Litsy

All the Old Knives: A Novel | Olen Steinhauer

I like the Milo Weaver series by Olen Steinhauer and liked the movie made from All The Old Knives, since this book has been on my shelves for awhile I decided to read as I'm in the mood for another spy novel.

This was so good think I will rewatch the movie based on the book.

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DGRachel

The Looking Glass War: A George Smiley Novel | John le Carre

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I probably shouldn‘t mark this reread as a review, but consider this a review of the audio narrated by Simon Vance. Vance is perfect for le Carre‘s novels. This one is not as adventurous or glamorous as his more well known novels, but the author himself notes that this is closer to reality than Spy or Tinker Tailor. It‘s petty, sad, and filled with egos that desperately want to be relevant but aren‘t. Le Carre‘s writing is brilliant, as always.

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vivastory

Doctor No | Ian Fleming

An interesting experiment: read the original Fleming, watch the adaptation starring Connery and then read the P Everett update, and post about your experience!!
Calling the bravest Littens for an arbitrary experiment!!

TheBookHippie Oooooo 2mo

vivastory @TheBookHippie I think that you can do it! I'd love to see your feedback 😄

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TieDyeDude That sounds like fun! I've never read any of the Fleming novels. I'd be down. 2mo

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TheBookHippie @vivastory I think I have the book here 👀 2mo

Ruthiella I‘ve already done all three, though not back to back. Dr. No is IMO the movie that most closely resembles the books, though I stopped watching the movies in the‘90s. 2mo

Larkken This would be a lot of fun 2mo

CarolynM I agree with @Ruthiella that the film is close to the book. From Russia With Love is pretty close too. I‘m not usually keen on updates, I‘ll be interested to see what you think. 2mo

Fr3NcHtOaSt I gotta do this at some point. I‘m a huge Bond fan 2mo

Branwen Okay, this sounds SUPER fun! 2mo

Reggie Sir, when you watch 28 years later please let me know because I have thoughts. lol 2mo

vivastory @Reggie Going to have to watch it soon! For some reason I haven't felt like going to the movies lately but I have watched a few vod movies lately (Notable: Final Destination Bloodline & Death of a Unicorn) 2mo

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twinkletoes74

Hamish Macbeth: Death of a Spy | M.C. Beaton, R W Green

so-so

This was a bit of a slow starter for me.

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LiseWorks

On Her Majesty's Secret Service: James Bond 007 | Ian Fleming

May 28th #Bibliophile Big Secret @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Eggs Excellent 👌🏼 3mo

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Vansa

Damascus Station: A Novel | David McCloskey

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Not as good as the other spy novels I read last December, but the context makes it interesting and worth reading
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7578198400

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Clutterbucks_Queen

Death of a Spy | M.C. Beaton

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I honestly think this addition to the Hamish Macbeth books was one of the greatest ones I have read yet! I love the friendship made between Hamish & James! And I'm glad Hamish ended with another love interest!

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JenlovesJT47

Death of a Spy | M.C. Beaton

so-so

This one was extra jarring & felt like a totally different series. Just when I finally had gotten used to the 2nd narrator, this one has a different one. Everything felt off in this one. Sigh. 3⭐️

#audiobook
#cozymysteries
#MCBeaton
#HamishMacbeth

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