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Wednesday 23 December 2020

I have done a lot of reading since the beginning of the month.

Whilst I was in hospital, my only recreation was reading. As a result, I ‘consumed’ quite a few books that were already on my Kindle. These included:

  • PIETR THE LATVIAN by George Simenon
  • THE HANGED MAN OF SAINT PHOLIEN by George Simenon
  • THE SHIP by C S Forester
  • THE GENERAL by C S Forester
  • THE CAPTAIN FROM CONNECTICUT by C S Forester
  • DEATH TO THE FRENCH by C S Forester
  • THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER by Tom Clancy
  • SPAIN IN ARMS by E Hooton

Since coming out, I’ve been able to read quite a few printed books, including:

  • THE PAULISTA WAR: THE LAST CIVIL WAR IN BRAZIL: PART 1 by Javier G de Gabiola (published in 2020 by Helion and Company ([ISBN 978 1 9128 6638 0])

  • WARSAW 1920: THE WAR FOR THE EASTERN BORDERLAND written by Steve Zaloga and illustrated by Steve Noon (Published in 2020 by Osprey Publishing (ISBN 978 1 4728 3729 5])

  • ARMIES OF THE ITALIAN-TURKISH WAR: CONQUEST OF LIBYA, 1911-1912 written by Gabriele Esposito and illustrated by Giuseppe Rava (Published in 2020 by Osprey Publishing [ISBN 978 1 4728 3942 8])

  • WARSHIPS AFTER LONDON: THE END OF THE TREATY ERA IN THE FIVE MAJOR FLEETS 1930-1936 by John Jordon (Published in 2020 by the Naval Institute Press [ISBN 978 1 6824 7610 9])

I hope to add more books to this list over the Christmas break, especially as I have to remain in isolation until my wound has fully healed and I have recovered from my recent operation.

18 comments:

  1. Encouraging progress I would say. Enjoy even more reading, take it easy and have a happy and healthy Christmas and New Year.

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    1. Jim Walkley,

      Cheers, old chap!

      My wife says that I ‘consume’ books ... and look forward to feeding my appetite over the forthcoming Christmas break!

      My I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

      Keep safe and keep well,

      Bob

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  2. One of my New Year resolutions is to get back to my old habit of reading for an hour in a morning , so many electronic distractions nowadays I'm afraid .

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    1. The Good Soldier Svjek,

      It’s rare for me not to read for at least an hour a day, often just before I go to sleep at night. It certainly helps me to nod off.

      All the best,

      Bob

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  3. Hi Bob,

    That is an impressive and varied selection! I suspected that the Paulista War would be of interest and did I detect a Maigret title in there (did you see what I did there?)?

    Really delighted you are on the mend and coming out the other side.

    All the very best and take care,

    DC

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    1. David Crook,

      It was quite a varied selection of books, and the ones I read in hospital reflected the way I was feeling at the time. You were right to deduce that the two Simenon stories were from the Maigret series ... and the Paulista War has given me a couple of ideas for a mini-campaign set in my South American imagi-nation, Cordeguay.

      Each day I’m managing to do a little more than I was able to do the day before. The fact that the level of exudate I’m producing is gradually beginning to reduce is helping considerably. I feel more comfortable, and the size of the dressing I’m having to wear is getting smaller.

      Keep safe and keep well ... and have a great Christmas!

      Bob

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  4. A wide range of reading Bob and much that will feed nicely into some gaming in 2021. Enjoy the chance to read and recuperate while you do it.

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    1. Tradgardmastare,

      It is a rather eclectic collection of reading matter ... and I hope add to it further whilst I am recovering.

      Keep safe and keep well,

      Bob

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  5. A varied set of books there Bob, which is what you want when convalescing. Glad to hear you can see the improvements day-by-day now:)

    Have a great Xmas!

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    1. Steve J.,

      I’m currently reading John Le Carre’s CALL FOR THE DEAD. It’s an excellent book, and ideal reading for someone who is recuperating from surgery and who needs something engrossing to take their mind off how they feel.

      May I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

      All the best,

      Bob

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  6. Best wishes for Christmas, 2021 and a speedy return to Wargaming Bob.

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    1. Maudlin Jack Tar,

      May I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

      My first wargaming task will be to unpack my 18mm ACW WoFun printed plexiglass figures. I ordered them before I went into hospital, and so far all I’ve managed to do is open the box and have a quick look at them. (Be warned, they may well inspire me to write a Portable ACW Wargame book!)

      All the best,

      Bob

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  7. Good books are a bit like good friends. Merry Christmas to the two of you and may the healing continue.

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    1. Ross Mac,

      There are some books that are so good that you can read them many times ... and several of them are on my list.

      We hope that you and Kathy have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

      All the best,

      Bob

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  8. Impressed with your reading rate! At least that's one upside of being confined to bed and sofa for a long-ish period. So glad you are on the mend, have a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year!

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    1. David in Suffolk,

      I do tend to read voraciously, even when I’m well! Being in hospital, it became essential to relieve my boredom.

      I’m slowly getting better ... but I’m impatient to get better quicker!

      May I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

      Bob

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  9. Best wishes to you and your family for Christmas and into 2021.

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    1. BigLee,

      Cheers ... and may I wish you are yours a great Christmas and an excellent New Year.

      All the best,

      Bob

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