Poll

My Israeli husband will read nothing but Daniel Silva. He really liked The English Assassin and Prince of Fire.

Maida wrote: "My Israeli husband will read nothing but Daniel Silva. He really liked The English Assassin and Prince of Fire."

I'm glad we included his favorites, Maida. And I hope Silva can write fast enough to keep him in books! 📚

I've read all of them and could be convinced to read the selection of the month, whichever it is, again. I tend to prefer the earlier ones but these selections are all pretty early in the series.

LA wrote: "I've read all of them and could be convinced to read the selection of the month, whichever it is, again. I tend to prefer the earlier ones but these selections are all pretty early in the series."

Is The Unlikely Spy a stand-alone?
(I've only read one, LA, and it's not supposed to have been one of his best. In this connection, Stacey's your match. 🙂)

I’ve read 1-19…or maybe 20 or 21. Honestly, I can vaguely connect plot points with specific titles only on a couple, like The English Assassin. Others on the list sort of are vaguer. I’m good with any below #20. However, we’ll be out of the country for much of October.

Mel wrote: "I’ve read 1-19…or maybe 20 or 21. Honestly, I can vaguely connect plot points with specific titles only on a couple, like The English Assassin. Others on the list sort of are vaguer. I’m good with ..."

That's the way I am on plot-driven books. Can't remember much once done. For ex, Harry Potter.

Have a good trip, and you still get to vote, Mel. No one will check to see if you read it. ;)

Last day to vote on this poll!

Jan wrote: "LA wrote: "I've read all of them and could be convinced to read the selection of the month, whichever it is, again. I tend to prefer the earlier ones but these selections are all pretty early in th..."

Yes, standalone. The Gabriel Allon novels took off (to his surprise!) so he wrote lots more of those. The other one, not so much, I guess.

-Laurie

Jan wrote: "Mel wrote: "I’ve read 1-19…or maybe 20 or 21. Honestly, I can vaguely connect plot points with specific titles only on a couple, like The English Assassin. Others on the list sort of are vaguer. I’..."

Same here. I can read a spy thriller or mystery and a month later have no idea 'whodunnit.' Certain scenes or interactions stick out, though.

Laurie

LA wrote: "...Yes, standalone. The Gabriel Allon novels took off (to his surprise!) so he wrote lots more of those. The other one, not so much, I guess.."

Hard to believe The Unlikely Spy was written almost 30 years ago!

When I was looking them up for the poll, I noticed there's a new series as well, with several books in it.

Jan wrote: When I was looking them up for the poll, I noticed there's a new series as well, with several books in it..."

Hmm, I don't believe I've read those. I'll probably stick to Gabriel Allon, but I'm starting to find that after a dozen or 15 books in any series I get tired of the author's voice and style. (Doesn't always stop me from reading them, though!)

LA

Would you believe it? My father passed away last Friday, and as I was packing my things, I found in his carry bag, a pair of glasses and the book the Unlikely Spy by Daniel Silva. I believe he had just started it. I also found another pair of glasses. Naturally I wanted to both keep and eventually read it. It is 30 years old and the pick for November? Well thank you, dear God. What a unique gift...

Amy wrote: "Would you believe it? My father passed away last Friday, and as I was packing my things, I found in his carry bag, a pair of glasses and the book the Unlikely Spy by Daniel Silva. I believe he had ..."

What timing and what a gift❣️
I am so sorry for the loss of your father, Amy.