I realised recently I hadn't done a post for ages on "recent reading". So here are the books I have read since last September.
I always enjoy the DCI Banks series by the Peter Robinson.
I am enjoying re-reading some of the Agatha Christie books - I first read her books when I was a teenager a long long time ago! I particularly enjoy the Miss Marple books.
For some reason it took me months to read this book. It is a series of articles that the author wrote for the Independent Newspaper on gardening. I must admit I enjoyed some of the articles more than others!
I read the Isle of Wight murders from this boxed set - an island I know well! Very readable although this is not my favourite crime series if I am honest.
Who can resist an Elly Griffiths book? I loved this book and just could not put it down. Highly recommended! :)
This was a book my son bought for his kindle. I read it around the time of Halloween and really enjoyed it. I think the author is writing a book about Christmas which I look forward to.
Back to Elly Griffiths - a collection of stories featuring some of the main characters from her books such as Max Mephisto, Detective Kaur and of course Ruth and Nelson!!!! I do miss the Ruth Galloway books!
Elly Griffiths again - as always this was a great book.
I've attended many of James Wright's talks on zoom and have enjoyed them all so I just had to buy this book. The author, who is a Building Archaeologist researches and examines some of the "myths" surrounding historic buildings to reveal the truth behind "Leper's" Squints, blocked North doors in churches, why staircases in castles were built in a certain direction, the use of ships' timbers in pubs and which is England's oldest public house etc. A really well researched and well argued book which I found very interesting. If you like historic buildings I would recommend this book.
A new Nikki Galena book and just as enjoyable as the rest in the series. Another book I couldn't put down!
Two Almanacs which were Christmas presents in 2023 which I have been reading throughout the year. I particularly enjoyed the Tree Almanac and have treated myself to this year's.
This Ladybird book was a Christmas present and one I have wanted for ages. You can learn a lot from these little books - I certainly did from this one! - even though they are meant for children. I have What to Look for Outside the Church to read next :)
The Other Bennet Sister tells the story of Mary Bennet- the studious and only unmarried Bennet sister. I really enjoyed this book - it seemed a bit slow to start with but once Mary had moved to stay with the Gardiners in London it was hard to put the book down! The writing style is very reminiscent of Jane Austen herself.
Finally, not a book but a dragon :) Made from a kit D had for Christmas.
All photos taken by me with the Panasonic Lumix FZ330 bridge camera. (I don't particularly rate my photos but if anyone wishes to use one of mine or my son's I would appreciate an email first - thanks)
12 comments:
Lots of different and interesting books on your kindle and on your book shelves. James Wright pops up a lot on a group I follow on face book about Medieval Buildings but I've never attended a zoom lecture, they sound interesting. Did you get the feeling that Echoes on the Fens may be the last of the series? I hope not but many loose ends were tied up at the end of this one. Always love anything by Elly Griffiths and I enjoyed the short stories too. Love the dragon:)
You've done well with your reading. I have a friend who keeps sending me great books to read, but I need to sit and read all day long to catch up! Now I've got the big Phillipa Langley tome on the Princes in the Tower so I must set aside half an hour or so a day to work my way through it.
If you haven't discovered JD Kirk yet, I can recommend his Scottish murder mysteries.
Thanks Rosie. I discovered the delights of zoom talks a few years ago - there are some superb events. Most are advertised on Eventbrite. Some are free but some make a small charge about £5. James Wright has a website Triskele Heritage which has a blog with posts about medieval mythbusting. John Vigar on eventbrite gives some good talks on churches and Victorian Society are worth looking at too plus many wildlife organisations do talks. Biological Recording Centre are worth checking out too - a lot of theirs are free plus the Folklore Society. I could rave on about zoom for ever!!!!
I don't think James is giving as many online talks atm due to his tours promoting his book.
oh gosh I hope Echoes of the Fens isn't the last in the series but as you say loose ends were tied up! I think Elly Griffiths has new book out soon "The Frozen People"? but I will have to wait until it comes down in price!
Thanks BB. I know I have loads of books to read too and I think the Princes in the Tower is waiting on my kindle. I also have a HUGE pile of magazines to get through! When I initially kept getting cellulitis and was coincidentally not sleeping well I found it hard to read so things to be read have built up!
Thanks for recommendation re J D Kirk I will check out his books as not read any.
And a happy new year to you, too, RR! I'm afraid I have been a very absent blogger for ages, but, who knows, I may (and hope to) get back into the swing ... How lovely to be reminded of those Ladybird books; I have the 'inside' one (must locate it!) but didn't realise there was also an 'outside' one. My new (Christmas gift) Common Place book (wondering if you keep one? a new adventure for me) has Tunnicliffe's Ladybird designs on front and back. :-)
I have got out of the habit of reading, but I did get that orchid book you recommended for Xmas, the one where the guy goes around looking for all the species in the British Isles. I must make a start on it! Funnily enough I had asked for it way back whenever and had totally forgotten about it so it was a nice surprise!! :-)
I keep thinking I should read all of the Christies but never quite get round to it! I've read quite a few but..
I recently reread Isaac Asimov's the Caves of Steel. Its one of those books I turn to for comfort reading. I'm in a fantasy / science fiction phase at the moment.
Thanks so much Caroline - I do hope you can blog more this year :) I have renewed my interest in Heraldry and believe me the little Learnabout Ladybird book has taught me a lot!!!! I love the "What to Look for" in Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter books too - just charming. Church wise I have a feeling they do a Cathedral book too!! Going to have to Google a Common Place Book - sounds fun especially if you have one with Tunnicliffe Ladybird designs :) I do keep a general diary and also a daily Nature Journal.
Thanks Mandy - I do hope you enjoy the orchid book - I loved it! Glad it was a nice surprise for you. I do read a lot but don't watch much tv these days.
Thanks Pete - I quite enjoy the Miss Marple books but not sure if I would re-read the Hercule Poirot ones!! Would have to try one and see.
Must admit I have never "got on" with Asimov - son and OH read his books though. Son reads a lot of fantasy books - his favourite genre I think although he is reading Dickens atm! Now that is an author I never enjoyed much either! Dare I say that?!!!!! Crime thrillers are books I got into a few years back - not really read many before.
I have a pile of 2024 books that I haven't got round to reviewing. I think I will just photograph the stack and try and keep up to date with the new books I read.
I love the dragon.
It was a long time since I had done a book post and I don't really properly review them. It would take too long :)
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