Top 10 best books with James Bond by Ian Fleming

When I was a teenager, I liked reading Ian Fleming's books. I did not read them all then, but when I graduated high school I finally did it :-). And I still liked the adventures of James Bond. If, however, you are not planning to read novels one by one, after the date of their publish, but you are looking for the best Ian Fleming's books, check my ranking of James Bond books.

I think everyone knows James Bond, an agent with code number 007, a spy of the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), which countless times saves the world from terrorists. He is a hero not only of Fleming's books but also of other novelists; he appears in movies and computer games.

However, it is worth reaching to the source - books written by Ian Fleming. If you're even a fan of James Bond movies (and you probably have your favorite actor who plays best this character), be sure to read at least a few novels by Ian Fleming. They are still great spy novels!

Spy novels with the participation of James Bond have been popular for decades. Fleming wrote the first novel with Bond in the main role - Casino Royale - in 1952.

While reading Fleming's books is impossible to get bored. Each is a well-told story, with expressive heroes, good dialogues and well-conducted action. Some - in retrospect - may sometimes seem naive, but continue to provide a lot of pleasure while reading :-).

Here's my list of top ten best books with James Bond written by Ian Fleming:

1. Goldfinger (see description on Amazon)
2. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (see description)
3. From Russia, with Love (see description)
4. Casino Royale (see description)
5. Dr. No (see description)
6. Thunderball (see description)
7. Diamonds Are Forever (see description)
8. You Only Live Twice (see description)
9. Moonraker (see description)
10 Live and Let Die (see description)

If you haven't read anything written by Ian Fleming, buy one of these book first. You won't be disappointment! 

Which novel or a movie :-) do you like the most?

End of Watch by Stephen King - last part of the The Bill Hodges Trilogy

The story of a retired detective Bill Hodges came to an end. The story, which began in the novel Mr. Mercedes, continued in Finders Keepers, has its finale in the End of Watch. This is my review.

I have written several times about Stephen King, and every time I emphasized that I love his books (I read all, see my ranking of his novels), and I am constantly impressed by the hard work, diligence and creativity of the writer.

End of Watch isn't one of his best works, but keeps level - it is a well-written and well-told story of a detective mixed with elements of the paranormal. Specialty of Stephen King :-)

If you have enjoyed Mr. Mercedes (see review) and Finders Keepers (my review), it seems to me that I no longer have to convince you to read this book.You buy it, I'm sure :)

On the other hand, those who did not read about the adventures of a retired policeman, I encourage to read the first part. Of course each of them can be read as a stand-alone story, because Stephen King smoothly weaves the most important information about past events, so even if you do not know the fate of previous heroes of "End of Watch", you will learn everything necessary. But it has its minus - if you decide to then read the Mr. Mercedes or continuation - disappears element of surprise, because you will know exactly what happened.

Different points of view
End of Watch for me it's also a good example of how to in novels refer to the past and not to get bored readers who read the earlier books, and tell important information to readers, who do not read previous titles.

King uses an interesting method - an event that we know from the first part tells from the different perspective - we know what's going to happen, but we look at it from another angle, because the author also focuses on other characters.

End of Watch it's a good book, therefore, I recommend :-). And I am glad that the author is already working on another novel! It is to be titled Sleeping Beauties. Interestingly, Stephen King will co-writes it in collaboration with his son Owen. Planned premiere - somewhere in 2017.

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Book review: The Bazaar of Bad Dreams by Stephen King

In 2010 came out very good collection of short stories by Stephen King called Full Dark No Stars. Since then, the writer published several novels and prepared a new volume of stories - The Bazaar of Bad Dreams.

In The Bazaar of Bad Dreams (see description on Amazon) there are twenty short stories, each one has an introduction, where King tells us how he came up with the idea, and why he decided to write it down.

The author devotes a lot of space reflection on death, suffering, aging. And it's not surprisingly, you have to remember that King has almost 70 years old. The writer himself, however, points out that he looking mainly for a good story, so looking into these categories - unfortunately, some stories are weak or have a bad ending.

This does not change the fact that Stephen King once again proves that it is an extraordinary observer of daily life and has an incredible talent for concise, short dialogues that reflect the great character of the people and the relationships between them.

I love the work of King (see my rating of his books). Would I recommend The Bazaar of Bad Dreams? Only those who already know other collections of the author and want to learn what's new Stephen King wrote. To everyone else I can recommend the previous volume of short stories - Full Dark No Stars, which are very, very, good.

I think that The Bazaar of Bad Dreams is not a book for people who previously did not read other works by King, because I am convinced that this only discouraged you to read another books by Stephen King.

Writer admits he is primarily a novelist and loves long stories that allow readers to sink in the world. They are like a marriage, while the sort story is only like fleeting romance :-)

Which stories I liked the most and deserve attention in my opinion? I will mention seven: Premium Harmony, Ur, The Dune, Bad Little Kid, Blockade Billy, Obits and That Bus Is Another World.

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