I'm reading a few things this Monday. On my nightstand is Life Itself, Roger Ebert's autobiography, which I'm enjoying despite his somewhat terse writing style. I'm listening to The Secret History of MI6, by Keith Jeffries, a history of the British international secret service. Fascinating stuff! Then I have two other books going, a memoir and a novel. The memoir is Rian Malan's searing My Traitor's Heart, examining race relations in South Africa through the examination of several murder cases. Malan is the scion of a historically important South African family as well as a dissident journalist who fled the country to avoid military service. The book is incredible. Finally I'm reading The Suitors, a galley from Other Press. It's a light novel about upper crust French people.
It's Monday! What are you reading? is hosted by Sheila at BookJourney. What are you reading today?
8 comments:
The South African story sounds very good.
You impress me with the variety of books that you're reading/listening to!
My Traitor's Heart does sound incredible! Have a great week in books, Marie!
I would love to read Ebert's life story. I guess I have no idea if he is an interesting guy but I love movies.
Love the cover on My Traitor's Heart - and all the books sound fascinating. (Also I can't help but think of crusty French bread when you mention a novel about upper crust French people... )
I am curious about the Ebert book. I kind of like him, but don't know what I would make of his book. A lot of the others that you are reading sound interesting as well.
I think I am going to start Y next, after reading a particularly savvy review and I am listening to Call the Midwife, which is excellent.
I don't usually read non-fiction, but the MI6 book sounds interesting! Have a great week!
I love Roger Ebert. How did I miss that he had a book out?
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