Tuesday 3 June 2014

A year in books :: June




Another really good month on the book front for me.

I was swept away by Apple Tree Yard - Louise Doughty. One of the best books I've read in ages. I devoured it in a matter of days. Cleaning? Nope I'm sure neglecting the bathroom won't matter in the short term, at least we've got a dishwasher now... Sleeping? Nah no need...Screaming child? OK I stopped for that one...

I liked the background of academia and science but really that was inconsequential to the narrative. I loved the way she described the affair, their tangle of emotions and then the deceit followed by a violent change in circumstances.It was unputtdownable (a new word I've decided).

I'll be looking at Louise Doughty's other books for July!

Also this month was Crime thriller month (again)...I read another Ann Cleeves, Dead Water...the latest one returning to Shetland after the dramatic events in book 4 (no spoilers here) which was equally good as the first four.
I also read Lynda La Plante's Wrongful Death. The latest concerning her character Anna Travis. I enjoyed it but do wonder if there's only so much more Anna can take forward (the FBI? really?)...maybe, maybe not. We'll see what the next book brings! I do like a little of plausibility and this is now starting to verge on not being authentic.

I've started my book for June on the last day in May, is that cheating? So June's reads will include Maggie O'Farrell's After You'd Gone (this is going down very well so far) and  Mark Billingham's The Bones Beneath. Then I'll be searching out some more suggestions from others participating in a year in books. I'm so enjoying finding my reading mojo again.

Joining in with Laura and a year in books.



15 comments:

  1. Ooh love Maggie O'Farrell!
    Your name was pulled out the hat as a giveaway winner for the friendship bracelet. If you could email me your address, I'll send it to you toot sweet. (paxton3@sky.com)

    Leanne xx

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    1. I just finished it last night...another late one...I'll regret it later when the coffee has worn off!

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  2. I heard Mark Billingham on the radio talking about his new book - it made me want to read! I also bought the OxCrimes book after hearing him...

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    1. It's next on my reading list...ooh that OxCrimes book seems right up my street!!

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  3. I like Maggie O'Farrell, must check if there is one of her books on my shelves (says she who has not read her May book yet). I am amazed at how much you managed to read! Enjoy your next book, I look forward to your review. x

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    1. I'm reading at the expense of everything else! Plus there's no football on (I don't count the world cup) and no good TV! :-)

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  4. I love crime thrillers as well as true crime. I'll have to check out these authors. You've read a lot lately!

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    1. I do love crime thrillers - it's hard for me to get away from that genre!

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  5. I really enjoyed After you'd gone, it was a great read. I have my eye on Apple Tree Yard as well...
    Marianne x

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    1. I loved it!! I see more Maggie O'Farrell in my future!

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  6. That sticky toffee pudding looks delicious! And lucky you, working in such close proximity to those little ducklings...
    Enjoy your reading :)
    Sarah x

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    1. It really was delicious, although i opted not to look at the sugar/fat content on the side of the pack. A little bit of what you fancy every now and then does you good :)

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  7. You seem to read the same book as I do. Try Maggie O'Farrell's "Instructions for a Heatwave", you will love it!

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  8. Ah yes, I enjoyed After You'd Gone. I'm tempted by Instructions for a Heatwave for my August book- I've yet to select one!

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