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Recent Reads #2

It has been almost a month since my last Recent Reads reading round up (read it here) so I thought it was high time to post another. I am currently 16 books ahead of schedule on my Goodreads reading challenge, having read 31 out of 50. I am currently reading two books – Watch Me by James Carol and The Holmes Affair by Graham Moore which I plan to finish soon.

So what have I been reading and what did I think of them?
AGATHA RAISIN & THE HAUNTED HOUSE BY M C BEATON
It is pretty obvious that I love a good Agatha Raisin book but whilst this was an enjoyable read, it was nowhere near as other Agatha books.
LETTING IN LIGHT BY EMMA DAVIES
I was very kindly offered a copy of this book to review – and I am so grateful as I really enjoyed this book – it was a nice easy read and I really felt involved with the characters. The character of Will had me feeling a whole range of emotions as we touched upon the reasons why he can be so withdrawn.
Some parts of the book did seem a little drawn out, some incidences coincidental but all in all, this is a great read and one I would recommend.
THE LAST DAYS OF RABBIT HAYES BY ANNA MCPARTLIN
This book really packs a punch. It made me smile, it made me cry. A must read. One of my favourites of this year so far.
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO GOGGLEBOX
An amusing look at the families we see every Friday on Gogglebox. This book made me giggle and also think ‘As if!’. Worth a read if you are a fan.
WE WERE LIARS BY E LOCKHART
This was a great story and I can see why plenty love it but I also found the tale a little frustrating at times. Definitely worth seeing what all the hype is about though!
AGATHA RAISIN & THE WIZARD OF EVESHAM BY M C BEATON
Great for a quick read. More thought put into the plot than others that I have read in the series but I worked out the culprit quite early on – not long after they were introduced.

WOMEN WHO KILL: PROFILES OF FEMALE SERIAL KILLERS BY CAROL ANNE DAVIS
An interesting look at both some well known, very high profile female serial killers and a few lesser known. This does need an update however as it seems to have been written a good 15 years ago – Aileen Wuornos was still alive when this book was published.

MURDER BY THE BOOK BY ERIC BROWN
This was a great discovery for me and I will definitely be checking out other titles by Brown. The premise of crime authors slowly getting killed off was really intriguing and the characters were well written and interesting,

THE WIDOWS’ CAFE BY CAMILLA LACKBERG
This was a short story by the international bestselling author and it really gripped me – I would love to see this expanded into a novel.

HISS & HERS BY M C BEATON
Yes you’ve guessed it, another Agatha Raisin. It was an okay read but really didn’t keep my interest like it should have done.

HOW TO FALL IN LOVE BY CECELIA AHERN
This was a nice easy read as most Ahern novels are – however it was also very predictable, much like most Ahern novels are.

JUVIE BY STEVE WATKINS
I am still annoyed by this book days after I finished reading it. It had me captivated and I couldn’t wait to see what happened…only to be left hanging. Yes, her sister made changes but is that it? The ending felt rushed and poorly executed and I wish that it had been better as this would have then been a 5 star read. Disappointed.

What have you been reading recently?

5 thoughts on “Recent Reads #2”

  2. I've got about 20 Agatha Raisins on the shelf but only read the first 6 or so – must try harder! I also want to try Camilla Lackberg as heard good things – some good reads here – you should make this a linky (just for me haha) x

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  3. I always find it interesting to see what others are reading. At the moment I am reading travel books to plan a holiday to the US. My favourite travel guides at the Dorling Kindersley Eyewitness guides

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  4. I finally finished the Maze Runner series – really want to see how they turn those other books into films – I need to read more but never seem to have the time.

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  5. WOW you’ve read loads. I’m currently reading Sewing the Shadows Together by Alison Baillie.

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