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?

[samulli]

You really do have A LOT of books, my friend. :)
Again, I haven't read many of them, but at least I heard about some. I know exactly what your wife's problem with Dreamcatcher is. I myself wish I could unread this total shitload of a book. I don't know what possessed King to actually publish this steaming pile of rubbish in the first place. Certainly one of the lowest points of his career.
But I feel almost the same about Hannibal. It was not a bad book per se, but some of those images I really didn't need in my subconscious...
The Follett and the Cornwell sound good, though. I'll keep them in mind when I head to the library next. Or Bookmooch. ;)

[amypalko]

I must admit, Nicholas, that I think Dreamcatcher is one of my least favourite of King's. And I'm with your wife on some of the imagery. Just not pleasant!

[Shoshana]

I've seen all the books, but haven't read any. My husband did. I gotta spread my reading spectrum some more.

BTW, I'm giving away books at http://thisbookforfree.com/

[Slip of a Girl]

Gads you read a lot! As usual, I've never read any of these... I read mainly biographies and historical stuff myself.

[Tilly Greene]

Darlin'...do we ever get to see a picture of this incredible library of yours? My goodness, you definitely put me to shame!

This is a shocker but I haven't read one of these although the Mussolini and Mohammed both interest me. Hmmm, there's food for thought.

[Di]

In response to your TT, I am going to get up from the couch, up rom under my warm blankie and tell you the first one word title from my mantel starting on the left and moving right:

Matrimony by Joshua Henkin

I think this was an ARC and was reviewed on my blog at some point. Happy TT!!!!

[Robin]

Nope, haven't read a one of this week's. I like Ken Follett though, I'll keep my eye out for that one.

[Darla]

Airframe and Confessional are the only two I've read. Bernard Cornwell sounds like an author I should check out--historical action novels are a genre I like, but don't read much of.

[Bella Mocha]

Y' know, I really have to come by and check out your libary one day. I'd probably never emerge, what with all this reading choice.

I'd like to add to Marcia's question- do you read every single one of them?

Thanks for a great T13- as ever!! Mine's up too now.

[storyteller]

As always you’ve selected an interesting theme for your T-13. I’ve read 7 of the books on your list and may check out the remaining 6 at some point. Reading is something I truly enjoy! I was disappointed with DREAMCATCHERS as well (and also with IT), but I usually enjoy reading King’s novels.
Hugs and blessings,

[Linda R. Moore]

Last week's TT13: you met a lot of famous people! I got my degree from Princess Alexandra and Princess Anne came to the street I grew up on to open a facility, but that was about it.

I read Dreamcatcher too. Yeah, those were interesting...images.

The only SK book I haven't been able to finish was the Tommyknockers.

[Thea @ I'm a Drama Mama]

Sadly, Hannibal was the only one I recognized on this list!

[jayedee]

i haven't read graham masterson since "manitou" but i've just ordered "famine"
great list, as per your usual. happy tt!

[Michelle@mominmentalmotion]

Great list as always. I keep wondering just how many books you have! I see a few that interest me and more that my hubby would be interested in. Thanks for sharing. I am back up this week with a TT.

[Kat's Krackerbox]

Amazing! I might like to see if I can find the one "Gestures" Happy TT

[chuck]

I like the Famine and the Vagabond one - I know about that famine -- grew up there and I shall always be a gypsy. Gr8 post - love the book titles!! Keep'm com'n. Happy TT :)

[Xakara]

I've managed to block out most of the images in Dreamcatcher, but the one thing that always comes to mind to this day is: "No Bounce, No Play". Or the full phrase "You know what they say; no bounce, no play".

I have no idea if it appears in the story that way, but it's what's locked in my head and I refuse to go back and reread for it least the things I blocked come back. *Grin*

I hope you've had a wonderful week Nicolas!

~X

[Maribeth]

I am still amazed by the amount of books you have.
:)Maribeth

[Malcolm]

Although I am familiar with most of these books, the closest I came to reading any of them is when I bought "Hannibal" for an ex-girlfriend.

[Malcolm]

Although I am familiar with most of these books, the closest I came to reading any of them is when I bought "Hannibal" for an ex-girlfriend.

[Kaige]

Your book shelves seem a bit more eclectic than ours. We have a lot of sci-fi and fantasy, with a sprinkling of other genres mixed in. Great idea for a TT, Nicholas!

[Celticlibrarian]

Well, now I feel like I've let you down. I've read none of those books, but Gestures sounds like some serious fun. I'll have to add it to my ever-expanding reading list.

[Nicole]

I love to read, yet I haven't read anything on your list. Wonderful idea for a TT!!!

“Gestures” has been added to my reading list - Looks very interesting.

Happy TT!
Nik

[Sarai]

I am one of those wuzzy people that own Stephen King but can't read him b/c they get scared...
Yeah it sucks

[AnthonyNorth]

An interesting list. You don't see many by Bagley around today.

[Harris Channing]

Darn! I can't think of one to add to your list.
Great list and some good books on there. Hannibal scares me...and fascinates.

I think I may have a problem...

Happy TT.

~Harris.

[auria cortes]

I haven't read any of these books. I better get crackin'.

[beeker]

I love Ken Follett! Great list.

[Dane Bramage]

Well you lsted 13 that I have not read. I was going to get Hannibal but think I will pass. My T13 is up (late) so stop by if you get a chance. I listed 13 TV shows I Would Like to Be a Character On

[jennifer]

And I haven't read a single one. My tastes run to Southern fiction and children's books ( and the occasional historical romance, but sshhh, it's a secret). My post today was about Marshmallows....what does that tell you? Jen

[tommie]

I have actually read several of those! Do you re-read any of your books?

Thanks for visiting my TT.

[Michelle B]

I haven't read any of these! I'll have to check them out.

Happy TT!

[Gwen M.]

I just *had* to come and check out someone who owns up to being vain. lol. Lovely list. I have written a few of those down. Thanks! ~Gwen

[Maggie]

I haven't read any of these, but I love the idea of single word titles. Soho is the one I'd have to pick based on your description and the kind of read I'm in the mood for lately.

[Gattina]

Even I know some of them, lol!

[Smiler]

Whether I have read or haven't or whether I want to read or don't much care to, I thoroughly enjoy your book reviews Nicholas. Always a pleasure.

[Janet]

“Soho” sounds quite interesting!

[Nathalie]

i'm afraid I never read anything of what's on your list, so you've given me plenty of tips for next time I go to the library!
Thank you for visiting my TT!

[Winter]

I'm soooo bad. (Not that you didn't know that already. Heh heh) I tagged you for a meme over on my blog. I had to. I liked your last one way too much!

[Pamela Kramer]

I love your book lists. It's always a reminder to me of how much I want to read and need to make the time. I think you and my husband both have a lot of books. We have so many bookshelves in our house it's like a small library.

[Tink]

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