Fifty Books a Year (or fewer)

I am reading The Sealwoman’s Gift by Sally Magnusson. Set in the C17th, it’s about a group of Icelanders who are captured by slavers and taken to Algiers where they are sold. So far, the story centres around one family who, at the point I stopped last night, have just been separated and sold. Good reading so far. Link provided for anyone who wants to find out more.

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XR3Z4KH/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1&tag=gransnetforum-21

The book before it was The Tie That Binds by Kent Haruf which comes well recommended by me. I have enjoyed all his books so far particularly the Plainsong/Eventide/Benedictine series.

www.amazon.co.uk/Tie-That-Binds-Kent-Haruf-ebook/dp/B015D17DXC/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+tie+that+binds&tag=gransnetforum-21&ie=UTF8&qid=1546446203&sr=8-1

I have two books on the go which I started mid December.
1) The PayPal Wars: Battles with eBay, the Media and the Mafia by Eric M Jackson.
2) Londongrad: From Russia with Cash; The Inside Story of the Oligarchs) by Mark Hollingsworth and Stewart Lansley.
Riveting reads. I only read factual books.

I have read Elinor Oliphant and did find it quite hilarious in parts .. also quite sad .
Well written and definitely worth reading ?

I read mostly on my kindle and have been keeping a list of book since I got it, otherwise I don't remember all the titles I have read. Just checked and got through 51 books 2018, bang on track! Love the Lucinda Riley Seven Sisters series finishing the most recent one over Christmas. My other favourite book this year was 'Girl on the Line' by Alice Vinten, well worth a read.

“An Almost Perfect Christmas” by Nina Stibbe. A good giggle to start the New Year with. Probably to be followed by “Crazy Rich Asians” by Kevin Kwan.

I often have 2 books on the go, one I read on my kindle in bed at night - currently The Japanese Lover by Isabel Allende - and one I read when I have time to spare during the day: Wild Swans by Jung Chang at present. I too have been given Michelle Obama's book for Christmas so that's next on my daytime list.

I had never read
Peter Robinson’s Inspector Banks books before, but already this year I have read the first two Gallows View and A Dedicated Man since yesterday, (two long coach journeys) only 48 to go ?

I started my list in 1984. No comments though.
Now reading The Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy; finished 'Frieda' historical fiction about Frieda von Richthofen who left her children for D.H.Lawrence (except she didn't!). and looking forward to The Hidden Life of Trees which I had for Christmas.

Mostly read about 40 a year but I notice that the year my husband left me, I read 74 and the year after 62. Thank heaven for books and for all the recommendations.

Thank you.

I read 33 books in 2018, I have kept a reading list since 2006 as I forget what I have read and refer to it when searching for new books in charity shops. I have about 100 yet to read but just can't stop buying them! I would say I'm a very slow reader but always have a book on the go and have resisted a Kindle, preferring to actually hold a proper book.
My first book in 2019 is Cold Kill by P J Tracy which is a thriller. It's lovely to read about all your recommendations.

Just finished the "Little bookshop around the corner" by Jenny Colgan I love her books this one is set in Scotland otherwise they are usually set in Cornwall.Next book by Jenny Colgan is " Christmas in the little bakery by the Harbour" I feel I should have read this before Christmas,but its worth waiting for.
I have read with pride my own book several times, "Capturing Cornwall"I will certainly write down each book I read all year.

I have just read Hell Bay by Kate Rhodes very good.
Just started The Late Show by Michael Connelly.
Also love the J D Robb "in death" books.

Try www.goodreads.com, Lottie.

I read on my kindle app on my iPad. Can somebody please tell me the name of the app that keeps track of them. Thank you

I loved Keeper of Lost Things too

Sounds a good keeleklogger I am mainly a light book reader did enjoy Eleanor olliphant .

I've just finished "Elinor Oliphant is Fine' too. It was reviewed in a glossy mag. as hilarious! The reviewer must have a very strange sense of humour but I agree it is well written.
Now reading 'Dear Mrs Bird'.
Not sure how many I read in a year but I pick up a lot at random from the charity book shelf in the supermarket.

Mapleleaf Wonky Donkey is a brilliant book but. The YouTube video of it being read by a Scottish granny is hilarious
m.youtube.com/watch?v=Dp5Yqq-8yGg

My first post on GN.
Started reading A Thousand Roads Home by Carmel Harrington to make a change from my favourite blood and murder detective genre.
I’ve 3/4 finished it already! Lovely gentle book.

Have just finished Elinor Oliphant ... Not at all what I expected, but a really good read and beautifully written for a debut novel. May try to keep a list on my phone for speed. Will be interesting to know how many I read in a year, IF I remember to record them all.?

My DH loves Bill Bryson books and has read several. I've read one or to of his this year, including The Road to Little Dribbling, which is delightful. I have just finished The Man I Think I Know by Mike Gayle which I really enjoyed.

I've never counted how many books I read a year! Right now I am re-reading all of Dornford Yates and will soon start on Georgette Heyer.

I usually have one book on the go, sometimes two at once, so I imagine I read about 100 a year, as no book has ever taken me a week to read. Perhaps I should try counting.

Read 110 books in 2018, aiming for 120 this year. 'A Maigret Christmas' contains three stories. An easy start to the New Year

Current book.....Homo Deus by Yuval Harari.... and after that his third book which I received for Christmas.

Moobox how are you getting in with the Essex Serpent? I've just started it.