October/November Books
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pandopI realised so late in November that I hadn't done October's books, I decided to run them together.
October
29: A Feast for Crows George R.R. Martin
Really good, I liked the changes in some of the characters, but not all of them.
30: A Dying Light in Cordubua Lindsey Davis (Kindle)
What else would I re-read on the holiday where I finally get to go to Cordoba? Perfect holiday reading, as it has always been on of my favourite Falcos anyway. There are still a lot of olive trees in Andalusia too - they make about half the olive oil in the world!
31: Blood , Sweat and Tea Tom Reynolds (Kindle)
I had forgotten how much I had enjoyed reading this blog, and what an excellent writer Tom Reynolds is.
33: The Lost Prophecies The Medieval Murderers
I bought this on Skirlington Market, thinking I hadn't read it before, but I recognised some of the stories, and then I remembered really disliking the futuristic story at the end (I want my murders medieval!). I liked the other stories very much though.
33: As They Slept Andy Leeks (Kindle)
Written on his daily commute. It would have been better if he had written a blog - although I have read better blogs (see above). Not a keeper. Wish I hadn't bought part 2.
November
34: The Painted Lady Edward Marston
Good mystery, I like this series, as I love the friendship between the main characters, one that endures despite their differences.
35: King Arthur's Bones The Medieval Murderers
Even though there is a modern epilogue to this one too, it isn't nearly so annoying as the one above. Good range of stories in this one, and I really did like the ending in the 'modern' bit.
36: The Female Man Joanna Russ
This was the first book we have read for the new book club at work. In it's favour I can say it gave us a lot to talk about. But I really did not enjoy this. Far too disjointed, and I felt the plot and characterization suffered in favour of making important points. What was really annoying was there were some bits that were really good, and then they stop in favour of important points.
My choice next month, I hope they like it a bit better...
October
29: A Feast for Crows George R.R. Martin
Really good, I liked the changes in some of the characters, but not all of them.
30: A Dying Light in Cordubua Lindsey Davis (Kindle)
What else would I re-read on the holiday where I finally get to go to Cordoba? Perfect holiday reading, as it has always been on of my favourite Falcos anyway. There are still a lot of olive trees in Andalusia too - they make about half the olive oil in the world!
31: Blood , Sweat and Tea Tom Reynolds (Kindle)
I had forgotten how much I had enjoyed reading this blog, and what an excellent writer Tom Reynolds is.
33: The Lost Prophecies The Medieval Murderers
I bought this on Skirlington Market, thinking I hadn't read it before, but I recognised some of the stories, and then I remembered really disliking the futuristic story at the end (I want my murders medieval!). I liked the other stories very much though.
33: As They Slept Andy Leeks (Kindle)
Written on his daily commute. It would have been better if he had written a blog - although I have read better blogs (see above). Not a keeper. Wish I hadn't bought part 2.
November
34: The Painted Lady Edward Marston
Good mystery, I like this series, as I love the friendship between the main characters, one that endures despite their differences.
35: King Arthur's Bones The Medieval Murderers
Even though there is a modern epilogue to this one too, it isn't nearly so annoying as the one above. Good range of stories in this one, and I really did like the ending in the 'modern' bit.
36: The Female Man Joanna Russ
This was the first book we have read for the new book club at work. In it's favour I can say it gave us a lot to talk about. But I really did not enjoy this. Far too disjointed, and I felt the plot and characterization suffered in favour of making important points. What was really annoying was there were some bits that were really good, and then they stop in favour of important points.
My choice next month, I hope they like it a bit better...