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Row #1: Reading about trees in The Cabaret; Began B & D, 1 chapter in Gratefulness #naturalitsy #NFNovember
Row #2: Listening to Don‘t Forget to Write; a poem a day in T.Choir; finished Murder at the Christmas Carols #audiobook #poetry #seasonalcozies
Row #3: Finished all books #historicalfiction #readyourkindle #NFNovember #audiomystery #serieslove2024

Did you know that in the movie “Argo“, Ben Affleck played Tony Mendez?

In real life, Mendez was a master of disguise during his career in the CIA. I just wonder what stories he can't tell because those stories have got to be another blockbuster movie or two!

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Graham does an impressive job of making the roles of Research and Analysis agents into a tale of adventure and danger. Her writing is lively and interesting. The only time it slowed to a stroll was during the explanation of the science being utilized to attempt the creation of the atomic bomb. Occasional bits of fiction seemed a bit out of place in this type of narrative. Amazing! Thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for an advance digital copy.

There‘s no question that I. S. Berry has mad writing skills. There‘s a great story embedded in this thriller. I just wish that there was also at least one likeable character. I get it, spy novels are all about treachery and betrayal. Berry describes her protagonist, Shane Collin‘s, as world-weary. He is that, and his colleagues and foes are very ready to betray him, and themselves. I kept reading to find some redemption; there is none.

Love Mick Herron books, this one made me want to toss it across the room.......I really need to get over my need for the good guys to always win

(1968) When files go missing from the British embassy in Bonn, Alan Turner arrives to sort out what happened while the diplomatic personnel wish he would just keep it quiet. The thief is quickly identified, but his motives and location remain a mystery. This is *so* LeCarré: espionage novel as psychological thriller, pensive, deeply cynical, gorgeously written. Also: the resolution has chilling parallels to our current historical moment.

Did I mention that I love irony? It‘s ironic to me that recording and listening to private conversations created the downfall of Richard Nixon. Here was a president who listened in on his political rivals, denied it for years, then several recorded private conversations admitting what he did was used against him forcing him to resign. #politics #impeachment #jeffreyengel #richardnixon #spying #recording #history #uspolitics #ushistory

I‘ve been missing in action! My excuse.. a wonderful overseas holiday and spending lots of time in my garden. My reading high lights have been John Boyne and John Le Carre. I have just started War and Peace as I promised myself I would read it this year. Hope your all getting some reading time😊
#holidayreading #literature #crime #classics

I had expected a book from one of the earliest women to rise to a leadership position in the CIA to be fascinating, but overall this is repetitive and surprisingly bland. There are moments here and there that are interesting, but the writing just isn‘t engaging. Also, by the end, she is making choices that reinforce the stereotypes she says she‘s railing against and that just bugged me.