Michael Forewell Boys own adventure in criminal activity. Easy read and fast paced. Michael had a lack of self awareness, particularly in his treatment of his wife and children. Even his business partner in the end. I did not find anything to admire...

This is a couples trip on mountain bikes around Ireland. mostly staying in B&Bs or boarding houses. Told from the husbands perspective. There is some biking info, like the research and purchase, then combatting the weather conditions. But mostly ...

Tom Sharpe This is my first book by Tom. I was recommended him for his humour. He is quick witty and I had a chuckle a few times. No Pratchett of Douglas Adams, but it does fit into that English romp. This one is strange but compelling. While I was ...

Bill Bryson This is a compilation of newspaper articles Bill wrote when he first moved back to the US. they are very funny observations of what life is like in America, and to be Bill. And his family and his small American town. Very easy read and l...