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'Pagan Mysteries in the Renaissance' by Edgar Wind; 'The Deluge: The Great War and the Remaking of Global Order 1916-1931' by Adam Tooze, and 'Godel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid' by Douglas Hofstadter.
Also various books by and about William Hazlitt.
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Interesting reading there Joe. I read Hofstadter's book many years ago. Should re-read it, but I'm now in the middle of Herodotus 'The Histories', translated by Tom Holland.Originally Posted by Joe
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I'm approaching the Hofstadter very cautiously, as it has large amounts of numbers in it, and I'm more of a words person myself. So far, so good, though.
(I'm also reading 'The Histories', but by Tacitus!)
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Tom Holland's fiction is well worth a read, Supping with Panthers was my first by him and its a fabulous Victorian romp with hints of Lovecraft, Howard, Moorcock, Rider Haggard, Conan Doyle and a very subtly erotic vibe that says much without being crass or pornographic. Been a long time since I read a book that drew me into the world in which it was set, made me feel like I was there. In my view an excellent read, right from the get go and would make a very good film - if done right.
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1Q84 by Haruki Murakami. It's the first time I'm reading one of his books. I'm liking it so far.
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Just finished....
'Noriko Smiling', by Adam Mars-Jones, which is an extended essay on Ozu's Late Spring [1949], published by Notting Hill Editions in 2011. Appallingly written - the author must have been/is a journalist.
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For the Crime Fiction Fans Among You...
The Coroners Lunch - Colin Cotterill, Set in 70s Laos. Extremely charming characters, especially the lead - Dr. Siri Paiboun, a reluctant coroner in his 70s.
Forty Words for Sorrow - Giles Blunt, Set in Northern Ontario, Canada. Well fleshed-out or humanized main characters with problems of their own.
A Simple Plan - Sam Smith, set in rural Ohio, United States. Classic tale of ignorance and greed with a palpable sense of the inevitable.
~all of these are a great vacation for the mind as they project a tactile sense of place. Enjoy.
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Fabulous writer.
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