Only 1 book in each month, bringing me to 45 books for the year. Not great, and likely to go down even more if I do get back on with Aber next year.

Ah well. Here they are.

44: The Emperor's Bones Adam Williams

Sequel to The Palace of Heavenly Pleasures that I read a couple of months ago. Nice follow up to the story, as the baby born towards the end ( Read more... )

Again, not a long list. I have been spending bus time listening to The History of Rome podcast, and playing Pocket Frogs. The same person is responsible for both these things, and she knows who she is.

41: The Street Philosopher Matthew Plampin

Set partly in Manchester, and partly in the Crimean War, it is two stories told side by side, and how they ( Read more... )

Better late than never I suppose.

38: The Palace of Heavenly Pleasure Adam Williams

Set in China at the time of the Boxer Rebellion. Very interesting, lots of history and fantastic characters. I am very much looking forward to reading the next book.

40: The Crime at Black Dudley Margery Allingham

This is the first time I have read an Albert Campion ( Read more... )

Despite my holiday I have only finished 2 books this month - but I do have some very substantial books on the go that will make an appearance later.

36: Home Bill Bryson

I read this while I was on holiday, and it was absolutely the right book to read, considering the amount of times that Blenheim cropped up. But, it would have been fascinating to ( Read more... )

( 6 books this month )

( Half way through the year and averaging just over a book a week. Not too shabby )

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