Well, Wimbledon started with good tennis and a lot of heat, hot here in Suffolk too - love it!
Collected last week from the library van, just 5 that I'd reserved and one I spotted on the shelves.
Decided to read (or re-read from 50 years ago) another Nevil Shute. There's books from authors I know ............... Kristin Hannah, Christina Koning and Katy Watson but the 'Clues in the Fjord' is a new to me author and a translation from Finnish or Icelandic - not sure which and not sure I'll like it and finally the book by Jenny Pearson is a children's book that looked interesting as it's set in WWII.
Last time (when the mobile didn't come but they kindly sent my books to Stowmarket) there were 15 and I've written about those I read on the Books Read 2025 page. Some went back unread as I just couldn't get into them and there is still one here to read.
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| Three of the these read, one still here and the rest returned unread. |
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| Enjoyed all these four |
I went online to reserve some more books but discovered the online reserving thingy wasn't working, thankfully it was only off for a week or so. I'm enjoying the re-reading of the Nevil Shute book so have already reserved another.
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The Icelandic book will make for 'cooling' reading! All snow and ice... I found it a fascinating insight into a whole different culture. The food though... I'm not sure I'd enjoy the meals! I've just started the next in the series. It's still snowing...
ReplyDeleteI tried it but gave up after a few pages to read something else, but I'll try again
DeleteSatu is a quite common Finnish name, I have known a few Satu's being a Finn myself. I found the Katie Fforde book not as interesting as some of her other books and have found this with several other similar authors who I enjoyed earlier but not so much now.
ReplyDeleteI read a little of the Katie Fforde and decided it wasn't as good as previous books and gave up!
DeleteWhy I'm anonymous I don't know. Tuuliika
ReplyDeleteI remember reading A Town Like Alice years ago and being blown away by it, but I have never come across any more books by Nevil Shute. You've made me think that it might be worth the effort to seek some out.
ReplyDeleteI recently read a book which was flagged up as a thriller, but turned out to be an insipid family drama. I stuck with it, but felt really cheated. There ought to be a law against misleading book blurbs!
I think I will read all- or as many as the library has - of the Nevil Shute books - many are reprinted which is a good sign and they do seem to be good stories.
DeleteThe Alcarez / Fognini match was superb, wasn’t it? Must’ve been tough for both players in that heat!
ReplyDeleteI’m reading Hardy at the moment…quite hard going but I’m persevering!
Have a good week! 😁
That heat for players and spectators wouldn't be something I'd like to sit out in! A really good game though and I'm glad Carlos came through.
DeleteI've only read one Thomas Hardy because I thought I ought but that was enough!
Trustee from the Toolroom is one of my favourite Nevil Shute books. I think it's not more popular as people are put off by the title - the 'hero' is an engineer (like Shute) but you don't need to be an engineer to enjoy it. It is a gentle book about a man who overcomes all sorts of problems travelling overseas to collect an inheritance for his niece.
ReplyDeleteI've finished it already - such a good story - he writes well and I'm planning to read more.
DeleteI read a Finnish thriller. It was quite hard going but the story was sufficiently intriguing to keep me going. It made such an impact on me that I cannot now remember title or author!
ReplyDeleteI tried this one but gave up, I might go back and try again and get to more than a dozen pages
DeleteAm currently reading the Susie Dent one and enjoying it. Catriona
ReplyDeleteI hadn't realised that Susie Dent had written any books. I'll look her up as I would imagine that she's a good writer. Arilx
ReplyDeleteI'm still looking out for The Homecoming on the charity book table, it's got a lot of good reviews. It seems that we have both done book posts on the same day. :-)
ReplyDeleteI read On the Beach by Nevil Shute a few years ago for our book group read and couldn't believe how it denigrated women but that was how it was in those times.
ReplyDeleteYou are set for some reading material now, Sue. That's wonderful. Enjoy! I'm in the middle of reading "Radical Acceptance" by Tara Brach Ph.D. A little non-fiction self-help book for me this time. ~Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeleteWimbledon is providing some good viewing. The high heat and humidity seem to be impacting many of us.
ReplyDeleteJune provided many good reads.
I'm rereading another Kate Morton book, "The House at Riverton". Good reading for a hot summer day! Must look for the Kristen Hannah book as I'm sure I have read and enjoyed her before.
ReplyDeleteLots of good reading material. I always find something to add to my list.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Ooh, I haven't read that Nevil Shute, so will have to look for it. There's just something about his writing; I pick up the book to skim a few pages, and find I've read for ages, totally engrossed. And I actually find his books that are about airplanes extremely fascinating, especially since many of them feature early airplanes. Reading the first Louise Penny right now...I must be the last person in the world to read it! Jen in NS
ReplyDeleteI have two Eldridge but they're for my summer reading. I hope he's pretty good. I remember what you mentioned about one of them (St. paul's, maybe?) I couldn't see the title of the yellow British Library one. I just finished another Lorac. I really like her!
ReplyDeleteI used to enjoy Nevil Shute, might be time to revisit some. A Town Like Alice always deserves a reread.
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