Thursday Thirteen # 47

Yet another list of books on my shelves with one-word titles.  I have lots more. You have been warned!

13 More Books With One-Word Titles

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“Famine”  by GRAHAM MASTERTON.  A local crop failure in Kansas passes almost unnoticed, except in Kansas of course, but soon it is obvious that a blight is spreading, and harvests fail all over the US and further field, till the whole world is affected.  Then follows famine and lawlessness.  A good read form a dependable writer.   Buy it here

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“Soho”  by KEITH WATERHOUSE.  This is a delightful story about a young man from the north of England  who comes down to London to look for his girlfriend and gets caught up in the goings on of the bohemian square mile called Soho.  The first chapter seemed a bit stodgy, but I persevered ,and I’m jolly glad I did. This book was a lot of fun.   Buy it here

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“Mohammed”  by MAXIME RODINSON.  I bought this in college, and even though it was for academic reasons, I found it a riveting read.  The material is even more relevant today, as Islam is more and more prominent in our world and whatever our opinions may be, we should at least know what we are talking about.   Buy it here

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“Dreamcatcher”  by STEPHEN KING.  I found this a rather disappointing novel.  All sorts of goings on in the snow, with some stock King characters, like the fanatic who will not even stop at murder in his service to the government. My wife hasn’t forgiven King for some of the images in this book!   Buy it here

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“Gestures”  by ROGER E. AXTELL.  A cheerfully written guide to the meaning and  use of gestures and body language worldwide. Making what is a harmless gesture at home can be highly insulting in other parts of the world.  Amusing but very repetitive.   Buy it here

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“Landslide”  by DESMOND BAGLEY.  Bagley usually sets his novels in larger that life locations, and this one takes place in the wilds of northern British Columbia where the hero is in charge of a project to build a dam.   But what information suddenly comes his way, and how do his employers react?  Read and find out.   Buy it here

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“Airframe”  by MICHAEL CRIGHTON.  This skillful author turns his attention to the aircraft industry, in a story about  plane crashes, crash investigation, corruption and cut corners.  It’s a while since I read it, but I do remember enjoying it.   Buy it here

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“Mussolini”  by CHRISTOPHER HIBBERT.  “One day,” said Benito Mussolini to his mother, “I shall make the world tremble.”  Well, he didn’t manage that, of course, but he did manage to sell his country down the river with North Africa, Greece, Albania and Italy strewn with dead.  This condensed, illustrated biography of that overreaching buffoon is a light introduction to the subject. An interesting exposition of the facts but by no means exhaustive.   Buy it here

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“Whiteout”  by KEN FOLLETT.  Yay Follett!  I don’t think I have read anything by him that I haven’t enjoyed. Here  he manages to mix extreme weather and bio-terrorism, adding a touch of romance and a pinch of treachery.  A real page turner.   Buy it here

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“Confessional”  by JACK HIGGINS.  In this story of an assassin, Higgins returns to one of his favourite subjects, the IRA, with a spot of cold war tension thrown in for good measure.  As usual, an enjoyable, quick to read tale.   Buy it here

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“Hijacked”  by DAVID HARPER.  The title says it all.  Someone one a plane has a bomb.  He hijacks it.  We follow them all as they head to wherever it is the hijacker wants them to go.  How will it all end?   Buy it here

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“Vagabond”  by BERNARD CORNWELL.  The second of Cornwell’s Grail Quest trilogy.  No one writes better historical action novels better than this man.  The detail is amazing but the description never overwhelms the narrative.   Buy it here

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“Hannibal”  by THOMAS HARRIS.  This is where we meet our old chum Hannibal Lecter in the pre-Lambs days. A prequel, to use a disgusting word.  Probably not as good as Lambs: certainly the movie wasn’t, but a good read anyway.   Buy it here

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Comments

[Hootin' Anni]

I've read only two...Hannibal and Dreamcatcher. Wow, you do a lot of research.

My 13 this week is just thirteen new headers I made if you'd like to drop by and take one or all. They're free. lol

[Greatfullivin]

I could not get through Dreamcatchers...not up to par for King. I LOved Airframe, couldn't put it down. I have Hannibal but haven't as yet read it. Nice list of books.

[Nicole Austin]

Another great list. I've read 4 of them: Hannibal, Dreamcatcher, Airframe and Whiteout.

Happy TT!

[Briggie]

I haven't read any of these books, but I have read some of the author's other works -as always you come up with some unique stuff!

[SandyCarlson]

Makes me appreciate the importance of the exact right word.

[The Gal Herself]

I was moving down your list, feeling all sad because I hadn't read ANY of these. Does this mean we're growing apart? And then there it was, Hannibal! A haunting, creepy book if ever I've read one. (Thanks for visiting my TT)

[ellen b]

Yikes, There are so many books out there that have eluded me...

[ellen b]

Well not eluded cuz I'm sure if I looked I could find these...

[Morgan]

oh. Hannibal. What a book. I see you like a lot of Stephen KIng books. LOL. I enjoy reading his books, but I find myself getting bored when he goes on and ON in detail, LOL.

[Chelle Y.]

It truly amazes me how much your read. I am so impressed!

[Wylie]

Loved Whiteout (and indeed, anything else the Follett pens) and Airframe. Crichton's books are always so well researched, you can't help but feeling fulfilled.
Have you read anything by Nelson DeMille, N? You should. You'd like him - I'm sure of it. The General's Daughter's was made into a movie (book was better, of course), but I would also recomment Plum Island or any other of his John Cory books. And while I'm on the topic of must reads - if you haven't read Lehane's Shutter Island yet, do.

[Comedy Plus]

Highjacked is a great book. I need to read Mohammed. Everyone should. Very good list as always. You're in my TT this week. Have a great Thursday Thirteen. :)

[Winter]

What a cool way to do a TT on the books in you have! One word titles. I would never have thought of that. Pretty creative!

[Susan Helene Gottfried]

Ugh. You liked Hannibal? I thought it was so bad, it made me laugh.

[Natalie]

One of these days I will have read one of your books, I swear it has to happen at some point.

[SJ Reidhead]

Thank you. A good list with many good ideas, if only I had time to read. You remember those new books I told you about - well, I've finished the 2nd one!

SJR
The Pink Flamingo

[On a Limb with Claudia]

Boy, once again, I haven't thought about some of these books in a long time. From your list, I liked White Out the best. Yes, Ken Follett. Hmm... As usual, I need to get a reading!

Happy TT, Nicholas - hope you are well!

[pussreboots]

I've read Hannibal (wasn't impressed) and I own a copy of Dreamcatcher but haven't read it yet. Happy TT.

[Lori]

How about Stephen King....Cell?? Great list although Ive never read any of them. Hope all is well in your world. Happy TT:)

[Melanie]

I've only read 2 of those- Dreamcatcher and Whiteout. I loved Whiteout- that was one I couldn't put down.

[Missy]

I've considered getting Whiteout from the library. I guess I should have. Another great list Nicholas.

[Moondancer Drake]

It's amazing what you can get across with a single, well placed word.

[cajunvegan]

You are the second person this week to make a Ken Follett recommendation. I might have to check him out.

I am not fond of the word "prequel" either. It creeps me out for some reason.

My mean little effer inner child is back on my TT this week.

Happy TT!

[Alice Audrey]

Soho sounds interesting. In fact they all do. BTW, I couldn't get the Buy it Here key to work.

[marcia v]

have you ever tried to keep track of your books read list?