Neal Stephenson: The System of the World
This is the last in the 'Baroque Cycle'. I really enjoyed 'The Confusion', the previous book in this trilogy, so I'm looking forward to reading this one
Tim Moore: Do Not Pass Go: From the Old Kent Road to Mayfair
I've actually just finished this. I really enjoyed it - it is an exploration of London from the 1930s to the present, using the (UK) Monopoly board. Both funny and interesting
Damyanti Patel and Owen Stephens are librarians at Royal Holloway, University of London and Imperial College, London respectively. They live in Twickenham on the west side of London, and have a son, Bryn Patel Stephens.
Owen likes bad movies, bad music and bad books. However, he has great taste in women.
Damyanti likes good movies, good music and good books. However, she has terrible taste in men.