Welcome to April and Happy Wednesday!
I hope you are all coping with everything going on in the world right now and are looking after yourself and your loved ones and are staying safe. The world is such a strange place at the moment, quiet roads, no contact with loved ones and time we don’t know what to do with.
Sarah and I decided it would be nice to team up again and offer something for people to do during these times. So, after a chat and a virtual walk around the internet we decided on giving away £20 or $20 worth of books from Book Depository.
Book Depository are an online bookstore, who offer free worldwide delivery, thus the ability to offer this competition to anyone, anywhere. They offer a huge range of books from classics to new releases, in fact they have a range of over 20 million books, many of which offer wonderful prices points.
While Sarah has issues reading books these days and has turned to audiobooks to keep her up to date with her favourite authors, I of course share some of my favourite reads with you often.
From books I have read this month, to taking part in book tours. If you are looking for some inspiration I suggest you check out my recent review of Surviving Me by Jo Johnson, which is an emotional to read book, which tackles tough subjects and really gets you thinking.
Competition.
Anyway, on with the competition.
To be in with the chance of winning £20 (or $20) worth of books then read on:
All you need to do is let us know using 8 words or more:
What books are you enjoying reading or listening to at the moment and why?
I’m enjoying crime thrillers, pure escapism! I did read a historical novel set in the time of the Black Death last week but it was a bit too topical for comfort.
I switch between historial and crime thrillers and right now I am loving Crime Thrillers and loving that I have found more time to read x
Im slowly working my way through Stephen King’s back catalogue
I am reading Ian Rankin’s Inspector Rebus books, which I picked up for next to nothing in a charity shop. Really enjoying them.
This is Going to Hurt by Adam Kay, a frank and amusing read
I am working my way through the Charlie Parker series by John Connolly they are a bit gruesome so no lightweight escapism for me but they are brilliant and to be recommended
The Silent House by Nell Pattison as it’s a brilliant debut thriller that’s giving me goosebumps.
I’m currently reading The Toy Makers by Robert Dinsdale – I love discovering new authors and this is the first book I;ve read by him!
Love reading with my son who is enjoying the pig the pug series. There’s always a lesson to be learned and it’s hilarious!
I’ve just finished Penhaligon’s Pride by Terri Nixon, check out my goodreads review if you’d like to know more, I’m reading Spark City atm, a fantasy novel that’s so far really good xx
I have been enjoying reading Wool Buddies book as I am attempting some wool felting whilst I am at home.
Books are a life saver at this time!
i love reading thrillers
I like reading true stories and autobiographies – good to read and take my mind of things!
I like any books by Catherine Cookson and Lynn Andrews something about the rags to riches I like and the era’s . Reading the Tilly Trotter books at the moment
Anything by James Patterson. Fast & furious!
I’ve just finished The Binding by Bridget Collins, which I really enjoyed.
I am reading old horror books on my bookshelf – to take my mind of things!
I enjoy any books to do with the Tudors especially Philippa Gregory as it is an escape from reality
I am reading a whole series called Saving the evacuation, about a man made disease turning people to zombies and about the outcome,currently I am on book 17, never thought I would even read a book like this let alone a series of 17
lovely giveaway would love to win xx
Hello, I’m enjoying listening to ‘Quentins’ by Maeve Binchy at the moment. It’s about a restaurant in Ireland and it is really good, she writes so well.
Bill Bryson A walk in the woods… something I miss in lock down and I am definitely planning for when I can get out again…
I’ve got the complete works of h.p. Lovecraft and Edgar Allen poe to work through
My favourite book at the moment is Built on Faith by Lezli Goodwin
I like a wide genre of books (apart from science fiction) Books are keeping me sane during this unsettling time. I’ve got a shelf full of crime thrillers which I’m happily working my way through x
I am reading “I am Pilgrim” by Terry Hayes which bizarrely enough and by sheer coincidence involves a fundamentalist’s plan to attack America with a highly infectious disease.
I don’t get time for reading but my Mum reads a lot, so would love to win some books for her.
I’m reading all the Asterix The Gaul books, which I loved as a child, one a day while housebound. Then I’ll move on to Tintin.
Using lockdown as an excuse to get through my large reading pile – currently reading half a world away by Mike Gayle .
I love a good romance and I’ m about to start Happiness for beginners by Carole Matthews.
I am thoroughly enjoying: On the Shores of the Mediterranean by Eric Newby. Set in 80s when life felt so much freeer than now.
Currently reading a lot of books about POW escapes in WW2. Helps me cope!
I am enjoying a book abot London Pubs!
I just finished the Will and the Wilds which I loved and I have just started reading A fire sparkling which i am really enjoying!
I’m reading a little bit of everything at the moment, but mostly self-help and thrillers! I’ve enjoyed a few true non-fiction true stories as well at the moment.
The Versions of Us by Laura Barnett because I really enjoy this genre of books.
I’m reading Clibe Barker’s ‘Mister B Gone’. Not everyone’s cup of tea I’m sure but am enjoying it.
I am currently re reading the wheel of time series.
Currently reading The Occupation by Guy Waters and really enjoying it.
I love a good book. I do love my true crime books, especially biographies. I’m currently reading The Lovely Bones for the second time. It’s fictional crime but it’s such a good book.
I’m making my way through a whole load of Stephen King’s books – I love his writing.
I’ve been enjoying reading biographies and books set in the 1920s and 1930s as a bit of escapism!
I am current;y reading The Cactus and also listening to An American marriage. Recently read The Mercies and it was brilliant
I’m currently rediscovering the Malory Towers books with my daughter.
I’m not reading anything at the moment – I need to grab my Armada Ghost Series books out of the loft as they are fantastic to read.
I’m currently reading Invisible Women which is a really tough read but I’m enjoying. Definitely need to pick up something a bit more cheerful as well though!
Whilse everyone else was stockpiling toilet rolls, I was stockpiling books because I knew lockdown meant I’d be reading even more than ever. I’ve just finished Perfect Kill by Helen Fields which was gruesome and gritty but absolutely brilliant. Currently I’m reading Little Darlings by Melanie Golding, it’s spooky and intense.
I have Prime & I get some books free each month so have been trying some new books, although I am still sticking to my favourite genre of crime/thrillers.
I’m working my way through the Jack Reacher books, they’re really good.
I’m not at the moment due to lack of time, but I can usually be found with a good thriller, I also love the Harry Potter series and would read them over and over
James Patterson – Alex Cross books – very easy to read, just what I need after a long day at work!
The Barcelona books of Carlos Ruiz Zafon, I love the cemetery of Forgotten books
I’ve been re-reading a lot of Stephen King books which I’m enjoying (again).
I am reading the boy who followed his father into Auschwitz. It is harrowing but does put things into perspective
Currently reading ‘The Ressurectionist’. Can’t say I’m massively enjoying it but I’ve started so I’ll finish!
I’m enjoying cosy crime mysteries at the moment. MC Beaton and Simon Brett books and also re-reading Agatha Christie – nothing too brutal just a good whodunnit!
Currently reading the Throne of Glass series and very much enjoying it1
I’m choosing more uplifting books at the moment, particularly travel books. I’ve just read “A Year in Provence”
Just started the secret speech, the book after Child 44, it fits together really well
I’m reading The Ball is Round by David Goldblatt which is a global history of football because it’s a most interesting and insightful book on this subject matter.
I’m really enjoying The Sunrise by Victoria Hislop
I love reading thrillers at the moment, they keep my mind busy during the lock down. I love the mystery and the suspense. Currently reading The Chain by Adrian McKinty.
I am currently reading killers behind bars. It’s amazing
Love Victoria Hislop and Phillipa Gregory. I am currently reading the red queen
I’m currently reading Jenson Button – How to be a F1 Driver. I love motor racing so this is giving me my motor racing fix whilst in lockdown. It’s a different take on F1 compared to other racing driver books about their career. I’m really glad I got it.
I’m reading Elena oliphant is completely fine, I bought it years ago and had only read half and i’ve picked it up again as i’ve been reading so much more lately.
I am trying to read all of Agatha Christie’s books to give myself a challenge during the lockdown! Seven down and many more to go!
I’m enjoying lots of crime thrillers at the moment
I’ve just finished re reading the hunger games trilogy, I love a variety of different genres
I just love reading any mills and boon books can’t get enough of them
Recipe books and craft books to inspire me and keep me busy
I love a good crime thriller but also baking books, I’ll sit reading recipes for hours! Lol
I’m really enjoying reading horror books at the moment. Once you start you can’t stop! I’d love to win this competition so that I can extend my lockdown reading list!
Agatha Christie and other similar books set in the past – something comforting about them!
I love to cook so I’m reading lots of cookbooks for ideas but also fiction around food and about the lives and careers of some famous chefs. I also like historical writing about Food and cooking. I’ve been reading Victory in the Kitchen The Life of Churchill’s Cook By Annie Gray and the Georgian Kitchen by Emma Kay.
George Mahood’s books, as I love his light hearted and natural style of writing
I decided to re read Skellig by David Almond. One of my favourite books.
I’m enjoying reading Confessions of a Sociopath: A Life Spent Hiding In Plain Sight
At the moment I love reading inspirational books. It really helps with our situation.
Pillars of the Earth. Brilliant book, I really don’t know how I’ve managed to never read it before.
I’m enjoying re-reading my Marian Keyes books, easy reading.
I’m not reading anything at the moment but that’s why winning this would be so fab!
Im enjoying crime/thriller books because they’re pure escapism
I’m currently reading the hand that feeds you. I also enjoyed Manhunt.