What are you reading?

[Rad Scribbler]

Currently reading 'How To Research Local History' authored by Pamela Brooks.

I'm interested in learning about the history of the town I live in; how it came into being, the industry that used to be located there, the buildings, and the people that used to live there.
The book discusses in depth on how to go about research, sources of primary and secondary evidence, as well as oral and physical evidence.

 

[Hammer]

Just downloaded Phillip Pullman’s La Belle Sauvage and Secret Commonwealth so that I can have another go at understanding them before reading the recently published Rose Field…

 

[Rath Darkblade]

I've just started reading How to Fit All of Ancient Greece in an Elevator by Dr. Theodoros Papakostas. I haven't made it out of the Paleolithic yet, but it's fascinating and funny.

I recommend it.

 

[Bone2pick]

Recently started The Stand by Stephen King. I’m planning on just taking small bites out of it everyday, so I might not finish it before the end of the year. But, you know, slow and steady…

I’m also reading a new biography of Teddy Roosevelt, which I’m sure I’ll breeze through. I’ve already read (and own) a couple of other titles featuring Teddy: The Old Lion by Jeff Shaara, and The River of Doubt by Candice Millard.

Also, my daughter and I are working through a brief history of the Salem witch trials. And as soon as we wrap that up, we’ll get started with The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare.

 

[CatrionaGrace]

The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare.

One of my all time favorites. I should wander downstairs and see if I still have a copy in an accessible locale.