This s where 50 years of back issues of ME could come in handy.

Desert God by Wilbur Smith – have read it before but just picked it up off the shelf the other day. Only realised when my wife commented on it, that I haven't read a proper paper and ink book for a few years, it's all been e-books.

Might go with Trustee from the Toolroom next by Neville Shute, a perennial favourite.

It’s obvious that you paid more attention in Biology than French Neil!

I read Wolf Hall ages ago,just after seeing it on the telly,and have just started to read it again. I’ve already got the second book waiting,by the time I get through those the final volume will be in the charity shops.

Also highly recommend the Master and Commander novels,all 20-odd of them,they’ve been described as Jane Austen for blokes and there’s far more to them than was in the film. Should keep you occupied for a few evenings.

Frank

I've got Stationary Engine magazine, Olg Glory, Aeroplane, Flypast, MEW, 1950's ME, 1950's Aeroplane recognition, two books on Clock repair and maintenance and one on French Polishing for beginners, Friends of GCR Main Line magazine and in the back ground a couple of biographies.

I enjoy reading and cant just read one book/magazine at a time I have to dip into a good selection unless I have a bath and then I will read a magazine cover to cover in one soaking.

Martin P

Non-fiction fun: finished 'The Maltese Falcon' (Dashiell Hammett) last night and started Ann Holt's '1222' Scandinoir this morning.

Fiction fun: picked up 4 volumes of the Proceedings of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers a few weeks ago and time-machined back to January 1895. Currently reading Professor W Cawthorn Unwin F.R.S on 'The Determination of the Dryness of Steam' – very interesting. The Proceedings also contain fascinating Obituarys (called Memoirs) for both famous and less fortunate engineers. They often died young! Poor Edward Cartwright Harvey was only 28.

Frank Gorse mentioned the Master and Commander Novels as being Jane Austin for blokes. I disagree – Patrick O'Brien is better than Jane Austin. Ms Austin wrote 'It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.' Complete rubbish, single men in possession of a good fortune want expensive tools and fast cars.

Dave

Model Engineer 1935-6

Tit bits include :-

The plight of clubs to find younger members !

The new apprenticeship opportunities in the expanding RAF

The Joy of Flash Steam hydroplanes

and

LBSC

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Dave,(S.O.D.),

agreed,but don’t forget that Jack and Stephen very nearly fought a duel over a woman. (Diana,if memory serves.Obviously time to re-read)

Terry Pratchett, Robert Rankin, Robin Hobb ( Farseer Trilogy..)

Wireless World, QEX Magazine…

Joe

I have just finished Les Miserables. You certainly need to skim some of it as its not relevant to the plot. Otherwise its a brilliant story.

Also last year I really enjoyed reading all the Sharpe stories by Bernard Cornwell. They are based on the Napoleonic Wars but Mr Cornwell drops his character in to take all the glory! They can be found very cheaply on ebay or amazon.

Rich

I am about a third of the way through Roger Penrose's "Road to Reality". Certainly a very interesting read. Should take me to the end of the 12 weeks of self isolation.

Andrew.

Pace yourself Pete. At that rate your going to run out!

My current read is Nicola Tesla, what a brilliant mind