So... what are you reading?

**Truitt** · 2nd March 13, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by TheOfficialBren

Has anyone read "Crime and Punishment" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky? I know it's a classic. I just purchased a copy but haven't read it. If it's anythink like the works of Checkhov then I am in for a treat! I am developing an appreciation for Russian literature.

Dostoyevsky was a fantastic author, but the pace will be slower than that of Checkhov. Well worth reading if you have the patience.

**TheOfficialBren** · 2nd March 13, 08:52 PM

Oic. Thank you for the heads-up. I love Checkhov's work. Brilliant. I am sure that Dostoyevsky's work is equally sharp in its own, unique way.

**Riverkilt** · 2nd March 13, 09:09 PM

As the baby boomers reach old agehood there are LOTS of good books on the subject....

**TheOfficialBren** · 2nd March 13, 09:11 PM

Ron, I imagine so. My dad just turned 70. He is still a very active and on-the-go man. I don't picture him slowing down any time soon.

**Dale-of-Cedars** · 2nd March 13, 10:19 PM

Re-reading (listening to the audiobook) The Mote in God's Eye by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle, and reading (ebook) Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey.

(The Mote in God's Eye has a fair amount of the action taking place on the planet of New Scotland, which has a Gaelic culture, kilts and plaids galore, where the population loves (or professes to love) the pipes, and provides a lot of the Imperial Navy's engineers. Aye.)

**Stirling McQueen** · 3rd March 13, 06:50 PM

"A Silent Action, Engagements with Thomas Merton" Rowan Williams
"The Compelling Faces of Jesus" William Powell Tuck
"The Sabbath" Abraham Josua Heschel (always beside my bed ready for a re-read)

**Stirling McQueen** · 3rd March 13, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by Really a McQueen

lead me to volunteer an increasing amount of time with the local humane society's animal shelter. This in turn allowed me to hear the calling to animal nursing. .

Congratulations and Blessings on your journey to care for all the creatures of this world.

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 7th March 13, 08:52 PM

Currently reading Sax Rohmer's The Insidious Dr. Fu Manchu (published in 1913). I just love novels that were written at a time when PC stood for Police Constable.

**Jock Scot** · 8th March 13, 02:26 AM

From what I can recall from the last time this question was asked, my answer will be pretty much the same, This months Shooting Gazette, this months Trout and Salmon, last weeks Farmers Weekly and I am just about to attack this months The Field.