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The Week in Books: March 18 – March 24

Well that was a lovely week. I’ve been off work and recharging my batteries visiting a friend in Portugal – this involved sightseeing, ice cream, cat petting and lots of reading. It was a delight. And this week I’m back to the real world, but it’s Easter at the weekend, so that’s nice! In terms of the actual reading, I’m blitzing my way through another series by Patti Benning and then there were a few Girls Own books and then I’m nearly finished the Nick de Semelyen.

Read:

Singing in the Shrouds by Ngaio Marsh

Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner

Ricky at the Riding School by Patricia Baldwin

Offed in Oregon by Patti Benning

For The Sake of The House by Veronica Marlow

Croaked in California by Patti Benning

False Scent by Ngaio Marsh

Fallin’ Fast by Patti Benning

When Grumpy Met Sunshine by Charlotte Stein

Started:

Nabbed in New Mexico by Patti Benning

Still reading:

The Lantern’s Dance by Laurie R King

Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date by Ashley Herring Blake

The Last Action Heroes by Nick de Semelyen

Travellers in the Third Reich by Julia Boyd

Two books bought in a bookshop, three more at the Book Exchange.

Bonus picture: Fishing boats on the beach on Saturday.

*next to a book book title indicates that it came from NetGalley. ** indicates it was an advance copy from a source other than NetGalley.

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The Week in Books: March 11 – March 17

I actually have no idea what I’m going to write about tomorrow. Well maybe a little idea. Anyway, another super busy week, but still a few things read. I’ve got some days off this week which I’m really looking forward to – and plotting some reading time as part of that. I’ve got to get that long-runners list down. It’s starting to get embarrassing.

Read:

Chillin’ Out by Patti Benning

The Antiques Hunter’s Guide to Murder by C L Miller*

Scales of Justice by Ngaio Marsh

Warned in Wisconsin by Patti Benning

Off With His Head by Ngaio Marsh

Mayhem in Montana by Patti Benning

Miss Pickle by Constance Mackness

Started:

n/a

Still reading:

The Lantern’s Dance by Laurie R King

Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date by Ashley Herring Blake

The Last Action Heroes by Nick de Semelyen

Travellers in the Third Reich by Julia Boyd

One book bought. After quite a lot more than one the week before!

*next to a book book title indicates that it came from NetGalley. ** indicates it was an advance copy from a source other than NetGalley.

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The Week in Books: March 4 – March 10

I cannot tell you how busy last week was. But I am back in home in the UK and attempting to get my body clock back onto GMT. And not going to lie – I didn’t get much read last week – I mostly slept on the flights home rather than using it as reading time and I regret nothing to be honest! Anyway, this week should be a return to slightly more normal service. Possibly.

Read:

Buyin’ Trouble by Patti Benning

Murder in Michigan by Patti Benning

Murder Must Advertise by Dorothy L Sayers

The Whole Enchilada by Diane Mott Davidson

Gaudy Night by Dorothy L Sayers

The Golden One by Elizabeth Peters

I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

Started:

The Lantern’s Dance by Laurie R King

Still reading:

Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date by Ashley Herring Blake

The Antiques Hunter’s Guide to Murder by C L Miller*

The Last Action Heroes by Nick de Semelyen

Travellers in the Third Reich by Julia Boyd

Three preorders arrived but I think that was about it.

Bonus photo: spotted on the baggage carousel. I would not have any faith it that all having survived a flight unscathed.

*next to a book book title indicates that it came from NetGalley. ** indicates it was an advance copy from a source other than NetGalley.

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The Week in Books: February 26 – March 3

Hello from a mystery location, where it is 30+ degrees and very humid and where I can’t get my head around the massive time difference to home and my brain is a little frazzled. I’m on a work trip, so it’s been super busy – and that’s why the list is a little shorter. I have no clue what I’m going to write about tomorrow, because you’ve heard about all of these authors pretty recently but I’m sure I’ll think of something, or break the rules as usual!

Read:

Have His Carcase by Dorothy L Sayers

Opening Night by Ngaio Marsh

Strong Poison by Dorothy L Sayers

First Lady by Susan Elizabeth Philips

Mr Hot Shot CEO by Jackie Lau

Angel Catbird Vol 3 by Margaret Atwood et al

Sellin’ Out by Patti Benning

Started:

n/a

Still reading:

The Whole Enchilada by Diane Mott Davidson

Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date by Ashley Herring Blake

The Antiques Hunter’s Guide to Murder by C L Miller*

The Last Action Heroes by Nick de Semelyen

Travellers in the Third Reich by Julia Boyd

Ummm. Well, two books bought at the airport, two more bought in a bookshop here and a couple of ebooks too. I blame the jetlag!

Bonus photo: clouds appearing on the plane camera just as I approached flying over home!

*next to a book book title indicates that it came from NetGalley. ** indicates it was an advance copy from a source other than NetGalley.

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February Stats

Books read this month: 34*

New books: 22

Re-reads: 12 (all audiobooks)

Books from the to-read pile: 9

NetGalley books read: 2

Kindle Unlimited read: 7

Ebooks: 4

Audiobooks: 12

Non-fiction books: 0

Favourite book this month: Simply the Best by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Most read author: Ngaio Marsh because of the relisten

Books bought: ummm… I think it’s about 20 and a preorder.

Books read in 2024: 72

Books on the Goodreads to-read shelf (I don’t have copies of all of these!): 730

A pretty good month all in all, although I didn’t do very well on the NetGalley front. Must try harder in March!

Bonus picture: wisteria season not yet underway!

*includes some short stories/novellas/comics/graphic novels – including 7 this month

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The Week in Books: February 19 – February 25

Well this list looks a lot longer than it should because of the short stories from Improbable Meet Cute and a graphic novel. And obviously it has last week’s BotW on it because it was one of those weeks too. I’m off on my travels for work this week – proper travels out of the country – so we’ll see what that does to the list. I’m going to try and get that long running list down, but we will see. Service here should continue as usual though, even if I am in a different time zone.

Read:

Died in the Wool by Ngaio Marsh

The Love Wager by Lynn Painter

A Death Inside by Frances Brody

Final Curtain by Ngaio Marsh

At First Spite by Olivia Dade

With Any Luck by Ashley Poston

Drop, Cover and Hold on by Jasmine Guillory

Royal Valentine by Sariah Wilson

Rosemary takes to Teaching by Patricia Baldwin

Fence Vol 5 by C S Pascal et al

Started:

Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date by Ashley Herring Blake

The Whole Enchilada by Diane Mott Davidson

Still reading:

Mr Hot Shot CEO by Jackie Lau

The Antiques Hunter’s Guide to Murder by C L Miller*

The Last Action Heroes by Nick de Semelyen

Travellers in the Third Reich by Julia Boyd

Two ebooks bought and one paperback preordered.

Bonus photo: somewhat flooded on the way to work last week

*next to a book book title indicates that it came from NetGalley. ** indicates it was an advance copy from a source other than NetGalley.

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The Week in Books: February 12 – February 18

A pretty good week all in all. Very busy but some good stuff read amid it all. A distinct romance turn to the list though – but then it was Valentine’s Day so that might only to be expected!

Read:

A Surfeit of Lampreys by Ngaio Marsh

Worst Wingman Ever by Abby Jimenez

Death and the Dancing Footman by Ngaio Marsh

Simply the Best by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Colour Scheme by Ngaio Marsh

Grumpy Fake Boyfriend by Jackie Lau

Linda learns to Type by Patricia Baldwin

Started:

The Love Wager by Lynn Painter

Mr Hot Shot CEO by Jackie Lau

Still reading:

The Antiques Hunter’s Guide to Murder by C L Miller*

The Last Action Heroes by Nick de Semelyen

Travellers in the Third Reich by Julia Boyd

Five books bought – two kindle and three paperbacks. And a preorder arrived too, although that was the Susan Elizabeth Philips, which I read immediately so that’s already off the backlog, so maybe it doesn’t count?!

Bonus photo: it’s starting to get lighter in the mornings on the walk to work. If only it was lighter when I get on the train!

*next to a book book title indicates that it came from NetGalley. ** indicates it was an advance copy from a source other than NetGalley.

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The Week in Books: February 5 – February 11

I’m not really quite sure what happened last week to be honest. My brain just wouldn’t concentrate on reading and as I kept falling asleep on the train I’m going to chalk it up to general exhaustion. I’m away a couple of nights this week again, so we’ll see what that does for the list.

Read:

Overture to Death by Ngaio Marsh

Knife Skills for Beginners by Orlando Murrin*

Death at the Bar by Ngaio Marsh

Press Story by Marjorie Riddell

Heartstopper Vol 5 by Alice Oseman

The Exception to the Rule by Christina Lauren

Started:

The Antiques Hunter’s Guide to Murder by C L Miller*

Still reading:

The Last Action Heroes by Nick de Semelyen

Travellers in the Third Reich by Julia Boyd

Four ebooks bought – a couple in a series that seem to be rotating on and off offer and one I’ve had my eye on for a while that’s also gone on offer

Bonus photo: not my photo, but it’s been somewhat damp this last week, although I suppose we should be glad that it’s not snow!

*next to a book book title indicates that it came from NetGalley. ** indicates it was an advance copy from a source other than NetGalley.

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The Week in Books: January 29 – February 4

Well a slightly better list than I was expecting this time last week, but still got some long runners going on. Still this week is looking marginally less busy so I can endeavour to change that (but it’s been going on a while now hasn’t it!).

Read:

Vintage Murder by Ngaio Marsh

Double Shot by Diane Mott Davison

Artists in Crime by Ngaio Marsh

Murder on the Salsette by Edward Marston

Death in a White Tie by Ngaio Marsh

Death in the Stacks by Jenn McKinlay

Lady Thief of Belgravia by Allison Grey*

The Belting Inheritance by Julian Symons

Started:

Knife Skills for Beginners by Orlando Murrin*

Still reading:

The Last Action Heroes by Nick de Semelyen

Travellers in the Third Reich by Julia Boyd

Four books bought – including The Breakup Tour which dropped price on Kindle last week!

Bonus photo: a truly amazing sunset last week, courtesy of my dad!

*next to a book book title indicates that it came from NetGalley. ** indicates it was an advance copy from a source other than NetGalley.

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January Stats

Books read this month: 37*

New books: 27

Re-reads: 10 (7 audiobooks)

Books from the to-read pile: 6

NetGalley books read: 4

Kindle Unlimited read: 12

Ebooks: 5

Audiobooks: 7

Non-fiction books: 2

Favourite book this month: Birder, She Wrote by Donna Andrews

Most read author: Patti Benning because of all those Real Estate Rescue novellas (but also Ngaio Marsh)

Books bought: 14 – including 1 pre order

Books read in 2024: 37

Books on the Goodreads to-read shelf (I don’t have copies of all of these!): 730

Ummmm. A few. I’m still not sure I want to count this year!

Bonus picture: another picture from the January holiday!

*includes some short stories/novellas/comics/graphic novels -13 including this month