Category Archives: Books

It may look like I haven’t read anything for ages, where in fact I’ve just read through a whole series of books by Sue Grafton: A is for Alibi, B is for Burglar, C is for Corpse…………. through to U … Continue reading →

I really enjoyed Pillars of the Earth, and when a neighbour gave me the sequel, World Without End, I was looking forward to getting stuck into it. Pillars of the Earth was set in the 12th Century. World Without End … Continue reading →

I do enjoy the odd historic read, and picked up “Imperium” at the library. This is the story of Cicero, a lawyer who was very influential at the time of Pompey, Crassus and Caesar. Although this is a fictional book, … Continue reading →

I picked up “The Last Four Things” at the library, as I saw it was recommended by Conn Iggulden, an author who’s books I have really enjoyed. This book is set in the 13th century, in fictional lands. Thomas Cale … Continue reading →

I have to say, I’m really enjoying Stuart MacBride’s books. I’ve not been reading them one straight after the other, and not in the ‘proper’ order either. But they’re very easy to read, and I’m loving the humour in them. … Continue reading →

This book starts off with the murder of a mafia don, Constantine Barolli. It turns out his pregnant wife was the wife of an English gangster, Max Carter. He was allegedly killed two years ago. Barolli had helped Annie Carter … Continue reading →

I read one of Val McDermid’s books previously and really enjoyed it. This one has some of the same characters, mainly profiler Tony Hill and DCI Carol Jordan. The DCI is under a bit of pressure to prove her team … Continue reading →

I’d picked up an Ian Rankin book expecting another Rebus story. But though this is set in Edinburgh again and has a set of baddies and police, Rebus doesn’t feature. Mike MacKenzie made his fortune in software and now has … Continue reading →

“The Warsaw Anagrams” by Richard Zimler is set in Warsaw during the second world war. The Nazis are forcing all the jews into one area in the Polish Capital, which quickly earns the nickname, the Ghetto. There are guards everywhere, … Continue reading →

“Never Let Me Go” is about a group of young people growing up in unusual circumstances at Hailsham Boarding School. Their teachers are referred to as “guardians”, and they behave, most of the time, like normal teenagers. However they were … Continue reading →