The series I’m currently reading is Nicola Upson’s ‘Josephine Tey’ crime novels. I’ve started ‘Two for Sorrow’ the third in a series of 11. The first one I read was Nine Lessons, No. 7 In the series, which includes two of my loves - music and Christmas as well as murder!
I've just finished reading Clare Gilbert's 'fictional autobiography' of Julian of Norwich; "I, Julian". It's a fascinating read about being a woman in the 14th/15th century, especially a woman who wanted a personal relationship with her God - heresy then, of course. Much more interesting than I've made it sound. I wrote about it in my latest post. I won't link to it here, because I think that's a bit rude, hi-jacking someone else's comments!
I read Last Night in Montreal by Emily St John Mandel last week. Not a traditional mystery, but there was an element of mystery in it. This challenge has been so good for getting through some of the many unread books on my shelves. This one will definitely be in my top 10 reads for the year.
This week I'm reading The City We Became by N.K. Jemison, which is the first part of a duology. A series of two is still a series!
I have been saving this as it my favourite series (along with the Dr Ruth Galloway books by Elly Griffiths). It’s A Question of blood by Ian Rankin starring of course DI John Rebus. I haven’t read these in order but I’m not bothered by that. They are all good!
So last week I read Denise Mina's 'The Long Drop'. Although the subject was disturbing (whether the man hanged was actually Scotland's first serial killer) the book was fascinating. I'm a bit late to the party, but I really like her books. Now onto book 3 in Toby Clement's Kingmaker series, Divided Souls. It's been sitting on my Kindle for ages so this is the push I need. In other news, the Boxy is finished and I've started an autumn jumper for me. It's the Ingrid Sweater from PetiteKnit and I'm loving it. The construction is a bit different and the sizing of PetiteKnit garments always seems to work for me.
Ooh - I’ve just finished the audiobook versions of The Boom That Wouldn’t Burn, and The Book That Broke The World (no 2 in the triology). They are so good I have bought physical copies of both so I can re read at my leisure and have pre ordered the third one for when it comes out next year. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.
The series I’m currently reading is Nicola Upson’s ‘Josephine Tey’ crime novels. I’ve started ‘Two for Sorrow’ the third in a series of 11. The first one I read was Nine Lessons, No. 7 In the series, which includes two of my loves - music and Christmas as well as murder!
That’s a great series.
This is a fabulous series. Nicola Upson writes so well they are a treat to read.
She writes so eloquently. It’s a joy to read and to listen to on audio books as well
I’ve read them all and am patiently waiting for the latest. I think my favourite is The Death of Lucy Kyte.
I'm reading the first installment in the Dune series, so good!
I've just finished reading Clare Gilbert's 'fictional autobiography' of Julian of Norwich; "I, Julian". It's a fascinating read about being a woman in the 14th/15th century, especially a woman who wanted a personal relationship with her God - heresy then, of course. Much more interesting than I've made it sound. I wrote about it in my latest post. I won't link to it here, because I think that's a bit rude, hi-jacking someone else's comments!
I read Last Night in Montreal by Emily St John Mandel last week. Not a traditional mystery, but there was an element of mystery in it. This challenge has been so good for getting through some of the many unread books on my shelves. This one will definitely be in my top 10 reads for the year.
This week I'm reading The City We Became by N.K. Jemison, which is the first part of a duology. A series of two is still a series!
I really enjoyed The City We Became. The audiobook version is particularly good as you then get all the different New York accents thrown in.
I have been saving this as it my favourite series (along with the Dr Ruth Galloway books by Elly Griffiths). It’s A Question of blood by Ian Rankin starring of course DI John Rebus. I haven’t read these in order but I’m not bothered by that. They are all good!
So last week I read Denise Mina's 'The Long Drop'. Although the subject was disturbing (whether the man hanged was actually Scotland's first serial killer) the book was fascinating. I'm a bit late to the party, but I really like her books. Now onto book 3 in Toby Clement's Kingmaker series, Divided Souls. It's been sitting on my Kindle for ages so this is the push I need. In other news, the Boxy is finished and I've started an autumn jumper for me. It's the Ingrid Sweater from PetiteKnit and I'm loving it. The construction is a bit different and the sizing of PetiteKnit garments always seems to work for me.
Obviously that is the BOOK that wouldn’t burn (dratted auto correct!)
Ooh - I’ve just finished the audiobook versions of The Boom That Wouldn’t Burn, and The Book That Broke The World (no 2 in the triology). They are so good I have bought physical copies of both so I can re read at my leisure and have pre ordered the third one for when it comes out next year. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.
I'm reading A Court of Mists and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
I love Julian of Norwich and will get that book, in fact I’ve ordered it!