waxwabbit

Well, my oh my..........I dont know why, but recently I have taken to reading..........

I was just wondering if anyone could recommend a book on Greek Mythology?

Ive been looking on Amazon and The Complete World of Greek Mythology by Buxton has caught my attention. Im after a very thorough book; but one for the layman.............

Also, any other general recommendations?

Im about to start reading The Da Vinci Code......fingers crossed.

thanks for your input

Haggischomper

Anything by John Irving, George Pelecanos, Denis Lehane or James Ellroy.

Sentosa

Read Angels and Demons before the De vinci code it takes place before the de vinci code , most people I know who have read both say this is the better of the two books. Also I buy books from Albris.com I have found lots of out of print books there at very low prices.

ukemigrant

What genres are you interested in - also factual or fiction?

robskatie

I'm half way through the Da Vinci code right now and cannot put it down! Thanks for the tip on Albris, will have to check that out.

Patrick

Try this book, at least read the reviews as they are hilarious

robskatie

:scared: :scared: :scared:
LMAO!!!!!

vegas

Just finished the de vinci code last night on audiobook I find this is an excellent way to read books. very good book

waxwabbit

Im interested in both fiction or non fiction really..........the book Patrick suggested caught my attention

For now though Im looking at recommended reading of greek mythology

Also, are Clancy's SAS books in any particular order?

cheers guys, always interesting to get insight from others

waxwabbit

A novel Ive always loved is In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

just so ya know

anyone else read this

Bob

Bernard Cornwell books are a good yarn if you like historical fiction, the grail question series was good, and the civil war series was awesome.
The others are great to, just started the new one, the Last Kingdom about King Alfred.

Elvira

Can't help you on the Greek mythology but a lovely book I read last year was "Girl with a Pearl Earring" by Tracy Chevalier. The book really brings a Dutch household in the 17th century to life, and the way the author evokes the creative process of Vermeer's painting is fascinating.

I believe there is also a film, which I haven't seen but have been told is nowhere near as good as the book.

Definitely a book I shall read again.

robskatie

I also enjoyed this book, and the Virgin Blue by the same author, maybe more than Girl with a pearl earing.
Started reading the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon but got a little bored in the middle of the third book, will go back to them when I have finished the Da Vinci Code.
Haven't read any of Tom Clancy's SAS books but hubby has, he seemed to enjoy them all, he's not home right now so can't give you any advice as to what order to read them in!

Bob

I've lost touch with all the newer one's...there million's of 'em, like stephen king...can't keep up, can't be bothered now *lol*