Week 11

I took a moment to check the actual weeks and I must admit that I was a bit eager posting somewhere along the way. This is now the 11th week, and I have managed to complete 3 books since my last update. The first book was Ship of Brides by Jojo Moyes. This was chosen as part of Erin’s book challenge for read a book where most of the action takes place on a form of transportation ie. bus, boat, car, plane etc. I’ve read quite a few novels by Jojo Moyes and this is quite different. It is historical fiction based on the transportation of war time brides. The story tells about the friendship of three brides, Avice Radley, Frances Mackenzie and Maggie O’Brien. An absolutely beautiful read.

The second title was an audiobook, The subtle art of not giving a f@#$&. This was chosen for a book about philosophy. It was on the New York’s Bestseller list however I think it only made the list due to its sensational title. I felt the book was written by someone who was high, it would go from topic to topic without any clear links. Three of the author’s values we need to embrace are responsibility, uncertainty and failure. I really couldn’t relate to the author and his message.

 The next book was another title for Erin’s book challenge. Read a book with a mostly read cover. This book has a few covers but the one I’ve purchased in the past is red. The hypnotist’s love story. This is written by an author I’ve read and enjoyed quite a few titles from, Liane Moriarty. It was one of her earlier reads, and it didn’t disappoint. About a hypnotist, Ellen, her new partner, Patrick and his stalker, Saskia. Written in two voices, Ellen and Saskia. I found it hard to dislike the “stalker”.

That's 17 titles read since the beginning of the year and a few more crossed off the Ultimate Reading Challenge.