Monday 6 October 2014

The year in books - October



This month I found my reading mojo thanks to the latest novel in the Shetland series, Thin Air, by Ann Cleeves. I love this series of books. I love to hear about the different parts of Shetland, her descriptions of the terrain and the light and of course, a good story wrapped within all that went down well.

My second book of the month was ‘Whatever you love’ by Louise Doughty. I really enjoyed this novel. The story centres on the relationships of Laura, after death of one of her children and how her past and present feature in her future. Doughty is a very accomplished writer. I loved Apple Tree Yard and this was an exceptionally story too. There was only a fleeting moment where I didn’t believe every part of her characterisations but it didn’t stop my enjoyment.

I’m finishing September and starting October with the first in the Cazalet chronicles (which I have already started). I’ve just downloaded Stephen Fry’s latest autobiography so hopefully the reading will continue.

Joining in with Laura.



8 comments:

  1. I have read the first two Stephen Fry autobiography's but so far the reviews have not been brilliant on the 3rd book so will be interested to see what you make of it at the end of the month. I have not read Whatever you Love but it looks like the sort of book I would read so I am off to have a look at it on Amazon.

    Mitzi

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  2. I am somehow not keen on the idea of Stephen Fry's new book, so I will be interested to see what your thoughts are. I also look forward to seeing what you think of the Cazalet book as I am tossing around in my head about reading them too. Glad you enjoyed your previous reads! xx

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  3. The books you've read sound like very good reads and I'm glad you've enjoyed them. I'm still hoping to get my reading mojo back. I bought a Kate Atkinson book from the charity shop last week and have started reading it but haven't gotten through the first chapter yet. Must try harder....Hope you're having a good week! x

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  4. I'm glad to hear the latest Ann Cleeves book is a good one. I have really enjoyed her Shetland series and am anxious to read this latest one.

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  5. I haven't read any of these myself but they sound good and I'm glad you've got your reading mojo back. I'm actually about to leave for the library in just a few minutes. A book I put myself on the holds list for seven months ago finally came in for me!

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  6. I loved the Cazalet series, hope you do to too! Visiting from The Year in Books.

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  7. I collected the third Cazalet book from the library today - looking forward to an early night!
    I'd love to hear what you think of the Stephen Fry autobiography. That might be the next Kindle purchase for me too x

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  8. I have (re) discovered that I don't like autobiographies much, I often find them self indulgent. I'll be interested to hear what you think about Stephen Fry's. I am glad you found your reading mojo again, particularly now that the nights are drawing in. Cx

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