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Mrs Robinson’s Disgrace – Kate Summerscale
I have read The Suspicions of Mr Whicher or The Murder at Road Hill House which made me keen to read Ms Summerscale’s next work. I checked out a large print version from the library and there wasn’t any images – … Continue reading
Filed under Non-Fiction, Recommended
Bring Up the Bodies – Hilary Mantel
As I enjoyed reading Wolf Hall, I was keen to read the sequel. Here is the blurb … Though he battled for seven years to marry her, Henry is disenchanted with Anne Boleyn. She has failed to give him a son … Continue reading
Filed under Fiction, Recommended
The Art of Fielding – Chad Harbach
I read about this novel somewhere and I can’t remember where – possibly The Australian, but I can’t find a review online. I got into the queue at the library and was pleasantly surprised to get an email last week informing … Continue reading
Filed under Fiction, Recommended
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet – Jamie Ford
This novel was recommended on a blog I read (possibly this one). I didn’t know anything about it, but reserved if from the library – there was quite a queue. Here’s the description … In the opening pages of Jamie … Continue reading
Filed under Fiction - Light, Recommended
Reading Resolutions
This year I plan to consume less. I’m not going to buy any new books this year (except for the book club books). I’m going to read the books in my pile, the books hidden in my book shelves plus … Continue reading
Filed under Miscellaneous
Wolf Hall – Hilary Mantel
This is an enormous novel – difficult to read in bed. It is on the Man Booker 2009 Short List. This is partly why I wanted to read it, but mostly I was interested in the story. Here’s the synopsis … Continue reading
Filed under Recommended, Serious