Books read in May
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valoiseMoving Pictures by Terry Pratchett
Another Discworld book this time poking fun at the Hollywood film industry. It was fun, but not one I'll keep.
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
I only knew Osman from his appearances on British talk and game shows, so I was curious what he would be like as a writer. The title club are a group of retirees at a luxury community who each some unique skills to solve murders. The pacing and characterizations all pulled me in.
The Lord God Made Them All by James Herriorr
The only one of the All Creatures Great and Small series that I'd read before. Still enjoyable. Only one book left to go.
The Lengthening War: The Great War Diary of Mabel Goode by Michael Goode
In my ongoing research into food and WWI I was interested in this diary by a middle-aged, middle-class woman in England. Although she rarely touched on food shortages, it was an interesting look at how civilians in Britain viewed the war, from initial patriotic enthusiasm to the gradual realization of just how horrible the war really was.
The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman
Another Thursday Murder Club book, still enjoyable.
Abeni's Song by P. Djèlí Clark
I've really liked Clark's novels and short stories, this is his first YA book. Magic and evil in an African setting, this is really good. I've passed it on to my granddaughters.
Another Discworld book this time poking fun at the Hollywood film industry. It was fun, but not one I'll keep.
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
I only knew Osman from his appearances on British talk and game shows, so I was curious what he would be like as a writer. The title club are a group of retirees at a luxury community who each some unique skills to solve murders. The pacing and characterizations all pulled me in.
The Lord God Made Them All by James Herriorr
The only one of the All Creatures Great and Small series that I'd read before. Still enjoyable. Only one book left to go.
The Lengthening War: The Great War Diary of Mabel Goode by Michael Goode
In my ongoing research into food and WWI I was interested in this diary by a middle-aged, middle-class woman in England. Although she rarely touched on food shortages, it was an interesting look at how civilians in Britain viewed the war, from initial patriotic enthusiasm to the gradual realization of just how horrible the war really was.
The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman
Another Thursday Murder Club book, still enjoyable.
Abeni's Song by P. Djèlí Clark
I've really liked Clark's novels and short stories, this is his first YA book. Magic and evil in an African setting, this is really good. I've passed it on to my granddaughters.
