This is a continuation of the blog posted on 7th February. Feb 07 2011
Last year I read 17 books and am listing them below in the order in which I read them. They are a mixed bunch, both in respect of genre and quality. read more »
Sep 28 2010
I have just finished reading One Day by David Nicholls. It was published last year to considerable critical acclaim but I had not come across it until quite recently when my brother recommended it. I am so pleased he did as it seems to me to be close to a perfect novel. read more »
Jul 28 2010
Vikram Seth is an Indian writer who was born in Calcutta in June 1952. He was educated in both India and England. read more »
Feb 09 2010
This is a continuation of the blog posted on 12th January 2010.
Photo: Kate Atkinson. See below. read more »
Jan 12 2010
Last year I read 15 books that are set out as follows in the order in which I read them. They include several that I felt confident I would enjoy and, with a couple of exceptions, I was not disappointed; one that I found a surprisingly good read; and one that I disliked so much that I intend never to read anything else by the same author.
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Jun 24 2009
I have recently read the latest novels by John le Carré and Michael Connelly, two of the writers who have been the subject of earlier blogs. One was up to my expectations, the other was not. Both are now published in paperback. read more »
Dec 04 2008
Michael Connelly writes very impressive thrillers which, as the writer was formerly a police reporter for The Los Angeles Times, have an authentic feel. His novels are cleverly plotted and fast-paced. read more »
