I always knew July would be a difficult reading month. Especially if
it was sunny (which it was in these parts). Please, let me get the excuses in
first. The ABO and I both have birthdays in July and our anniversary so
evenings spent reading might be spent making cakes or wrapping presents or, gasp, going out!!
In July I read most of ‘The Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed out of
the Window and Disappeared’ (I cheated and finished it just into August). I
really enjoyed the ride this book provided. It was utterly unbelievable and
completely ridiculous but all the better for it. I wondered if one man could
meet so many characters through history on his journey back to Sweden! As a translated novel it stands the
translation very well and the humour definitely travels.
For August I’ve chosen an Elizabeth Jane Howard novel. I read ‘Odd Girl
Out’ a couple of years ago and loved it so after seeing some readers here
choosing her novels I thought I’d dig out ‘The Light Years’. If I get through
that I’ll return back to a thriller and read the latest Simon Kernick.
Joining in with Laura.
(once again the picture has nothing to do with the post...I love stained glass. Please excuse the building work outside!!!)
Another lover of stained-glass windows here. I never tire of looking at them :-)
ReplyDeleteI haven't read either book but I think you'll be forgiven for not being a bookworm in such a busy month. Beautiful stained glass, I'm glad you shared it. :)
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed a lovely window. I didn't manage much reading in July either. Too much to do in the summer I think. CJ xx
ReplyDeleteI am just reading the new book by Jonas Jonasson, the girl who save the king of Sweden. It is as unbelievable and funny as the old man's hilarious adventures. Must goggle Elizabeth Jane Howard, I don't know this author yet. I went to the library for the first time in donkey's years because my reading habit is starting to get expensive again. Maybe they stock this author. Happy reading! x
ReplyDeleteI've read about the 'The Hundred Year Old Man..' and isn't there a play or a film based on the book. Sadly these days I only read book reviews in the papers and not the actual books! I just can't find the time at the moment. Well done to you for persevering and I hope you'll enjoy the latest book you've chosen.x
ReplyDeleteThis is one of these books which I had to return to the library before I finished it. A pity it seems it's worth sticking with.
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