Monday 6 June 2016

My 20 books of Summer





Cathy at @cathy746books https://746books.com/ has set readers and other bloggers a challenge to read 20 books of Summer.
I was going to try 10 books at first for the 20 Books of Summer challenge, partly because at some point during the Summer will be moving house. Once I started adding books to the list, I couldn't stop so 20 books it is.

First one to read has been on my kindle for a while and have no idea why I haven't read it yet because I like reading about alternative lifestyles

1. Watery Ways: Val Poore

2. The Beekeeper's Secret Josephine Moon
This book was very kindly sent as Book Post via the publisher along with some lovely additional gifts.

3. The Running Hare: John Lewis-Stempel
After reading Meadowland by this author and listening to extracts on Radio 4 Book of the month I pre-ordered this and it was a very lovely Book Post when it arrived.



4. A Darker Domain: Val McDermid
A book I've had for a while and haven't got around to reading yet.



5. The Secrets of Rue St Roch: Janet Morgan

Another physical book I've had for a while but haven't got around to reading. Mine has a different cover.


6. The Mystery of Mercy Close: Marion Keyes

Marion Keyes is one of my favourite authors and this must be one of the very few of her books that I haven't yet read.


7. See How They Run: Tom Bale

'The thriller everyone is talking about' except for me because I haven't read it yet!


https://www.amazon.co.uk/See-How-They-Run-Gripping-ebook/dp/B01D25LZD0

8. Trapped: My life with cerebral palsy: Fran Macilvey

A book I've been wanting to read for a while.


9. The Lost Child: Ann Troup
Bought two of Ann Troup's books recently as they were on offer, so if I like this one may read The Silent Girls too.



https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lost-Child-Ann-Troup-ebook/dp/B00VKH2MG2

10. Whisky From Small Glasses: Denzil Meyrick
A friend of mine recommended this author to me, knowing that I'm a crime fiction fan with a liking for Scottish Noir, so will start at the beginning of the series.


https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00SQLM396/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

11. Coffin Road: Peter May

I've been wanting to read this since the publication date, but it was a bit pricey at first, so now it's on sale at a more reasonable price, I'll buy it.


11. Born For Life: A Midwive's Story: Julie Watson

Recommended to me by a friend who knows that I can't resist memoirs of a medical nature. My fifth grandchild is due to be born in November so it's possible I may become a tad emotional reading this!


https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00TRWJWV0/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

12. I know Why The Caged Bird Sings: Maya Angelou

Amaxon informs me that I bought this last November so it's about time I read it. Have heard so much about this lady, so I'm looking forward to reading this. 


https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003MQM7H8/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

13. How To Be Brave: Louise Beech

Have heard only good things about this book and the author had a new book out soon that I like the sound of.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00Y15POWO/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

14. Best Seller: Terry Tyler
I bought this in kindle edition after reading about it on Twitter and having a few friendly chats with the author. Sounds interesting.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Terry-Tyler/e/B00693EGKM

15. My Kind of Food: Recipes I love to cook at home John Torode

As a huge fan of Masterchef and a cookery book collector, I couldn't not obtain a copy of this book to read and try out some of John Torode's own recipes.


https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00XHYYSIQ?pc_redir=T1&qid=1465233968&s=books&sr=1-1

16. Flowers For The Dead: Barbara Copperthwaite

This book has had good reviews from members of The Crime Book Club Facebook group.


http://www.amazon.co.uk/Barbara-Copperthwaite/e/B00JF2QAGM

I'm going to cheat a bit here, but only slightly because I'm going to leave 17. 18. 19 & 20 for a short while because some favourite authors have new books out in the June-September period, which will be added here. All reviews will have their own blog page and then all listed in the A-Z index. 



5 comments:

  1. Some good looking books there :-) I've only read the Maya Angelou (which is great!) so will await your thoughts on the others. Happy reading!

    Stephanie Jane @ Literary Flits

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  2. A great list with a lot of variety! The Peter May is excellent - I'm a big fan of his stuff. I don't think I've read that Val McDermid but I usually enjoy her stuff. And coincidentally I just read my first Denzil Meyrick a couple of weeks ago - not that one, a later one in the series. I'll be interested to hear what you think of these, and the other ones... have a great summer of reading! :)

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  3. i loved the Maya Angelou book - its honest, funny and thought provoking.

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  4. I've read all Denzil Meyrrick's books. They are Brilliant! I also enjoyed Coffin Road. Enjoy each and every one one your list as I've not read any of the others(to my shame)!

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  5. I've read all Denzil Meyrrick's books. They are Brilliant! I also enjoyed Coffin Road. Enjoy each and every one one your list as I've not read any of the others(to my shame)!

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