I have just started reading A Month in the Country by JL Carr. It is a book set just after World War 1 and involves the restoration of an old wall painting in a church in rural England. At the same time someone else is undertaking an archaeological dig in the churchyard. I haven’t got … Continue reading Some books I recommend after reading “A Month in the Country”

With recent discussions about book piracy I muse on where I get my books from and what that means to the author,

Having read and enjoyed "The Five" I recommend some similar books

February was a very unusual month with lots of warm weather, highly unusual for the time of year. I did have a week off work and we went to Wales for a few days so I had the opportunity to read more, although in the end I finished 25 books in the month which is … Continue reading February’s Reading – my 50th book of the year and some series instalments I enjoyed

I hate being without enough books when I am away although, maybe I have gone too far here !

A mixed bag of reading this week - some disappointing and some I really enjoyed. Novels, fantasy and true crime.

Before I start, I have to confess that for many years I was not a fan of audiobooks. This is something that has been pointed out to me by fellow bloggers who were keen advocates of the medium. I have now seen the light, mostly because of a regular commute which gives me time to … Continue reading Audio books I am reading and I recommend

What I read in January in figures and what I recommend

Some characters and real life women that came up in this week's reading

I was present the other evening whilst a very young relative opened his birthday presents. Among the plastic car track and Lego he had received two books – one by David Walliams and one by Roald Dahl. He’s a bit young to read them for himself but his face lit up when he opened the … Continue reading A lifelong love of reading