I don't often buy a whole batch of books all at once but it just happened this way last week.
I like to have a selection of different books waiting to be read so that I can choose what takes my fancy at any given time.
A Nurse's secret is part of The Nightingale series by Donna Douglas. I've read all of the preceding books so as soon as I saw the latest one on offer for 99p on Kindle, I grabbed it.
I don't visit charity shops on a regular basis but I popped into a couple recently and came out with three books. I loved The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and Miss Benson's Beetle, both by Rachel Joyce, so when I saw The Music Shop by the same author I thought I'd give this one a try. I know Judith Kerr from The Tiger Who Came to Tea, but I haven't read the semi-autobiographical novels she wrote about the war. I'm really looking forward to reading this one. I've watched The Handmaid's Tale and the book was on my wish list so when I saw it, I picked it up.
I popped into The Works and saw that they'd got a Black Friday offer on. Instead of three books for £7.50, their usual offer, it was four books for that price. How could I resist? I've read a few Jenny Colgan books in the past, they were okay, I couldn't resist one about knitting though. I haven't read anything by Freida McFadden before but she seems to be a popular author at the moment, the world and his wife seem to be reading her novels, so I thought I'd give one a go. The Trial sounds intriguing so that was put into the basket, and The Librarians of Rue de Picardie is based on a true story which sounds fascinating so that one came home with me too.
After writing the above, I happened to pass the charity shops close to home and couldn't resist popping in, I came home with another three books. Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers was on my list of books to look out for, I'd read some reviews and thought it was something I might like so I'm pleased to have found this. I'm interested to read more from Kristin Hannah after reading The Four Winds earlier this year so I picked up True Colours. I'm curious about Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K Jerome after hearing people mention it, so that came home with me too.
I really didn't need any more books, there are already plenty waiting for me on the bookshelf but I just couldn't resist.
Hi Jo! I love that you have a nice stash of books waiting for you when you wanna sit and read. Where do you enjoy reading? When it's nice outside, I love to read outside. It's so peaceful. Right now though, I've been reading in bed and also in the snug. In the snug is where we have couch and two small Christmas trees and then a big screen where I play Christmas or fireplace sorta scenes. Fall scenes and bookshoppes with fireplaces and the like.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a fun week ahead.
I usually read when I can find time during the day to sit down for a while, often with a cup of tea. I sometimes read in bed too but not for long as I'm usually tired when I go to bed. I sometimes take a book out with me but not often.
DeleteA lovely selection of books for you to read. I hope you enjoy reading them. I wonder which one will you choose first?
ReplyDeleteYou have some fantastic books there, enjoy your reading.
ReplyDeleteYou can never have too many books.
ReplyDeleteI often visit charity shops return those I've read and get some more.
I've also started using my local library more ... so lots to read during the cooler/cold winter months.
All the best Jan
That is a tremendous haul! Enjoy curling up with a cuppa and a book!
ReplyDeleteWhat bargains you got, I love Freida McFadden and I've read some of the others you've bought too.. if you haven't read The Women by Kristin Hannah you must, it will blow you away!!
ReplyDeletePerfect winter readings. Always good to see recommendations. B x
ReplyDeleteI used to buy books this way but now I use Kindle, Just as well as my book shelves are full to bursting
ReplyDeleteYou can't beat curling up with a book! I am sure you will enjoy some (if not all) of these.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Ellie
That is a good and varied selection of books and genres. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteLovely, lots to keep you going when it's a bit miserable outside and Jack is busy at home.
ReplyDeleteYou had quite a good haul! I thought I had read all of Kristin Hannah's books, but apparently not. Just did a look for True Colors, and Libby doesn't have the audio version; so will make a note and check again later. I much prefer audio, as I do other things while listening. Enjoy your book stash.
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You can never have enough books to read and what a good haul. Someone gave me The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher and I'd always thought, no, not my sort of author, but I was hooked and have since found some more of hers. Currently reading Winter Solstice. Xx
ReplyDeleteA good selection. Happy reading. xx
ReplyDeleteThere's never enough books.
ReplyDeleteNice mix of books there. I've got the Jo Spain one on my TBR shelf and i've read The Surrogate mother and True Colours. Enjoy :-)
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