I am on a roll at the moment, reading lots of really great books. I'm averaging one a week which is not bad considering work and familt commitments. I also think the reason why I am ploughing on is because they have all been really good.
Dark Entries by Ian Rankin - my first Ian Rankin book. Not only was it a graphic novel but it was also a John Constantine (Hellblazer) story.
Fatherland by Robert Harris - Very good thriller and the first of the genre in years for me. I may try 'Archangel'.
Foreign Parts & The Trick is to Keep Breathing by Janice Galloway - TITKB was really good and I read it really quickly. I didn't enjoy Foreign parts as much but it was still pretty good. All in preparation for the visit to my school by Janice which I am very excited about.
The Pesthouse by Jim Crace - Not as good as the 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy but still a great example of dystopian literature.
Annapurna by Maurice Herzog - An account of the first ascent of Annapurna. The author lost all his fingers and toes due to frostbite and to be honest he deserved it given the risks that he put his fellow climbers in.
The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters - Very reminiscent of Daphne du Maurier.......
Jamaica Inn by Daphne Du Maurier - du maurier is a treat and this one is shaping up to be as good as Rebbeca. I have my next two planned as well, 'Frenchmans Creek' and 'The Loving Spirit'
Dracula by Bram Stoker - About time I read this classic!
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Isn't it great when you read a lot of great books consecutively?! Long may it continue.
ReplyDeleteI really must read more Du Maurier as I loved Rebecca so much. I'll probably go for Jamaica Inn or My Cousin Rachel.
Enjoy the Janice Galloway school visit! I saw her a number of years ago at Uni.