The Odessa File

Etymologicon

Mark Forsyth This was an unusual choice for me as it is non-fiction, however it was a really good book, both informative and entertaining. Highly recommended ★★★★★

11 March 2026 · Mark

War Memoirs Books 1-6

Spike Milligan A collection of books recalling Spike’s wartime experiences. The first book very good the remainder okay. Mostly recommended ★★★★☆

22 February 2026 · Mark

Cryptonomicon

Neal Stephenson Perhaps due to the hype surrounding this classic I had expected too much. In part very good but mostly rambling and repetitive dialog. Over Rated ★★☆☆☆

21 February 2026 · Mark
The Cold Dish

Walt Longmire Books 1-15

Craig Johnson The sheriff of Wyoming’s Absaroka County: I have read the first fifteen books and they are mostly good, one or two not so good at all. Mostly recommended ★★★★☆ From book 12 on they fall off in quality of story book 14 I didn’t even finish, which is unusual for me, 15 and 16 were so so. The first 11 are certainly worth reading.

26 January 2026 · Mark