Another good heap of books collected from the mobile library, all books I had reserved. In Suffolk we can have up to 25 books reserved or waiting to be collected at any one time - and I usually do have that many and always have another list of books that I'm waiting to have room to reserve and all for free. No chance of having nothing to read here!
There are three more here with Summer in their titles for my summer reading 'challenge', including The Greengage Summer by Rumer Godden that I read many years ago. Also here are two British Library Crime Classics; a collection of short stories by Elly Griffiths; Another in the Isobel Dalhousie series (even though I said I wouldn't read anymore- so just in case I'm desperate); Foster by Clare Keegan and a historical novel by Jacqueline Winspear that isn't in her Maisie Dobbs series. Two non fiction - I'm not sure why I reserved them, I'll probably just flick through to see what they are. Finally The High House by Jessie Greengrass - a new to me author that someone must have mentioned.
In June I collected these below and read four of them. 'Green Batch Cooking' didn't live up to expectations, nothing I wanted to make. 'One Hot Summer' was much too wordy for summer reading. and 'Reasons to Stay Alive' didn't appeal after flicking through it.
Welcome back:-)
ReplyDeleteThank you - although not everyday
DeleteThe Greengage Summer...that brings back memories!
ReplyDeleteGlad that you are back here. Hope all is well.
I can't remember much about Greengage Summer so will enjoy rereading.
DeleteI'm in an unsettled place at the moment
All those books and the Olympics Sue!!!
ReplyDeleteNo chance of being bored!
DeleteYou will be busy. Glad to see you back.
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteI did enjoy the Greengage Summer. I watched the film first and then read the book. It stayed with me. I am in a library walk and talk once a month book club. There are about 15 of us, we meet at the library and walk for an hour. Each week there is a different theme to chat about. I have “After You Die” a mystery by Eva Dolan. I am part of the way through it - it is quite good- but I am wondering if I have read it before! Does that ever happen to you? Jean in Winnipeg.
ReplyDeleteI've got a Book of Books Read with a massive list of books I've read since about 1975!
DeleteIt's good to see you back, Sue. I was just thinking about you, this afternoon, and hoping that you were okay. Xx
ReplyDeleteYes I'm OK Thanks, just in a weird place mentally
DeleteSending love. Xx
DeleteNice to have you back after a few days away. My sidebar has had three regulars missing this week. 🙂
ReplyDeleteThere are some good books there. Foster is brilliant, but I think you are reading Who Killed Father Christmas slightly out of season though. 😄🤣
Foster is a Very Small Book!
DeleteThe library didn't have a copy of the Father Christmas book so I suggested it and they bought it and I got to be first on the list.
It is, but so well written. It's also a brilliant film.
DeleteLots of variety to keep you reading although it will soon be the Olympics and I know you like to watch sport too. Enjoy! Catriona
ReplyDeleteThere are I think three Goddens, all writers. All good, too. I read G summer so long ago.
ReplyDeleteYour description of feeling flat and sad stayed with me.
ReplyDeleteLook after yourself. xxx
Thanks, Sue. I'll have to check my library for that Elly Griffith's book and the Winspear, too! I so enjoyed her Maisie Dobbs' series!
ReplyDeleteGlad to have you back, Sue. I always look forward to your book ideas as well. I hope you enjoyed some peaceful time away. Those days do help us keep going.
ReplyDeleteAlways on the lookout for something decent to read. We also have an excellent library system which is where I get all my reading material. Thanks for sharing your choices!
ReplyDeleteSometimes it is definitely difficult to find something to read, but you seem to have gotten a good selection for the month.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I always love your book posts and reviews. You said you had no blogging ideas. : I d love a photo walk around your garden, and another of the walk from your house to your town or village. I d love to read about you growing up, did you always love books? I think you were a librarian, how and where did you study, what was your job like etc. Of course maybe you told this already but just some ideas.
ReplyDeleteOff topic but your oak tree journal interested me. I wonder if you have ever tried nature sketching and journaling? There is so much inspiration for perpetual nature journals on IG and YouTube. Then you could share your drawings w us.
lozzy
That is a good collection of books. It is good to see you here. I hope you are feeling a bit better. Make whatever changes you must to feel good.
ReplyDeleteAlways enjoy your book posts - so frequently my library here on the east coast of the US doesn't have the ones you find that sound so interesting. Very frustrating!
ReplyDeleteHope you are on the up-swing mood-wise. It's so hot and muggy here that it's like being held hostage - no way to get outside without suffering. Complain complain....
Ceci
Gosh, the amount of books you read is inspiring! I have got to carve out more time for that!
ReplyDeleteYour book selection looks a good deal more interesting than mine - I went to the library yesterday but didn't leave myself enough choosing time so ended up with just two books which I'm pretty sure I won't read 😏 I'll try and go back for another go next week.....
ReplyDeleteIt's very nice that see your blog again.
Alison in Wales x
Our book club reading last month was The Evolution of Annabel Craig. It's been a long time since a book grabbed my attention like that. It is historical fiction about the Scopes trial.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the reading. Do you keep a list of what you have read? I post a list at the end of each year.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear from you. We all feel off kilter now and then. Do what you have to do to feel better.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, 25 books, how amazing. Here I can have 8 physical books reserved/on loan and a further 4 e-books. I'm reading a fun summer book at the moment called Summer on the Little Cornish Isles: The Starfish Studio.
ReplyDeleteI think I'd be asking the mobile library for a doorstep drop!
ReplyDeleteI see several of my favorite authors and series here and some that I'm not familiar with that look interesting! That's quite a haul, Sue!
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