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I bought Silverview by John LeCarre today. I haven't read it yet, and for as long as I don't read it, I'll always have another John LeCarre book to read.


I also bought Richard Osman's Thursday...

I recently finished A Delicate Truth by John Le Carre. It puts the boot into private defense contractors, and is clearly heavily influenced by the Liam Fox / Adam Werrity affair. I enjoyed it a lot.

My wife hates me reading Pratchett books - the snorts and chuckles get on her nerves :D

I've just started "Sink the Belgrano", which is a historical account of the submarine HMS Conqueror's part in the Falklands War.

I've learnt something already. The first British nuclear submarine...

I've just finished The Mission Song by John Le Carre. Another good read from Le Carre, who seems to be improving with age. Although the book is written about the DR Congo, I suspect it is inspired...

The early books in general, and the ones relating to wizards/Rincewind in particular,are pretty poor imo. You might find some of the later books a bit better. I recommend the "Death" or "Watch"...