A literary pick ‘n’ mix…
So it’s summer and of course that means we’re all sitting by the pool, reading something light and airy.
Or maybe not…
To be entirely truthful, my reading over the last few weeks has been extremely patchy. I’ve certainly downloaded and read a lot of sample chapters on the Kindle, but as for actually reading through a whole book, ummm, well.
The trouble started when I decided after buying the next Gareth and Gwen novel, not to read it straight away. I’ve gulped down so many series novels over the years, I suddenly thought I’d wait and read this later in the winter. But what to read instead?
I won’t bore you with all the titles I tasted. In the end, on the Kindle I have lined up the following;
- The Passion – Jeanette Winterson (thank you to My Search For Magic for the recommendation)
- The Gospel of Loki – Joanne M Harris
- The Enchanted April – Elizabeth von Arnim (guaranteed to make you feel good)
While I was dithering about what to read, Jo at The Hazel Tree posted her review of the classic The Old Straight Track – Alfred Watkins. This is one of my favourite books, so after reading her post, I dug out my copy and promptly starting dipping in again. Not only is it a fascinating read, but for me it’s quite nostalgic, bringing back lots of happy memories.
Then my yoga teacher lent me her copy of Yoga: The Spirit and Practice of Moving Into Stillness – Erich Schiffman, so I’m gradually reading through that too.
Which would probably have been more than enough to get my teeth into. But then, a few days ago, I happened upon the new Marc Morris history book – The Norman Conquest. What is a history junkie supposed to do! I like Marc Morris’s style, and I thought before I buy the new book, I’ll re-read his previous one, about Edward I – which I did.
And then – big mistake, I looked Marc Morris up on the Kindle and found he’d written another book, about castles – Castles: A history of the buildings that shaped medieval Britain. It’s at times like these someone should take my Amazon account off me. Naturally I demonstrated no self-control whatsoever, not only did I order Castles, I also found a copy of Prof R Allen Brown’s classic, English Castles online, which I’ve also ordered.
Which would have been alright I suppose, if I hadn’t then decided I might as well buy The Norman Conquest anyway – which I have…
My name is Anny and I am a history-bookaholic.
Happy reading
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