Well, they arrived. Slaughterhouse 5, Cat's Cradle and Breakfast of Champions. Three books by Kurt Vonnegut suggested by a friend. I haven't read any of his material before so F - my reading any more of him after these is entirely based on your suggestions.
From the look of them I could have read all 3 by the end of the day, but that would leave me in the same position as before - postponing packing, though with a day less to do it. There is also that I probably won't have done them justice anyway. It would however, make a change from my recent booklist of Fluid Dynamics, Motor Racing Autobiographies and various interpretations and commentaries on Formula 1. Who knows, maybe could stack them alongside the Shute - make myself appear somewhat of a literary connoisseur... Yeah, who am I kidding - I'd need the Complete Works of Shakespeare and a bookshelf dedicated to some classic novels. Bronte who?
So, I will endeavour to pack, will read them at a more leisurely pace. Maybe accompanied by some of the product of this £40 wine voucher that Amazon sent with the books. From my reckoning, a 12 bottle case costing £126... special offer for £99, minus £40 is £59. Or under £5 a bottle for an £11 wine... Bargain much?
