
It's been nearly two months since my last Recent Reads post, but due to various real-life situations kicking my arse, I haven't actually read that many books since.
Whilst I hang my head in shame, I will give a quick review of everything I have read since The Lost Symbol.
First of all, I am pleased to report that my will to live has been restored since reading that particular novel! For that I have to thank some perennial favourites.
* The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien
Could I love these books more? I don't think so.
* The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Yes, I have been overdosing on the Oxford scholar - so sue me. I actually don't rate The Hobbit anywhere near as much as LotR, but I re-read this so I was up to date on the story and characters, just in time for the making of the movie. Apparently there is a big announcement coming on the 8th December. All bets are off that the news is about the casting of Bilbo Baggins.
* The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
My favourite book of all time. It was the last novel to be packed away for our house move and I finished it the day before we left. I simply cannot recommend this novel enough. Fermin Romero de Torres is my single favourite literary character ever.
* Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger
Was it worth the ball-busting $4.8 million advance? Well if it pays out, then of course. I certainly enjoyed it immensely, although it did plateau in the mid section. It also has the prettiest cover art I have seen in a long time. The big question though: is it as good as The Time Traveller's Wife? In my humble opinion, no. Not even close.
* Cross Stitch by Diana Gabaldon
Historical fantasy fiction that has been recommended to me by several friends now for a number of years, and I am so glad I finally got around to ordering this and the second in the series, Dragonfly in Amber. Sexy, exciting and bloody, with two main protagonists that are far from perfect but are still brilliantly written. I look forward to reading the others in the series.
Now what will Santa bring me?
















