The Departure

The Departure by Neal Asher

If you like Polity Series I think you will like this. New heroes including the rapidly developing post-human Saul and his Mars stranded sister are interesting. The title for the Trilogy - Owner is clever (I won't spoil where it comes from).

I am looking forward to the next book (or Kindle version) later this year.
 

The Defence of the Realm: The Authorized History of MI5

I recently finished this book The Defence of the Realm: The Authorized History of MI5 by Christopher Andrew. It is not a quick read but saying that it is a good read, well written and accessible without been 'dumbed down'. 

 It is a history book and it does portray the security service in a positive light but then it is an Authorised version. Say that there are some discuss some MI5's failures as well - Cambridge Five and the suggestion of over-rating the Soviet spying capability and success.    

connected

I have just finished the excellent book Connected by Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler. It looks into social networks, all types and in a very accessible way builds up an interesting argument. Strangely I found the discussion around social networks and money especially interested (perhaps I am more money orientated than I would like to admit).

I would be interest to hear from others on what they think?