tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post5336658426632490624..comments2024-03-26T09:40:32.468+00:00Comments on Through The Keyhole: Reading - August 2016Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-14651277079887290562016-08-31T21:11:36.038+01:002016-08-31T21:11:36.038+01:00I enjoyed reading it. I'm looking out for more...I enjoyed reading it. I'm looking out for more Liane Moriarty books now.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-82286365655908542202016-08-31T20:27:26.810+01:002016-08-31T20:27:26.810+01:00What a varied selection Jo, I do like the sound of...What a varied selection Jo, I do like the sound of Little Big Lies.xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-62625050044504488232016-08-29T21:39:23.218+01:002016-08-29T21:39:23.218+01:00I haven't read any of those authors before. Th...I haven't read any of those authors before. Thank you for the recommendations.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-7086196671115817922016-08-29T21:36:34.637+01:002016-08-29T21:36:34.637+01:00I'm always pleased when I find a book I really...I'm always pleased when I find a book I really enjoy, there's just so much choice out there and I don't enjoy everything I pick up.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-88403375955824863192016-08-29T21:33:48.446+01:002016-08-29T21:33:48.446+01:00I hope you enjoy it, I certainly did.I hope you enjoy it, I certainly did.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-63212867824378384542016-08-29T21:33:01.977+01:002016-08-29T21:33:01.977+01:00Agatha Christie is great at keeping you guessing, ...Agatha Christie is great at keeping you guessing, there's always lots of red herrings in the stories which throw you off track. I've enjoyed all the Liane Moriarty books I've read so far, I'd definitely recommend this one.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-82774112974005692312016-08-29T21:30:40.893+01:002016-08-29T21:30:40.893+01:00I enjoyed all the books I read this month. Sorry I...I enjoyed all the books I read this month. Sorry I missed your call today, we've been out for the day and set off early.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-35732440163892011672016-08-29T14:06:33.613+01:002016-08-29T14:06:33.613+01:00One of the nicest Christmas reads is Rosamunde Pil...One of the nicest Christmas reads is Rosamunde Pilcher's Winter Solstice. And if you want something amusing then try Jane Gordon-Cummings' A Proper Family Christmas. (Jane is the sister of well-known novelist Katie Fforde.)<br />Margaret P galanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190356279359463949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-53657587574759176582016-08-29T10:44:28.001+01:002016-08-29T10:44:28.001+01:00I have spates of reading fiction and then non-fict...I have spates of reading fiction and then non-fiction, Jo. I need to read certain things for my writing, but recently I read and love Michelle Gable's A Paris Apartment, that was a great read. <br />Margaret P galanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190356279359463949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-37963854622597321722016-08-29T08:44:36.166+01:002016-08-29T08:44:36.166+01:00Looking forward to ordering big little lies to tak...Looking forward to ordering big little lies to take on holiday with me! Living Alone in Your 60'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08848266282669835475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-62089311523972660622016-08-29T07:34:06.767+01:002016-08-29T07:34:06.767+01:00The AC one sounds really good, if there were only ...The AC one sounds really good, if there were only 4 characters but the plot kept you guessing. The festive one sound slike it was a bit of a find if you want to read the next couple now as well. Definitely like the sound of the last one too.<br />Lisa xLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05286339918056081955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-89962379022207272142016-08-28T20:50:49.472+01:002016-08-28T20:50:49.472+01:004 books, well done. I've not done much readin...4 books, well done. I've not done much reading lately, but saw one today whilst out, called 'Amber's Donkey' which I'll see if our library can get in, when we get home. I'll ring tomorrow morning to sort a day. Take care. Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945482062858126629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-56458052669987027132016-08-28T20:17:26.140+01:002016-08-28T20:17:26.140+01:00I never really plan to read Christmas books around...I never really plan to read Christmas books around Christmas time but perhaps I should, I've seen quite a few around so I'm sure I'd have plenty to choose from.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-67767556247335366682016-08-28T19:28:54.790+01:002016-08-28T19:28:54.790+01:00I like the sound of the Christmas book, I adore Ch...I like the sound of the Christmas book, I adore Christmas novels. I shall bee arranging mine soon and looking for some more x Jo@awholeplotoflovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03525039817338877634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-45584307442529627832016-08-28T18:46:50.223+01:002016-08-28T18:46:50.223+01:00It's disappointing when that happens, I wonder...It's disappointing when that happens, I wonder which one you read. I thought The Last Anniversary and The Husband's Secret were good and I've thoroughly enjoyed Big Little Lies this month.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-53702962251470354802016-08-28T18:43:37.012+01:002016-08-28T18:43:37.012+01:00I would definitely start with the first book in th...I would definitely start with the first book in the Ladies' Detective Agency series, each book is a story in itself but I think it would be best to know the backstory of each character otherwise certain things just wouldn't make sense. They're really gentle books, the detective part of them is really secondary to the character stories. The forecast doesn't look too bad at the moment so I'm hoping that we can have some nice days out, there's also decorating to finish off in between.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-86059423301970431562016-08-28T18:39:39.815+01:002016-08-28T18:39:39.815+01:00I'm exactly the same. The sign of a good book ...I'm exactly the same. The sign of a good book is when you don't want to get to the end, but that's not a problem when there's a sequel.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-19202905241183141932016-08-28T18:28:50.078+01:002016-08-28T18:28:50.078+01:00I've not read any of The No.1 Ladies' Dete...I've not read any of The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series by Alexander McCall Smith... perhaps I should. Is it best to start with the first one? <br /><br />Great that Mick has the whole week off, I will keep my fingers crossed that you have good weather and can get out and about and enjoy some late August / early September sunshine.<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-50433720973061953672016-08-28T17:53:25.629+01:002016-08-28T17:53:25.629+01:00All 4 were good reads this month! I'm usually...All 4 were good reads this month! I'm usually a bit sad when I finish a good book as I want to know... what happened then?... It's nice when a book you enjoy has a sequel or is part of a series as in the Sleigh Bells book.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-42237688876710331742016-08-28T17:20:41.309+01:002016-08-28T17:20:41.309+01:00I know, it did feel a bit weird reading about Chri...I know, it did feel a bit weird reading about Christmas in August but I still enjoyed it. I really like the Ladies' Detective Agency books, they're a nice, gentle read.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-36456506993965044782016-08-28T17:09:47.477+01:002016-08-28T17:09:47.477+01:00I really enjoyed Big Little Lies, but recently tri...I really enjoyed Big Little Lies, but recently tried another book by her and did not like it at all, I was so surprised!<br />Hugs,<br />MeredithMereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-13363093447661395162016-08-28T17:07:04.239+01:002016-08-28T17:07:04.239+01:00A Christmas book... in August?! :D I'll wait u...A Christmas book... in August?! :D I'll wait until it's November, I think.<br /><br />I keep meaning to pick up a Alexander McCall Smith book as I've not read any, yet.Nikki - Notes of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116292112164268244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-6293081938698409132016-08-28T16:58:53.624+01:002016-08-28T16:58:53.624+01:00I haven't read either of those so I'll put...I haven't read either of those so I'll put them on my list of books to read, I've enjoyed all three books of hers that I've read so far.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-45002423141234899612016-08-28T16:57:25.431+01:002016-08-28T16:57:25.431+01:00My lack of knowledge about bridge didn't spoil...My lack of knowledge about bridge didn't spoil the book for me but I'm sure it would add a bit of interest for anyone who does understand the terminology. Thank you, it's brightened up a bit this afternoon, I'm hoping that the rest of the week is better.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-13441050404509830492016-08-28T16:50:26.915+01:002016-08-28T16:50:26.915+01:00I can see how some people wouldn't get on with...I can see how some people wouldn't get on with Alexander McCall Smith, I really like the Ladies' Detective Agency books but I read Fatty O'Leary's Dinner Party, a stand alone book which is supposed to be humorous but I actually found it dull. I haven't read any of his other books. I'm thoroughly enjoying working my way through Agatha Christie's books, I read a lot of them in my teens but can't remember them now. You've been reading a wide range of books, the one about the Great Fire of London sounds interesting. I used to read more non-fiction than fiction but it's the other way round now.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.com