I have just finished Sue Townsend's The Woman Who Went To Bed For A Year ........ a laugh-a-page and one of the funniest books that I've read. Highly recommended
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"A wonderful, elegant novel with humour and desperation."
"If it's as good as Unravelling Oliver I'll be very happy"
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"The Island That Dared" by Dervla Murphy.
Her travels in Cuba when she was in her 70s. Clearly a fan of the "revolution". Very entertaining book so far though her biases shine through.
Her travels in Cuba when she was in her 70s. Clearly a fan of the "revolution". Very entertaining book so far though her biases shine through.
Power and Thrones: A New History of the Middle Ages by Dan Jones.
Of course I would choose a fairly sizable book to read during a very busy period at work. But I finally got through it and got to say I really enjoyed reading about the Black Death, definitely the standout chapter to me. I've never thought of reading on the topic before but I am feeling inspired to do so, think I'll need to source some further reading on this.
Of course I would choose a fairly sizable book to read during a very busy period at work. But I finally got through it and got to say I really enjoyed reading about the Black Death, definitely the standout chapter to me. I've never thought of reading on the topic before but I am feeling inspired to do so, think I'll need to source some further reading on this.
I really enjoyed that. I'm on a similar bid to cover a massive topic in a relatively confined space:
The Greeks: A Global History by Roderick Beaton
I like Dan Jones, he manages to cover some very tangled material in a gripping way and has an eye for illuminating detail
Fool Me Once by Harlan Coben.
Such a good book.
Such a good book.
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Just read Anthony Doerr's "All The Light We Cannot See". Really enjoyed it.
Duffy & Son is up next.
Duffy & Son is up next.
I'm thinking of getting 'All the Light We Cannot See' it's coming to Netflix at some stage. I will also get his other book 'Cloud Cuckoo Land' they've both got good reviews
I adored Blood Orange but it's the author's peak. I wouldn't recommend her subsequent novels, which is a real shame. The 2nd is ok, the 3rd "It Ends at Midnight" is not great at all.
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