What are you reading now 2

I am reading "The Language of Food" by Annabel Abbs. Basically, historical fiction about the writing of Eliza Acton's cookery book. If you enjoy cooking, food and an historical setting I would recommend. A nice easy read with some humour added to the story.

I've been reading "Where The Crawdads Sing". Someone gave it to me for my birthday, and I wasn't sure I wanted to read it, but it was really good. I went to watch the film as I wanted to see how the book transferred to the big screen - marvellous.

“River Kings. The Vikings from Scandinavia to the Silk Road” by Cat Jarman. A bit convoluted but a fascinating detective story.

I am reading three Sisters by Heather Morris, author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz. three Sisters is a beautiful story of hope in the hardest of times. A harrowing read for the first two thirds of the book, which is based on the true story of the Meller sisters who survived the concentration camps.

'Are You Thinking Clearly? 29 Reasons You Aren't, And What To Do About It'. Authors - Miriam Frankel and Matt Warren (my son). ISBN 978-1-529-38867-1

Winters of the World by Eleanor Parker, this one during afternoons.

Fossil Future by Alex Epstein, this one while I drink my teapotful of tea in the early mornings.

Life Support by Michael Ashcroft, this one while I'm cooking tea.

Reading MM Kaye's 'Shadow of the Moon'. Its quite old now but wowee its great. A really enthralling story of India in the 19th century. I don't want to finish it!

I have discovered Elly Griffiths' series of crime novels set in Norfolk, well-written ,entertaining and carefully plotted. Also reading 'The Gardener' by Salley Vickers, charming but lacking the bite of Miss Garnett's Angel ' and 'Mr. Golightly's Holiday'. Then on to 'Daniel Deronda', (possibly), a recommendation.

In the early hours of this morning I read the first few chapters of ‘Just Ignore Him’ the memoir/ autobiography of the comedian Alan Davies. It’s extremely well written but oh so sad. I went back to sleep with tears in my eyes. Having seen Alan Davies on TV as Jonathan Creek and on QI I realised there is so much I didn’t know about him and look forward to reading the rest of the book which must end well.

“Hungry” by Grace Dent. One child’s view of family, food and eating in the 1980’s when convenience food and supermarkets were in the ascendant. Thought provoking and extremely funny.

I’m currently reading, or rather listening to, London Clay: Journeys in the Deep City by Tom Chivers. It’s a ramble around the lost rivers and islands of London, describing the history, geology, folklores and tradition as well as the author’s reminiscences.

It’s charming and enthralling, I shall be quite sorry to finish it.

I've just started reading No One Home by Tim Weaver. It's a missing persons crime mystery. I've only read 8 chapters but already I'm hooked and can't put it down.

I’ve got about 10 pages of Giovanni’s Room left to read. It was recommended on Between the Covers recently and I’ve found it very compelling. Not sure what to start next, but have hundreds of books to choose from!

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Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver. It's a few years old but I picked it up (in excellent condition) in a charity shop.

I read The Poisonwood Bible (by BK) a few years ago. It was excellent. About a missionary who takes his family to the Congo to 'educate' the natives.

I love the Poisonwood Bible definitely on my best books ever list.

I’ve just finished reading ‘The Truths and Triumphs of Grace Atherton’ by Anstey Harris and was so very disappointed when I finished it. A thoroughly good read, with great characters - I recommend it.

I enjoyed ‘ The Dictionary of Lost Words ‘ mostly for the fascinating facts about how the Oxford Dictionary was produced.
I have just finished ‘The Girl With The Louding Voice’ byAbi Dare a Nigerian. It is an interesting story written from the point of view of s young uneducated Nigerian girl from an upcountry village. I enjoyed it, some larger than life characters.

Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver. It's a few years old but I picked it up (in excellent condition) in a charity shop.

I read The Poisonwood Bible (by BK) a few years ago. It was excellent. About a missionary who takes his family to the Congo to 'educate' the natives.

What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriaty - I'm really enjoying this as an easy holiday read which is both entertaining and touching.

I'm reading the ground-breaking philosophical book, Fossil Future by Alex Epstein.

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“Chewing the Fat - Tasting Notes from a Greedy Life” by Jay Rayner. A collection of his columns written for the Observer. Very funny, wicked, illuminating. I love all his books.

I’m reading Sun Damage by Sabine Durrant. Perfect holiday read, especially in this hot weather. Previous book was Free Love by Tessa Hadley. Forty year old 60’s housewife leaves her husband and kids for a much younger man. It reminded me of Julian Barnes The Only Story. Same situation, same era. Would make a good duo to read for a book club.

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I’ll look out for that, Thomas Cromwell is one of my favourite historical characters, you might even say I’ve got a bit of a crush o him!
Currently reading Lean Fall Stand by Jon McGregor, it’s got great reviews, but so far, it’s not really doing it for me.

Exit by Belinda Bauer. Much lighter than some of her previous books.

I am reading ‘This much is true’ by Miriam Margolyes. It is a fascinating journey through her life and that of her family.