Saturday, 22 December 2018

December 22rd and My Christmas (and the whole of January) Reading

I seem to have collected rather a lot of library books from the mobile library, once again it was a big surprise because the system is still playing up and not telling anyone when the books have moved from one library to the library they've been ordered from.

The whole lot are crime which is worrying! and look at the size of Tombland at the bottom of the pile. I usually read C J Sansom's previous book in his Shardlake series before the next one arrives to remind me of the storyline as there is usually a few years between each volume. But there is no way I'll have time to do that.
All the above are authors I've read before except "Dark Suits and Sad Songs" by Denzil Meyrick, have no idea where I came across the idea of ordering this to read.
Top of the pile is the new Christmas novella by Anne Perry " A Christmas Revelation". I enjoy these small books which always feature characters from her other  two series.

I have a feeling I will be glad of all these books to keep me occupied because after the busyness of the last two weeks January will be very quiet.

 Thank you to everyone for comments yesterday, I was re-assured to find there were a lot of other people  who hadn't got in some green stuff for the Solstice!

Back Tomorrow
Sue



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  1. kate steeper22 December 2018 at 07:04

    im so looking forward to quiet January with my book pile and a bit of quilting . this season is proving far to hectic , even shopping is a chore

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    1. Sue in Suffolk22 December 2018 at 15:02

      I did my last shopping spree for fresh veg this morning arriving in town at 8.30, everywhere was quiet-ish perhaps everyone went to Asda when they opened for Christmas eve at 12.01 AM - I kid you not!!

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  2. Elaine22 December 2018 at 07:55

    I always feel reassured when I have a big pile of books waiting to be read. A form of insurance against boredom, I suppose - whatever that is!! The fun, family and festivities are one thing, but then it is good to just curl up with a good book and a warm throw, forget about cooking, and simply read. There are several authors I haven't read, I must look them up on the library listings, work up some requests.

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    1. Sue in Suffolk22 December 2018 at 15:06

      The thought of being stuck somewhere without a book is one of my nightmares!
      I've already arranged two things for January so with swimming and charity shop it might not be as quiet as I thought

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  3. Shelly W22 December 2018 at 07:56

    I am just reading Tombland , it’s set in Norwich , so not far from you. I have to keep looking at the map to work out where the story is moving to and from . I’m enjoying it so far , let us know what you think of it x

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    1. Sue in Suffolk22 December 2018 at 15:07

      It usually takes me a while to get into his books but then I enjoy them.

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  4. Angela22 December 2018 at 08:34

    I finished Tombland at 2am this morning. I loved it. Sansom's writing style and attention to historical detail are excellent. And knowing Norfolk very well myself, I can't wait to get back there and visit some of the locations. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

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    1. Sue in Suffolk22 December 2018 at 15:08

      Don't think I have ever stayed up to 2am to finish a book!

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  5. wherethejourneytakesme22 December 2018 at 08:53

    These last few days in to the run up to Christmas are when my thoughts turn to 'after Christmas' and what I might do. Having a book pile ready for January is a good idea and a nice contrast to the busy December days.

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    1. Sue in Suffolk22 December 2018 at 15:09

      I've not read much at all this month so need to catch up in January

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  6. Rachel Phillips22 December 2018 at 09:57

    I just read some interesting reviews of Tombland. I wonder what you will think. Someone once said that the invention of the word processor made authors write too many words, I think Donna Tartt was the author in question at the time. I read one I thought it was long. Anyway, it seems that some think that Tombland could have been achieved in half the length, and that the plot is slow and needed to speed up, and finally and ready to be shot by those who enjoyed it, someone said that if they really wanted to know all about that much history they would have just read a history book instead. I will never be able to tell you myself because I won't read it, not my type of book, and I know Tombland too well to risk finding any little mistake of fact about it and the area. I look forward to your verdict one day.

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    1. Sue in Suffolk22 December 2018 at 15:12

      When he wrote the very first of the series - long time ago now - I read a review that said the reviewer had learned more about the period than they had ever learned at school. I didn't do history for O level so need to catch up!
      I expect it will take me a while to get into.

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  7. Sharon22 December 2018 at 12:15

    That's quite a reading pile! I am going to make it a point (next year for definite) to read through some of the books I have and get a handle on my collection. It really is getting out of control. I think I need a bigger house to hold all these books - ha ha. No, I just need to have a little restraint!

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    1. Sue in Suffolk22 December 2018 at 15:14

      I have so many fewer books that I had in 2015, I'll need to count them sometime

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  8. Marcia22 December 2018 at 12:36

    Love to see a stack of books to read. Mine is now depleted and I'm not sure when I'll get some more. Here's the last one I read which I recommend: The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware. Takes place in Brighton and Cornwall.

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  9. Barbara M.22 December 2018 at 14:36

    Sue, I’m never sure if I can sign in (for some odd reason) so want to take today to say you’ve been AMAZING this Christmas season. So much cooking, so many outings, lovely gifts (from car boots, of course!) and then fitting in household projects.

    Without Col, this Christmas will be different and sad at times. But your lovely grandchildren will keep you busy. I SO admire you!

    I have little family but thankfully lots of friends. It would be easy to ignore Christmas but I’ve chosen to decorate and celebrate.

    Happy Christmas!

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  10. Sue in Suffolk22 December 2018 at 15:22

    Thank you, it will be a strange Christmas but three small people all under 3 should make it a fun day! Afterwards will be the worse time I think. The week between Christmas and new year is always a bit odd and I was never fond of January anyway. But I'm determined to get through and the books will help

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  11. Sooze22 December 2018 at 16:27

    Crime - both true and fiction - has always been my favourite type of book subject. My brother always says I could probably commit the perfect murder! (he was a policeman for 30 years).

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    1. Sue in Suffolk22 December 2018 at 22:04

      I've not read true crime, doesn't appeal at all.

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  12. Yellow Shoes22 December 2018 at 17:19

    I’m reading my first Val McDermid and enjoying it though nowadays I have a problem remembering who is who! As we travel a lot I read more and more ebooks; I like the fact that I can alter the font size. Happy reading Sue. I enjoy your blog very much indeed.

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  13. Sue 22 December 2018 at 18:43

    That looks like a lot of 'dark' reading for over Christmas time. It think that lots of fairy lights, candles, mince pies and big mugs of cocoa will be called for to lighten your mind.

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    1. Sue in Suffolk22 December 2018 at 22:02

      So much Crime - I really ought to read other more serious stuff...........or maybe not!

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    2. Sue 23 December 2018 at 12:10

      If you need any help disposing of a body or clearing up a crime scene let me know ... my son has a degree and a Masters in Forensic Science, I could get us some advice ;-)

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  14. Teresa Kasner22 December 2018 at 20:58

    What a big stack of books! You'll have to read around the clock to get those done and back to the library!! :-) Have a wonderful weekend and a very....

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    1. Sue in Suffolk22 December 2018 at 22:01

      Thank you. Looking forward to seeing all my family all together

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  15. Margie from Toronto23 December 2018 at 03:55

    I too have a pile of library books to work my way through - like you - lots of mysteries but a few others, including a couple of non-fictions that I'm looking forward to reading.
    I am determined to start making a dent in the massive amount of books I own but still haven't read so January is sorted!
    Have a happy Christmas with your grandchildren and enjoy the books.

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