Another decent reading week, and a couple of very enjoyable books! I had an urge to read thrillers this week, so that was most of what I finished. I was pleasantly surprised, as I haven’t read any in a while!
Just Shelved
I read Reckless Girls on a whim after seeing it talked about a few times on BookTube. It was better than I expected, and I think I actually found it more even and immersive than The Girl on the Train. Bombs on Aunt Dainty is the sequel to When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit. It picks up several years later, and we meet Anna and her family again. They’re now loving in London and struggling to eke out a living from whatever jobs they can find. It’s not a particularly upbeat book, but still has the engaging, heartwarming undertones and sympathetic characters of the first book. I read some of the Bosch series by Connelly years (or possibly decades) ago, but haven’t read him recently. My Dad is a devoted reader of his though, and reads all his new books as they come out. I didn’t feel like re-reading Bosch to get back to where I was, so I decided to choose a new series. I enjoyed The Late Shift and plan to continue on with the series, least as far as my library stocks the audiobooks through their app.
Currently Reading
A Small Person Far Away is the final book in the Out of the Hitler Time series. I’ve only just started it, so not far enough to say much yet, but based on the previous two books I expect to like it. Still counting The Enchanted Hour as reading, though I haven’t picked it up in a couple of weeks. I’m temporarily (I hope) stalled on The Appeal. I’m kind of hoping my print copy arrives soon, as this one is hard to follow as an audiobook. Dark Sacred Night is the second Renée Ballad book, and so far I’m enjoying it. This one does actually have Harry Bosch in it, which is interesting.
Up Next
As always, I’m not entirely sure what I’ll pick up next, but these three seem like likely options. I’ve looked at the beginning of the Dabiri book – it’s a slim volume and seems to make some interesting points. I’m looking forward to reading more. And unless the one I’m reading now goes badly, I expect I’ll want to continue with the Ballard series. Borders I saw mentioned somewhere and it piqued my interest – it’s a graphic novel based on a short story by Thomas King. It deals with identity, citizenship and belonging. I’m intrigued. But who knows!
What about you guys? Have you read any of these books? Which book are you going to read next? Which was your favourite read of the week?
A weekly post that encourages bloggers to share what they have read in the past week, what they’re currently reading and books they’ve recently added to their TBRs. Originally started by Sheila at Book Journey, it is now hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date.
Isn’t it strange when we get stalled on a book. I am now trying to read one that so many people have loved, but it just isn’t really grabbing my interest.
Yeah, I find that happens frequently. I used to agonize over it and try to push myself through – now, unless I’m reading it for something, I just tend to move on. So many other books in the world!
Nice variety of books. I haven’t yet read the Bosch books though I keep meaning to give that series a try. I plan to start with the first book since I don’t often have good luck when beginning a series anywhere else. I hope you find something great for next week. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
I liked the Bosch ones – Connelly has a particular style of writing that’s an acquired taste, but he’s great at pacing and really draws the darker aspects of society well. I’m enjoying the Ballard/Bosch books so far! But definitely starting at the beginning of Bosch will not disappoint. Good luck!