Hi Charliegirl, I personally don't do fiction, however I can highly reccomend a fabulous book about WW2 in Malta, it's called Fortess Malta an Island Under Siege 1940-1943 by James Holland, it's a great read and really makes you look at Malta in a very different light, whats more if you read that whilst in Malta you could go and visit a number of the places mentioned in the book, knowing what had happened or been there before.
Regards
Sliema2
Regards
Sliema2
Hello charliegirl007, I must agree with Sliema2 on that book I to have read it as well, some of the other books I have read also are.
The Great Siege Malta 1565 by Ernle Bradford.
The Knights of Malta by Joseph Attard.
The Monks of War by Desmond Seward.
The Air Battle for Malta by James Douglas-Hamilton.
Malta a guide to the fortifications by Quentin Hughes.
These may be more for men as they are more about war but they do give a great insite to Malta.
Dave
The Great Siege Malta 1565 by Ernle Bradford.
The Knights of Malta by Joseph Attard.
The Monks of War by Desmond Seward.
The Air Battle for Malta by James Douglas-Hamilton.
Malta a guide to the fortifications by Quentin Hughes.
These may be more for men as they are more about war but they do give a great insite to Malta.
Dave
Man on Fire -about 1/3rd is set in Gozo (unlike the film)
Hi
The Jukebox Queen of Malta by Nicholas Rinaldi - a US airman is stranded in Malta in 1942 - I read it quite a few years ago now, and recall it being a bit like Captain Correlli's Manolin.
I'm off to Malta on saturday, and will be taking The Count of Monte Cristo - which i've been meaning to read for ages and I'll probably pick up a blockbuster at the airport for some light relief as well.
The Jukebox Queen of Malta by Nicholas Rinaldi - a US airman is stranded in Malta in 1942 - I read it quite a few years ago now, and recall it being a bit like Captain Correlli's Manolin.
I'm off to Malta on saturday, and will be taking The Count of Monte Cristo - which i've been meaning to read for ages and I'll probably pick up a blockbuster at the airport for some light relief as well.
Battle over Malta-Aircraft Losses & Crash Sites 1940-42, by Anthony Rogers
Malta-Diary of a War 1940-1945 by Michael Galea
Siege:Malta 1940-1943 by Ernle Bradford
Raiders Passed - Wartime reccollections of Sliema as witnesssed by a Maltese yuongster- by Charles B Grech
All these books are an excellent read, but some may only be available in Zapienzas Reppublikka Street Valletta, I think I bought 3 out these 4 there.
Regards
Sliema2
Malta-Diary of a War 1940-1945 by Michael Galea
Siege:Malta 1940-1943 by Ernle Bradford
Raiders Passed - Wartime reccollections of Sliema as witnesssed by a Maltese yuongster- by Charles B Grech
All these books are an excellent read, but some may only be available in Zapienzas Reppublikka Street Valletta, I think I bought 3 out these 4 there.
Regards
Sliema2
Thanks for all the info, the factual war ones are a bit heavy for holiday reading but I think I will pick a couple of the suggested bookes up in Malta.
2 weeks to go
2 weeks to go
Peoples Friend or my favourite a 'Commando' book 
Actually The Air Battle for Malta by James Douglas-Hamilton is a good read if you like that sort of thing.
You could then go and visit ...................................................
http://maltaaviationmuseum.com/
Actually The Air Battle for Malta by James Douglas-Hamilton is a good read if you like that sort of thing.
You could then go and visit ...................................................
http://maltaaviationmuseum.com/
Ooooooo I have a couple of commando books that I enjoy reading, great minds think alike hey Graham ?.
Ooooooo I have a couple of commando books that I enjoy reading, great minds think alike hey Graham ?.
Or is it the other part about fools seldom differ
Hi there 
Are there any suggestions from the girlies, do I look like I like commandos and dog fights??!!??
Sometimes I think there are too many blokey blokes on this site
Are there any suggestions from the girlies, do I look like I like commandos and dog fights??!!??Sometimes I think there are too many blokey blokes on this site
Sometimes I think there are too many blokey blokes on this site
what does the Sheila mean ?OK here are a couple of suggestions for all you girlies -
How To Be A good Wife from Housekeeping monthly.
Vehicle Maintenance for Women: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask .
Mrs Fixit Everyday DIY: The Real Woman's Guide To DIY
This one is very popular with us blokey blokes - Dave Miller's Homebrewing Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Make Great-Tasting Beer
All these books are available at all good book stores.
That's birds for you Graham 
, we try and help the poor little wenche's out with some quality tomes and we get accused of being too blokey, well here are some excellent books for the chicks.
Knitting for begginers by A Knott
Perfect home window dressing by Annette Curtin
Cleaning drains and sinks by J Fluid
Perfect cakes and pastries by P Canpie
The Book of Home Nursing by Ivor Ash
Hope these may be of more interest .
Sliema2
, we try and help the poor little wenche's out with some quality tomes and we get accused of being too blokey, well here are some excellent books for the chicks.Knitting for begginers by A Knott
Perfect home window dressing by Annette Curtin
Cleaning drains and sinks by J Fluid
Perfect cakes and pastries by P Canpie
The Book of Home Nursing by Ivor Ash
Hope these may be of more interest
.Sliema2
nobody takes me seriously on here 
HUMPH!!! nobody takes me seriously on here
Of course we do
More recommendations for you from our extensive library.
General section -
Keep on Trying
by Percy Vere
Don't Leave Without Me
by Isa Coming
Making the Most of Life
by Maxie Mumm
Making the Least of Life
by Minnie Mumm
Shipwrecked !
by Mandy Lifeboats
Gardening section -
Pot Plants
by Polly Anthus
Garden Water Features
by Lily Pond
Gardening
by Rose Busch
How Plants Eat
by Oz Moses
Food section -
Making Fruit Salad
by Cora D. Apple
Clamming Up
by Shel Fisch
The Garlic Eater
by I Malone
Easy Suppers
by Egon Chips
Now that must have at least one you would like
Easy Money by Robin Banks
Estate Agencies by Mervyn House
British Knighthoods By Neal Down
Avoiding Housrehold Accidents By Eammon Fire
Wild Animals By Ellie Fant
Drinking at Home By Tim Cann
Flying with Dinosaurs By Terry Dactil
Developing Gay Relationships by Justin Sidebottom
Yorkshire Towns by Don Caster
Antique Furniture By Chester Draws
Estate Agencies by Mervyn House
British Knighthoods By Neal Down
Avoiding Housrehold Accidents By Eammon Fire
Wild Animals By Ellie Fant
Drinking at Home By Tim Cann
Flying with Dinosaurs By Terry Dactil
Developing Gay Relationships by Justin Sidebottom
Yorkshire Towns by Don Caster
Antique Furniture By Chester Draws
Sliema2 - I'm having trouble finding any of these on amazon...
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