It’s Monday, and what I’ve been reading over the past few weeks is mostly by way of audiobooks.
After my download of The Witch Elm by Tana French expired before I could finish it (Arrgh, I hate when that happens!) I listened to a few psychological suspense novels that also had long waitlists and had come in for me all at once.
After listening to these three novels one after the other, I realized I was feeling jumpy and paranoid, so I switched to lighter listening for a while!
Gaudy Night (1935) by Dorothy Sayers (12th in series)
Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death (1992) by M.C. Beaton (1st in series)
The Haunted Season (2015) by G. M. Malliet (5th in series)
For my January book club meeting, I read Morningstar: Growing Up with Books by Ann Hood. It’s very short (a criterion my book club peeps always ask me to prioritize when choosing the December and January book selections) with each chapter focusing on how a particular book affected her at particular times of her life. The author (born in the late 50s) grew up in the neighboring state of Rhode Island and most of us in the group felt she combined her youthful memories with mature reflection using the theme of books and reading in an insightful and interesting way.
For print books, I have my Christmas gift pile to read, and started with Crazy Rich Asians. I’m enjoying the combination of snark, sweet, and Singapore slang immensely! (Have not seen the movie.)
I’ve also been reading a biography of Joni Mitchell (given to me last Christmas (!)…where does the time go) and enjoying dipping into nonfiction for a change.
What are you reading this week?
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (#IMWAYR) is hosted by Kathryn at Book Date. It’s a place to meet up and share what you have been, are, and about to be reading over the week. It’s a great post to organize yourself. It’s an opportunity to visit and comment, and er… add to that ever-growing TBR pile! This meme started with J Kaye’s Blog and then was taken up by Sheila from Book Journey. Sheila then passed it on to Kathryn at Book Date.
I have yet to read any Tana French or Dorothy Sayers. Enjoy!
I’m newly hooked on Dorothy Sayers!
All of the books on your list look so good. Enjoy them! Have a great week!
Wow, all of your books look great!! I think I am going to check that Growing Up With Books out – I have March book club for my group and that sounds like it would be a perfect read for us. 🙂 Have a great week!
I sooooo loved the Lord Peter books. Enjoy, enjoy.
I can understand wanting something lighter after a number of psychological thrillers in a row. You made some great choices. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
I have the Connie Willis book of Christmas stories, but forgot to read it this Christmas. Will have to get to it before next Christmas. Crazy Rich Asians is not my usual reading but I think I should try it and see.
I can see how you might be a little jumpy after all those psychological thrillers! Sunburn was really good in print, so I hope that translated to audio. Also enjoyed The Quiche of Death in print, but haven’t read more of Agatha Raisin yet. My daughter left both Crazy Rich Asians and the second book in the series here, so I’m hoping to try those this winter.
Nice selection of audiobooks. My weekly updates
Looking forward to The Witch Elm. Glad to hear Cross Her Heart was a good read.
Nice selection! Agatha Raisin seldom disappoints! I just ordered some books with birthday money so I will have a little pile of new ones to read soon. 🙂
Hope Sunburn worked for you. For me it was a fun psychological thriller to keep me on my toes. The Girlfriend? Didn’t work quite as well, but sometimes I find listening rather than reading actually makes a book better. Hope that was the case for you.
Oh no. Hate when that happens with a download. I loved the Quiche of Death. It was a great audiobook. Happy reading this week!