A new book is like a friend that I have yet to meet. ~Abraham Lincoln
This turned out to be the case with the Anthony Horowitz book I read this month. He was a new-to-me author, but I thoroughly enjoyed the book and decided to read the next in the series. Since I'm getting those from the library, I do need to focus on getting through them in a couple weeks or so, which means I'm not focusing on other reading much. In addition, October was a busy month with activities, travel, and family visits, so reading wasn't the top priority either.
October's Books Completed and Reviewed
Sisters of Fortune by Anna Lee Huber - It took me quite awhile, but I did finish this fascinating novelized version of the Titanic. It follows the Fortune family, particularly the three sisters, on their journey back to North America after a grand tour. Of course the exciting voyage of the Titanic goes horribly wrong, and ended in tragedy, and that's been hard to read, knowing that although this family is fictional, they represent many real people. (Review coming soon)
The Word is Murder by Anthony Horowitz - The author inserts himself as a character in this clever crime novel, as he follows enigmatic detective Daniel Hawthorne in solving a strange murder case. (Read my review HERE.)
During October I continued reading:
Harvest of Gold by Tessa Afshar - I got started on this one and meant to get further, but didn't read that far since I had to finish up the library book.
Where My Books Took Me in October . . . Here's where I've traveled through the pages during the month, along with One Word to sum up the ones I finished.
The Word is Murder is set in England, mostly in London.
One Word: Investigators
Sisters of Fortune is mostly set on the Atlantic Ocean.
One Word: Sorrow
Harvest of Gold is set in ancient Persia.
Coming Up in November!
Last month I said I'd read The Word is Murder next, and that I had to because it was a library book that I didn't expect to renew. I'll do the same thing with the sequel, as I just picked it up from the library and I'm sure I won't have the luxury of renewing that one either.
The Sentence is Death by Anthony Horowitz
Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health by Casey Means, MD with Calley Means
On my blogs recently . . .
Besides the reviews, here on Just A Second it's been very quiet so there's nothing else this month.
Despite having some plans to update a bit, there's nothing new on Homeschool Coffee Break recently either.
And on A Fresh Cup of Coffee:
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I really like the sound of The Word is Murder. I'll have to look out for that one! My sons read his kids' books when they were younger, but none of us have ever tried his books for adults.
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It is different, clever, and very good! I've never read anything else by him so I'm kind of the opposite! Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
DeleteI really enjoyed The Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz, I should read some more. The Titanic book sounds sad, we all know the story but it's sad when we think of the actual lives of the people on board.
ReplyDeleteThe Titanic book was interesting and tragic so finishing it was hard. I thought it was fictional but it is based on a real family that was on the ship. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
DeleteThe Word is Murder sounds good!
ReplyDeleteIt's really good and I recommend it! I just started The Sentence is Death too. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
DeleteYou've read a lot of books this month. I will be adding some to my reading list.
ReplyDeleteThe Word Murder looks very intriguing!
ReplyDeleteWill be curious what you think of Good Energy after you read it. I actually read it within the past two months so it should have been on my most recent review (since I read almost everything on my Kindle, it´s easy to forget about hard copy books which is what this book was for me. I ordered a hard copy). The changes she suggests are really good ones but oh, so hard! You will see when you read it! It contains fascinating information about what happens at a cellular level when we fail to properly nurture ourselves.
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