Back in January of this year I started a Book List to see how
many books I would actually read during the year.
I thought I would probably read only about ten, but I see I have
managed twenty-six. Most of them are
non-fiction and I know I have also browsed (as opposed to read) other factual
books during the year.
So, all in all, I feel quite happy with my achievement 😊
Margaret.
For posterity, this is what I read:
Charlie Hammond’s Sketch Book by Christopher Fry (1980) (an
illustrated journal)
Cowpats & Brickbats by D. Henshaw & G. McBride
(2010) (rural tales)
Decorative Dolls’ Houses by Caroline Hamilton (1990) (doll
houses)
Delights of a Fragrant Garden in New Zealand by Olive Dunn
(1991) (herbal crafts)
Encore Provence by Peter Mayle (1999) (life adventure)
English Country Pubs by Derry Brabbs (1986) (illustrated
history)
Glenshee, Glen of the Fairies by Antony M. Smith (2000)
(stories of a Highland Glen)
Happy Sundays with the Bible and the Children by Charlotte
Yonge (about 1898) (religious)
Heart Disease Prevention Manual by Allan and John Borushek (1987)
(health)
How to Age in Place by Mary Languirand (2013) (retirement
advice)
Lady Blanche Farm by Frances Parkinson Keyes (1940)
(romance)
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie (1934) (murder
mystery)
Old St Pauls by William Harrison Ainsworth (1841)
(historical novel)
Puzzle for the Secret Seven by Enid Blyton (1958) (children’s
adventure story)
Seasonal Home by Kristin Perers (1998) (interior decorating)
The Cherrys on Indoor Island by Will Scott (1958) (children’s
fiction)
The ‘Darling Buds of May’ Book of the Seasons by H.E. Bates
(1992) (nature)
The Labours of Hercules by Agatha Christie (1947) (short
stories about crime)
The Mediterranean Diet by M. Cloutier & E. Adamson
(2004) (health)
The River by Sue Miles (1984) (history of the Waikato River)
The Seven Dials Mystery by Agatha Christie (1929) (murder
mystery)
The Victorian Nursery Book by Anthony and Peter Miall (1988)
(Victorian era life)
The Zodiac Garden by Dorothy Hall (1994) (astrological herb gardens)
Victorian Entertaining by John C. Freeman (1989) (Victorian
era life)
Victorian Keepsake by Allison Kyle Leopold (1991) (ephemera
of Victorian love and romance)
Your Body’s Many Cries for Water by Dr. F. Batmanghelidi
(2008) (health)
You have certainly read a lot of books Margaret - and an eclectic selection it is too!
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Maxine
I'm just sorting my post about books read in 2022 - total 114 and nearly all crime fiction! I'm going to look up some of yours as they sound interesting
ReplyDeleteWhat a varied selection! What's next on the list
ReplyDeleteI was thinking I might tackled The Lord of the Rings - I've watched the movies often enough, so maybe it is time I read the book!
DeleteNot a nature book among them. For shame!
ReplyDeleteOh dear, David. You are so right. In my defence, I'm more inclined to browse nature books than read them (I'm usually looking for specific information or trying to identify something), and some are just coffee table books like the one in the picture I've posted.
DeleteWell done! Interesting list too. Agatha’s books are such a pleasure all these years later.
ReplyDeleteA super accomplishment... Hooray for you...
ReplyDeleteOn a previous blog, I used to keep track of books read... using another blog, attached to it. If that makes any sense. LOL
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I love other bloggers' book lists and promise myself that one day i will read some of the recommendations. I used to read voraciously but not now and don't really know why not. Anyway well done on surpassing your goal and for sharing the achievement - any particular recommendations?
ReplyDeleteI seldom go looking for a book and usually just pick up anything in my vicinity that looks interesting, so don't really feel like I can make any recommendations. In younger days I did read more than I do now (I didn't used to fall asleep while reading in those days!).
DeleteWell done, Margaret. I like your varied choices in the 26 books you read. I tend to dip into a well-loved book and read a few chapters but don't feel I can list it as actually read. Or get a certain book from the library and don't finish it. Does It count? I'm not at all sure.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!!
I haven't included books that I have only browsed but I can't see why you can't, especially when it is a book that you have previously read or one that you dip into on a regular basis :)
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