I read quite a lot, my taste is pretty broad I suppose - I read to be transported, and if I cry, it was the best book ever.
In the last couple of months, here is a selection of what I read
The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit by Tolkien
I admittedly had not read this until now. Not sure why not, though after reading these books I tried The Silmarillion and just could not understand what I was reading. I think I was just not in the right frame of mind.
They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
This one made me cry, I had talked myself into the book title not being a spoiler because I got too invested.
Turtles all the way Down by John Green
I don't remember crying, but I did like it. I can usually quite happily re-read any of his books.
The Thursday Murder Club By Richard Osman
I found this book really chatty.. like a conversation to read. I enjoyed it because it was quite light hearted and didn't make me think very much. I loved that old people were portrayed as quick witted, smart and active - opposed to tea drinking and doddering in their old age.
Currently reading:
Harry Potter by J.K Rowling
I avoided these books. Honestly, I had ZERO interest in reading them. But our daughter received them as a gift and ploughed through them as if they were the best thing since sliced bread.. so figured I should give them a shot too.
Currently re-reading: (I always have books on my phone for the journey to work)
Surviving the Evacuation by Frank Tayell
I come back to this series frequently, and he is still releasing new books in the series. It is all about zombies. Each time I read it, I find new bits that I likely skipped over because I had to get off the train. If ever we have a zombie apocalypse I am going to be well prepared
Just ordered yesterday:
Quiet By Susan Cain
I rarely read anything that isn't a story in my free time.. but after listening to a podcast she was speaking in, I felt compelled to read her book.
And when I want a "comfort" book - something where I am at once swept up in the words and can hear the author reading aloud even though I am just reading the words on the page.. then I read a book .. any book - even his books for children are good "If the wolves come out of the walls, then it’s all over"
by Neil Gaiman.
