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Books - September 2024
Sep. 26th, 2024 08:51 pmOnly 5 books this month, because I gave up on one book partway through and didn't try to replace it. I'm slightly ahead of my Goodreads challenge total for the year, so that's okay.
The Labyrinth Makers by Anthony Price
Another new Penguin classic crime and espionage publication and the second book by Price in the series. It was convoluted and ultimately not particularly satisfying for me. Although I enjoy espionage, I doubt I will be reading more.
Carpe Jugulum by Terry Pratchett
The sixth in the Witches' series and just as entertaining as the others. There are vampires, who need to be put in their place and the witches are the ones to do it - with a little help from various friends and the innumerable relatives of Nanny Ogg.
Crooked Heart by Lissa Evans
Set in WWII, Noel Bostock is evacuated out of London on the death of his godmother, with whom he'd been living. He ends up with Vera Sedge who has an eye for a chance, but isn't very good at it, until Noel starts to help her. They make a great pairing and I found myself rooting for them. I did enjoy the book. The library has a couple more books by Lissa Evans so I plan to read them next year.
Too Many Cooks by Rosemary Shrager
This is the third cosy mystery by Rosemary Shrager that I've read - this one as soon as the library had a copy. Shrager was a cook, so the culinary episodes are accurate and fit into the story very well. And I was completely caught out by the eventual murderer which was excellent.
Death and the Penguin by Andre Kurkov
Last year Shedunnit asked for specific requests for crime novels and I asked for something with a penguin. One of the members suggested this. It's not what I'd have been looking for and isn't for penguin lovers. The story is interesting and different, which is why I finished it, but I felt I'd been misdirected.
The Labyrinth Makers by Anthony Price
Another new Penguin classic crime and espionage publication and the second book by Price in the series. It was convoluted and ultimately not particularly satisfying for me. Although I enjoy espionage, I doubt I will be reading more.
Carpe Jugulum by Terry Pratchett
The sixth in the Witches' series and just as entertaining as the others. There are vampires, who need to be put in their place and the witches are the ones to do it - with a little help from various friends and the innumerable relatives of Nanny Ogg.
Crooked Heart by Lissa Evans
Set in WWII, Noel Bostock is evacuated out of London on the death of his godmother, with whom he'd been living. He ends up with Vera Sedge who has an eye for a chance, but isn't very good at it, until Noel starts to help her. They make a great pairing and I found myself rooting for them. I did enjoy the book. The library has a couple more books by Lissa Evans so I plan to read them next year.
Too Many Cooks by Rosemary Shrager
This is the third cosy mystery by Rosemary Shrager that I've read - this one as soon as the library had a copy. Shrager was a cook, so the culinary episodes are accurate and fit into the story very well. And I was completely caught out by the eventual murderer which was excellent.
Death and the Penguin by Andre Kurkov
Last year Shedunnit asked for specific requests for crime novels and I asked for something with a penguin. One of the members suggested this. It's not what I'd have been looking for and isn't for penguin lovers. The story is interesting and different, which is why I finished it, but I felt I'd been misdirected.
