I don't seem to have written a post on recent reading for some time. So these are the books I have read since I last did a post on the subject.
I am still really enjoying the Cadfael Chronicles by Ellis Peters.
The Farlington Marsh Murders was the next book I read in the Solent Murder Mysteries. If I am honest I did get a bit confused with the plot in this book - there were just far too many characters!
"The Cuckoo's Lea" is a beautifully written book which has been really well researched. The author writes about many places that were named long ago after bird species. The book is a really good mix of ornithology, history, walking and exploring using maps, medieval charters etc.
I read the first in the series of the North Norfolk Murder Mysteries - "Under Violent Skies". This was a new author for me. I enjoyed this book although at times I wasn't keen on some of the violence shown towards two of the characters.
I thought I would enjoy "The Swimming Club" as I have really enjoyed many of Rachel McLean's books but to be honest I found the book too lightweight. Sadly, I had already bought the second book in the series although I doubt I will read it!
The next two books I read throughout 2025 as you are meant to read a chapter a month as the year progresses. I really enjoyed The Blackbird's Song which has some lovely ideas to get you immersed in nature. This was the second year I have read the Tree Almanac and I was hoping there would be a new version for 2026 but sadly I can't find one.
