Category Archives: Lists

2011: The year in books

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

I read a few more than 147 books in 2011, since some of the more frequent re-reads did not make it to my official list. Of these, 31 were re-reads: not a bad percentage, for me. As any reader who … Continue reading →

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LIST: Lacuna (not the Barbara Kingsolver book)

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

Apologies for the long gap in my posting – I’ve been overseas on and off since September and not feeling much inclined to review books (though I read quite a few last month, though hardly any so far in November). … Continue reading →

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RECOMMENDATION: Short stories

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

I don’t read a lot of short stories, and some writers are better than others in creating their worlds, but it’s a form of fiction which I do enjoy. I haven’t read any stories by some of the acknowledged masters … Continue reading →

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Review of 2010 in books

Posted on January 3, 2011 by

I started the ‘Book A Week’ challenge on the Chaletian Bulletin Board in 2009, which certainly did a lot for my reading of ‘new’ books. For 2010 I aimed for one hundred books over the year, but didn’t manage to … Continue reading →

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Currently to be read – 5th October

Posted on October 5, 2010 by

When I have some spare time, I’ll write up some more reviews. In the mean time, this is what’s currently on my to-read list. Currently causing delays in the schedule is The Jewel in the Crown, which is taking time … Continue reading →

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Miss Silver detective novels (list)

Posted on April 9, 2009 by

Grey Mask The Case is Closed Lonesome Road Danger Point (aka In The Balance) The Chinese Shawl Miss Silver Intervenes The Clock Strikes Twelve The Key The Traveller Returns (aka She Came Back) Pilgrim’s Rest (aka Dark Threat) Latter End … Continue reading →

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