Firstly must say thank you to everyone for comments about the shingles vaccination. I've known people who have had very painful episodes of shingles and suffered with it coming back again and again. So would like to avoid it if possible.
Just eight library books collected last week. Mostly crime fiction as usual. 'The Water Clock' by Jim Kelly is the first of a series of his that I've not read any of yet. Patricia Hall is a crime author I read 30 years ago, this is a more recent one that the library still had in stock. I've read one by Alis Hawkins before and tried and failed with another, but this is a different series to try. Best of all is the new one by Rory Clements - that is sure to be a good read. Two books of short crime stories and finally two non fiction to try.
I'm sure I'll have run out well before the four weeks until the van is round again. So I'll be reading from my shelves for sure. There are already 3 books on the way for me to collect in October so I'm hoping for a good selection then.
Looking back to August when I collected this big haul of 14 books. I read six out of the nine crime fiction and
three out of the others that aren't crime. I've still got the Suffolk Place Names Book here waiting to be used for a blog post.
As always information on those read are added to the Books Read 2025 page.
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Did you not get on with Alis Hawkin's Teifi valley coroner series then? I loved those (but know the area too, which helps).
ReplyDeleteI think a couple of days of feeling grotty from the Shingles jab is better than having Shingles, which is downright nasty from what I've heard.
I read the first one of the Teifi series but for a reason I can't remember, when I tried the next I just didn't get on with it. Maybe I'll try again if I like the one above
DeleteAlan had shingles a couple of years ago, it lasted a long time and was extremely painful so he was happy to be offered the vaccination. That IS a small haul of library books for you, it's a good job you have 1 or 2 books of your own. 😉
ReplyDeleteLooking for a bigger haul in October - thankfully
Delete'Breaking in' an unfamiliar author is always interesting.
ReplyDeleteSome write one good book and then the next is a let down
DeleteThese authors are all unfamiliar to me. I will look for Rory Clements first, although I did vow on Saturday to concentrate on the books piled on the floor instead of library books for a few months (not counting library books I have already requested).
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed all of Rory Clements. The Tom Wilde series is the best.
DeleteThanks for the Rory Clements recommendation, I need new ideas for when I next go the library.
ReplyDeleteAlison in Devon x
Look up the list on Fantastic Fiction and start at the beginning is best way
DeleteI'll be checking my (stateside) library for some of thee, thank you. A shingles story - years ago a co-worker was rubbing her midriff through her shirt and commented that she had the most annoying match. Always inquisitive, I said "show me!", she pulled up her shirt and I said "SHINGLES - leave immediately and go to Urgent Care for some meds". She thought I was magic - really just hyper worried about anything my kids might develop! As it turned out she battled the rash for a couple weeks, but it didn't spread to her eyes or other very serious complications. I'm a great proponent of vaccination in general.
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I've heard how painful it can be so will hopefully avoid ever getting it
DeleteI've been reading the Simon Serrailler series by Susan Hill. There are quite a few books in this series. I may check out that Rory Clements next...
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sue.
I must have another go at the Susan Hill Serrailler series
DeleteI got some good suggestions from Susan Hills Year of Reading book, having been unable to get the Mangan book about reading. On crime fiction, I follow the Shedunnit podcast, which is on my podcast app and YouTube. Very good discussions about crime fiction, full of ideas.
ReplyDeleteI like the sound of that podcast - I shall look it up.
Deleteive had shingles a few times a year for over 40 years , i have the bilateral version , one side is minor the other is epic ive also had them internally which was interesting , my dad was the same, Doctors never believe you unless they have had it themselves they are dismissive and think its an illness just for little old ladies.
ReplyDeleteI've heard how horrible it is so the vaccine will be a very good idea
DeleteDefinitely have your Shingles jab. It didn't hurt and I only had a red rash at the injection site for a couple of days and OH had nothing. Xx
ReplyDeleteI don't usually get any reaction to the flu jab so hoping for the same
DeleteI always enjoy your book posts!
ReplyDeleteHope there is something there that you might like reading
DeleteDefinitely go for the shingles jab. My dad died from chronic leukaemia but even at the end the only thing he was frightened of was getting shingles again. He said it was unbearable. The effects on nerves can be permanent; shingles is to be avoided if at all possible.
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely getting the vaccine - so many stories of the pain involved with shingles are frightening
DeleteSome good reading there. I looked at a book today but I am going to see if I can get it on my ereader. The cost was eye wateringly high.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I'm grateful for the library every time I get a brand new book from them and look at the price on the cover.
DeleteComparatively speaking, that is a small number of books for you. Hopefully, October will bring more books.
ReplyDeleteLike many of your readers, I've had the Shingles vaccine too. It provides great protection. Shingles can be mild or quite severe. Various friends have had both experiences, and I hope to avoid the illness entirely.
Best to avoid shingles with the vaccine I think
DeleteI always enjoy seeing the library bookshelf post.
ReplyDeleteI read a lot while I was away. I really need to make time to read more now that I'm back home. I have to work my way through the bookshelves so I can continue my sort out!