Mike Whaley

Just about finished. I am currently reading “Sophie’s Choice”. I have read a lot of books not on the list so it is taking me longer than I thought. Just finished Pat Conroy’s new book “South of Broad” and a new history book “The Decline and Fall of the British Empire” by Piers Brendan. South of Broad was not as good as some of Conroy’s other books, (Prince of Tides, Great Santini and Beach Music) but OK. The Decline and Fall of the British Empire was really entertaining. Some of the characters he describes couldn’t be invented. Oh well, guess I will finish this task someday.

Well,I am still at it. I am currently reading James Baldwin’s “Go Tell It on the Mountain”. Since I am trying to purchase a quality hard-cover edition of each book as I read it (preferrably a leather bound edition) I have amassed quite a library. I am also reading other books not on “The Best…” list. Just finished Pete Hamill’s new book “North River” and I read an old one of his that I had missed entitled “Loving Women”. It was particularly relevant since it takes place in Pensacola where I live.

Well, I’ve got to get off of this computer and back to reading.

Well I am still reading. I have read 30 of the novels (a little out of order as I have a problem getting the books in order. I am trying to purchase a “good” bound edition as I read it, leather if possible, folio society next and finally just a good hardcover volume. Currently reading Henry James’ “The Wings of the Dove”.