Back on January 2nd I said I was reading my way through the Peter Robinson DCI Banks books. I have reached Careless Love number 25 and have so enjoyed reading them in order and seen how the personalities and relationships have developed. Now I must wait until the Autumn to find what happens next!
At the same time I have enjoyed
Nemesis by Rory Clements
Lessons 2 Jenny Colgan
A Rose Petal Story Katie Fforde
The Man Who Planted Trees Jean Giono
The Single Women of Jacaranda Retirement Village
A Store at War Joanna Toye
So that’s 31 towards the total!
Very satisfactory reading a series in order; any suggestions for another author to try?
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Here it is then, GN very own 50 books a year thead, or as the title suggest for those who think that may be a tad too many for them, whatever your personal best may be after a culmination of reading for a year. Don't be daunted by the "50" benchmark, as this is the first thread of its kind, it is experimental and will evolve as it progresses.
So to recap, start off with what you are reading now, or with a new book. How often you come to the thread is up to the individual. Over on MN, some seem to up date every so often with the next few they've read. If you feel so inclined post a review or a synopsis of the book. Definitely share if it's something you've loved......or hated, or shelved 
Reading material is not restricted to fiction, it can be anything, factual, audio, childrens, The Hungry Caterpillar or the like even!, such books count towards the 50, so who knows, you could be at that figure by the end of today 
At the end of the year post your complete list with your best read in bold, worst in italics and mention your top five, or top book if you've just read five 
Here's wishing those who partake a great reading year ahead in 2019.
Just finished my last book for February this morning, here's what I've read for the shortest month of the year.
Book number 7 The Man With No Face - Peter May, I usually love his writing but just didn't enjoy this one, it was in fact it was his first ever effort from 1981 which has been slightly rejigged, but nevertheless it all felt very dated. I think he has honed his writing skills since this publication. The only book of his I haven't enjoyed.
8. Strictly Between Us - Jane Fallon (Audio) Usual standard JF plot, relationships, cheating and a fairly convoluted storyline, but not too taxing on the brain I quite enjoy her stuff.
9. Waiting For Sunrise - William Boyd - First of his books I've read, liked it, would certainly try some of his others. Starts off in 1911 Vienna, main character coerced into going behind enemy lines as a spy in the ensuing first World War
10 Losing You - Nicci French (Audio) Good crime plot, missing teenage daughter. easy to listen to
11. The Death of Mrs Westway - Somewhat implausible tale of a young woman who is contacted by a solicitor to advise that her grandmother (Mrs Westway) has died and she has been named in her will. It transpires that she is the main beneficiary of a vast estate complete with a Mrs Danveresque style housekeeper still in situ. The substantial inheritance is quite fortuitous for the young Ms Westway as she is being chased by debt collectors. Enjoyable far fetched yarn.
12 The Hunting Party - New Year Break in the wilds of Scotland, bunch of London yuppies, one ends up murdered, described as being an Agatha Christie for the present day. If only.........
13 All The Beautiful Lies - Peter Swanson I read a book of his a while back "The Kind Worth Killing" a really tense and twisty thriller, his subsequent follow ups didn't live up to that, but this one was pretty good, quite a page turner, without being as good as the first.
I probably read too much crime, I'm looking forward to my next book which will be a departure from that "Educated" loads of accolades and highly recommended.
Still finding Jennifer Donelly's A Gathering Light slow going! It's ok when I get going but I am not in a hurry to pick it up and finish it
I’m just finishing off (in bed) A Twist of the Knife by Peter James. I must say I prefer his full-length novels to his short stories. And I’ve also read a thriller called The Rumour, by L Kara, which I felt started well but fizzled out. That’s 7 and 8 done. Next is The Green Road, about an Irish family.
I got two of the above from the local library, but sometimes want to have a particular book to keep or pass on, so buy instead. Though of course the bookshops/charity shops need support too. I’ve ordered my next reading group book from the library and I’m number 6 in the queue, so might have to buy that as well! 
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