What are you reading right now?

Just started 12 Years a Slave - can't believe what I'm reading. Haven't seen the film so I didn't really know the story.

With dictionary close at hand I am enjoying Georges Simenon's "Maigret et le corps sans tete". Every few years I get an urge to do this... The books starts with a canal barge getting a fouled propellor, that turns out to be a man's arm wrapped in newspaper... usually males are found in one piece, whereas females get chopped up...

I have just finished Longbourn, which is Pride and Prejudice from the servants' viewpoint. Very enjoyable. Am now reading Kate Atkinson's Life After Life.

I am reading ' The Girl Who Fell From the Sky' wartime story of a young woman who we parachuted into France to assist the Resistance. Very good so far.

I`m presently reading Dark Hollow by John Connelly, one of his earlier Charlie Parker stories. Waiting for me after this is The Book Thief, by Marcus Zusak. I`ve been told that the film is wonderful, but will stick to reading the book, so many good books are ruined when turned into films.

Maps for Lost Lovers, by Nadeem Aslam. A very beautiful book, one that will stay in the memory.

Dinner at the homesick restaurant, Anne Tyler , only just started it but seems promising !

Loved Longbourn and also Life After Life but am currently totally hooked on Phil Rickman's Merrily Watkins books for which I * TOTALLY* blame that rosesarered

I am now reading Cat Among the Pigeons, by Agatha Christie.

Oooh Soutra, will have to try those. I love a new detective novel; I spent a fortune on the Simon Serraillier series. I do find the book threads on Mumsnet a good source of ideas.
So tempting to download for the Kindle on a whim here in France.

nonu its one of her best. I've read all Anne Tylers novels

I've just finished 'A Life Like Other People's' by Alan Bennett. Very moving.

Oh thanks for that Margaret, I am getting into it now , is it a wee bit slow to get going or that just me?

Deaf Sentence by David Lodge. Have to read it for Book Club next Tuesday. Quite enjoying it now after 40 pages of preamble. I leave it late to read in case I forget what it's all about!

Reading The Goldfinch by Donna Tart, it's huge! Have read 450 pages just over half way through but loving the story and the writing, Her book Secret History is on my favourites list.
Have just read Stoner by John Williams for the Book club I belong to.

I've just started The Shock of the Fall after seeing it recommended on here. I'm not sure so far...

I've just finished reading Skeletons by Jane Fallon,story of family secrets and deception. I'm now reading Deep Blue Sea by Tasmina Perry,two estranged sister and a suicide that looks like it might not be. Intrigue and more secrets.

Deaf Sentence is brilliant. The bit in the pool at Center Parcs makes me laugh until I cry.

.......haven't got to that bit yet Mamie Will have to rush through it to see what happens in the pool.......

Just after the pool and in the changing room - completely deaf so he can't hear what anyone says, no glasses so he can't read the number on his armband to find his locker, glasses and hearing aid....
Brilliant writing.

Just starting A Spy Among Friends by Ben Macintyre about Kim Philby. I am fascinated by the idea of that group who rose so high in our secret service but were actually Russian spies. What drives someone to betray their own country? I'm sure people must have suspected them but it was too incredible to believe.

Burial Rites, I'm about 2/3rds through very bleak but a compulsive read. I'm keeping away from the thread about this book as I don't want any clues as to the ending.

I finished Cat Among the Pigeons, I found it to be an intriguing read, and didn't know who the killer was until it was revealed. I found it to be an acceptable and believable story from start to finish. I hate SPOILERS so I will not reveal anything here about who was the killer.

I`ve just finished The Little Coffee Shop in Kabul, by Deborah Rodriguez. I loved it, gives a great insight as to how women in Afghanistan are still treated, even in this day and age. Am now reading Birdman, by Mo Hayder.

I finished Cat Among the Pigeons, I found it to be an intriguing read, and didn't know who the killer was until it was revealed. I found it to be an acceptable and believable story from start to finish. I hate SPOILERS so I will not reveal anything here about who was the killer.

I am reading A Cab at the Door, by V.S. Pritchett.