John Grisham thrillers
I've re-read a few of my favourite older John Grisham thrillers recently. They stand the test of time, with The Client being my favourite for fast-paced, tightly-written storylines. Which one is yours?
Back in Black
Marisa Abela stars in Back to Black, the Amy Winehouse biopic in cinemas across Prague - and does all her own singing too. What an incredible voice!
Notes on Grief
Ngozi Adichie's Notes on Grief explains how grief can be a haunting slap in the face.
Civil War
The last 80 years of postwar peace have lulled us into complacency, haven't they? What would a civil war in America look like? And would it make sense? In cinemas now
The Crown
I'm late to the party but caught up with The Crown's final season. Critics compare it to real life which misses the point. The protagonist is - always - the British crown, not the characters.
The Ascent of Money
Niall Ferguson is a prolific historian and commentator I've followed for years. His book The ascent of money is a thoughtful financial history of the world. It catalogues how and why we went from bartering chickens to today's fiat money.
Jack Ryan
The final season of this excellent political action thriller means Jack Ryan fans can catch up or binge. It's different to the books which are a product of the 80s and 90s. This TV series is what Tom Clancy would have written today.
One Life
All the more poignant because it is a true story based in Prague, One Life is an unmissable film. Featuring an incredible performance by Anthony Hopkins, there wasn't a dry eye in the house when I watched it.
The Kind Worth Killing
Peter Swanson is one of my favourite contemporary American authors. His dark thrillers, especially in the first-person, strike a chord. Perfect for when you need a good read.
Reacher
I've enjoyed almost all the Jack Reacher novels which combine great detective stories with sharp dry wit. The TV series based on the books doesn't disappoint and is an almost word-for-word adaptation.