Audiobooks - September to November 2025
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smallhobbitI suppose averaging two audio books a month isn't bad, and I've reduced by TBL to 13, so, and I also have 2 pre-orders coming out next year.
Death in Le Jardin by Ian Moore, read by Ian Moore
The fourth Follet Valley mystery. I continue to enjoy the series - yes, they have some slightly off the wall plots and characters, but the more I read/hear, the more I enjoy them. The recurring characters, even the more bizarre, are fun and entertaining.
A Gravelly Troubling Discovery by Hannah Hendy, read by Jenny Funnell
Fifth in the Dinner Lady Detectives series. I do like the dinner ladies, even if Clementine can be trying, but she's Marjorie's wife (Marjorie is the major protagonist) and she's quite aware of Clementine's character traits. The plot is slightly ridiculous, but the way it's worked out is fun and again, I'm now invested in the characters. It's a cosy read/listen, so I'm happy to spend time with the dinner ladies.
Black Notice by Joy Ellis, read by Richard Armitage
The next in the Jackman and Evans series, and another compelling plot. I'm very fond of DI Jackman, but also enjoy the way the story is from the viewpoint of various different characters, and seeing how their lives weave together. I did guess one of the perpetrators, but the other was a surprise.
Untrue till Death by Graham Brack, read by Alex Wyndham
The second in the Master Mercurius series. Master Mercurius is based in 17th century Leiden and the story involves him travelling both to Den Haag and Utrecht. I really enjoy all the period details and the plot was fascinating. My thanks totherealsnape for introducing me to him.
Quantum of Menace by Vaseem Khan, read by Alexander Armstrong
The first in a new series by Vaseem Khan (one of my favourite authors) which involves Q from MI6 being forced to retire. He returns to his home town after 30 years to solve the death of a former childhood friend. I didn't like Alexander Armstrong's narration, and so set the speed to 1.2x which improved it. The story however, involving quantum computing and much more, including James Bond at one point, was excellent. And I'm delighted there will be a second in the series.
The Secret Pilgrim by John Le Carre, read by Michael Jayston
The final book in my Smiley list. I did enjoy this, although there was very little of Smiley in it (I certainly preferred the George Smiley of the earlier novels, rather than the later ones). I'm glad I've made my way through the series, even if at times it felt like a bit of a slog.
Death in Le Jardin by Ian Moore, read by Ian Moore
The fourth Follet Valley mystery. I continue to enjoy the series - yes, they have some slightly off the wall plots and characters, but the more I read/hear, the more I enjoy them. The recurring characters, even the more bizarre, are fun and entertaining.
A Gravelly Troubling Discovery by Hannah Hendy, read by Jenny Funnell
Fifth in the Dinner Lady Detectives series. I do like the dinner ladies, even if Clementine can be trying, but she's Marjorie's wife (Marjorie is the major protagonist) and she's quite aware of Clementine's character traits. The plot is slightly ridiculous, but the way it's worked out is fun and again, I'm now invested in the characters. It's a cosy read/listen, so I'm happy to spend time with the dinner ladies.
Black Notice by Joy Ellis, read by Richard Armitage
The next in the Jackman and Evans series, and another compelling plot. I'm very fond of DI Jackman, but also enjoy the way the story is from the viewpoint of various different characters, and seeing how their lives weave together. I did guess one of the perpetrators, but the other was a surprise.
Untrue till Death by Graham Brack, read by Alex Wyndham
The second in the Master Mercurius series. Master Mercurius is based in 17th century Leiden and the story involves him travelling both to Den Haag and Utrecht. I really enjoy all the period details and the plot was fascinating. My thanks to
therealsnape for introducing me to him.Quantum of Menace by Vaseem Khan, read by Alexander Armstrong
The first in a new series by Vaseem Khan (one of my favourite authors) which involves Q from MI6 being forced to retire. He returns to his home town after 30 years to solve the death of a former childhood friend. I didn't like Alexander Armstrong's narration, and so set the speed to 1.2x which improved it. The story however, involving quantum computing and much more, including James Bond at one point, was excellent. And I'm delighted there will be a second in the series.
The Secret Pilgrim by John Le Carre, read by Michael Jayston
The final book in my Smiley list. I did enjoy this, although there was very little of Smiley in it (I certainly preferred the George Smiley of the earlier novels, rather than the later ones). I'm glad I've made my way through the series, even if at times it felt like a bit of a slog.
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