Here is the list of books that we have read recently.
Hopefully you will find some in here to inspire you.
All the best.
Kerrie
Heather
I have obviously read many books whilst confined to
home over the past few weeks. They include, amongst others,
several in the
Shetland series by Anne Cleeves;
Kiss the Girls and make them Cry by Mary
Higgins Clarke;
Chilbury Ladies Choir by Jennifer Ryan – an
enjoyable read set in England during the war with a few parallels to our
current situation (restrictions on food and travel, etc.);
The Lying Room
by Nicci French;
The Lace Weaver by Lauren Chater and The Silent
Patient by Alex Michaelides.
The last three I recommend -
The Lying
Room –A woman in a twenty year routine marriage has a fling but on visiting
the lover’s pied- à- terre she finds him murdered. She wipes down and
sanitises everything, however, whilst cleaning she has taken off her bangle and
forgets to take it when she leaves. She has a difficult relationship with her
teenaged daughter and whilst innocent of the murder, the more she lies the more
entangled her life becomes (“What tangled webs we weave …. ….. .. ……. .. …….”).
The Lace Weaver – set in Estonia in the 1940’s amid the horrors of Stalin’s
regime and Hitler’s Nazis. A small group of women knit traditional shawls and
scarves to intricate patterns handed down for generations. They sell them at
local markets for a small amount until that is banned, but some of the women
are determined to keep their legacy alive. This brought back many
wonderful childhood memories of much time spent with my grandmother (both she
and my mother wee tremendous knitters). When I was young my grandmother used to
knit the finest, cobwebby stoles in white or black with silver or gold lurex
thread running through them. The yarn was as fine as sewing thread and the
knitting needles as thin as sewing needles. The end product definitely
passed the ‘wedding ring test’ as in the book and I only wish that I had one
today, but alas she gave them all away.
The Silent Patient –is a shocking
psychological thriller of a woman's act of violence against her husband―and of
the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive, with a twist at the
end that you would probably not see coming! I won’t spoil it for you! I believe
there is also a movie.
Perhaps you could remind readers about the click and
collect system at some libraries whilst they are closed.
[see a post on this blog]
Happy reading and thank heavens for good books to
occupy us during these tenuous times. Stay safe and well everyone!
Helene
U3A
Reading for Pleasure group read Australian (Adelaide) Hannah Kent’s ‘THE GOOD PEOPLE’, her second. Her first was ‘BURIAL RITES’, which I’ve been lent, but
not yet read.
In
two minds how I feel about ‘THE GOOD PEOPLE’; well researched, covers some ‘taboo’
subjects that are so common, need recognition. Set in an older Ireland.
Grim overall, I thought. Cindy
SUNSHINE SISTERS by Jane Green
& THE PEACOCK EMPORIUM by Jojo Moyes.
Jan N
THE HUNTER'S WIFE by Katherine Scholes
SECRETS - Lesley Pearse
THE LIGHT AFTER THE WAR - Anita Abriel
KISS THE GIRLS AND MAKE THEM CRY - Mary Higgins Clark
PARIS FOR ONE - JoJo Moyes (downloaded from Apple Books to my iPad for $1.99. Great
very short story for reading between other books)
Barbara W
The Clergyman’s Wife – Molly Greeley. This is the story of Charlotte Collins nee
Lucas who married the vicar of Hunsford.
Charlotte is the cousin of Elizabeth, who marries Mr Darcy (Pride and
Prejudice). Charlotte becomes enamoured
with a local farmer who lives in the local Parish. It’s a lovely story and a very easy read.
Suspect – Robert Crais. This was an audio book. A great story which kept me engrossed. Would have been hard to put down if it had
been the book. It’s the story of an Army
dog who’s first handler was killed and she had to be re-trained into the Police
Force. Maggie (the dog) was given to an
Officer who was severely injured in a robbery where is partner was killed. A great story about the dog around solving
the robbery.
The Paris Model – Alexandra
Joel. Alexandra Joel is an Australian
author who has worked in and around the fashion industry for many years. This story was inspired by a real story and
real event. Many of the names and events
involved with the House of Dior were actual, although the names were
changed. It was a good story and the
plot was very good, although the ending was a little bit predictable. A great. light read.
River Run – Nicole
Alexander. This was an audio book that I
read some years ago. It was equally
enjoyable as an audio book. It’s the
story of a family’s very large sheep property in western NSW and the intrigues
woven around the family. A good story.
Journey to Munich –
Jacqueline Winspear. This was another
audio book which had a very good story and kept me interested to the end. It’s the story of a widow who has previously
worked for the British Secret Service and is asked to do one last job, rescuing
a UK citizen who is being held at Dachau prison by the Gestapo.
Barbara A
THE STRANGER, Kate Riordan
THE SHADOW HOUR, Kate Riordan
PAST IMPERFECT, Julian Fellowes
Please note everyone that Barbara's husband Robert died unexpectedly on Tuesday 7 April.
Please note everyone that Barbara's husband Robert died unexpectedly on Tuesday 7 April.
Suzanne - having a shoulder replacement
ANGELS OF MERCY
intending to read
THE PARIS MODEL
HER MOTHER'S SECRET, Natasha Lester
A KISS FROM MR FITZGERALD, Natasha Lester
THE GERMAN GIRL
THE DAUGHTER'S TALE
WILD ASPARAGUS, WILD STRAWBERRIES
Meredith
Have
just finished reading THE WEDDING DRESS MAKER by Leah Fleming
A
story of a single mother and her life trying to provide for her son. A easy
read as
I
can’t seem to concentrate with all that is going on at the moment.
Spent
today moving 2 tons of wood so we can survive the winter.
Kerrie
I've had a good month, mainly because I have been travelling and sitting around in Tampa with nothing to do. Not much apart from crime fiction though. I read most of them as e-books on my Kindle
- 4.5, DAY OF THE DEAD, Nicci French
- 4.5, EVEN DOGS IN THE WILD, Ian Rankin
- 4.7, DEATH IS NOW MY NEIGHBOUR, Colin Dexter - audio book
- 4.5, THE TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ, Heather Morris - not crime fiction
- 4.5, NINE PERFECT STRANGERS, Liane Moriarty - Australian author
- 4.5, MR NOBODY, Catherine Steadman
- 4.3, CHICKEN FEED, Minette Walters
- 4.5, THE WIFE AND THE WIDOW, Christian White - Australian
- 4.5, THEIR LITTLE SECRET, Mark Billingham
- 4.6. THE LONG CALL, Ann Cleeves
- 4.5, GONE BY MIDNIGHT, Candice Fox - Australian
- 4.4, THE AU PAIR, Emma Rous
- 4.4, A MATTER OF MOTIVE, Margot Kinberg
- 4.2, DARKNESS FOR LIGHT, Emma Viskic - Australian
- 4.8, BLOOD RIVER, Tony Cavanaugh - Australian
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