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1. My Name Is Jensen by Heidi Amsinck - finished 30.1.22
2. The Passenger by Ulrich Alexander Boschwitz - finished 20.5.22
3. The Sound of the Hours by Karen Campbell - finished 23.7.22
4. Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers - finished 27.11.22
5. The Postscript Murders by Elly Griffiths - finished 5.4.22
6.The Midnight Library by Matt Haig - finished 18.3.22
7. Closed Casket by Sophie Hannah - finished 17.2.22
8. The Survivors by Jane Harper - finished 14.3.22
9. The Great Silence by Doug Johnstone - finished 11.1.22
10. The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller - finished 4.10.22
11. The Fell by Sarah Moss - finished 31.1.22
12. The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak - finished 14.9.22

and my plus 4

13. Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead - finished 26.6.22
14. Brat Farrar by Josephine Tey - finished 29.7.22
15. We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker - finished 17.11.22
16.Still Life by Sarah Winman - finished 30.12.22

Good luck on your challenge, Fiona! Sound like some great titles! 🐾

I have quite a few of these on my TBR. Good luck with your challenge.

I've only read The Song of Achilles, and I liked it a lot. Hope the others are as enjoyable, happy reading!

The Midnight Library has been on my list forever. I need to read it, and everyone seems to love it.

Good luck and happy reading, Fiona.

I've only read Brat Farrar, thought it was excellent. Good luck with all of your selections.

Brat Farrar is very good and I enjoyed The Survivors. I bought The Island of Missing Trees for myself as a birthday present a few weeks ago, Elif Shafak is amazing.

Carolien wrote: "Brat Farrar is very good and I enjoyed The Survivors. I bought The Island of Missing Trees for myself as a birthday present a few weeks ago, Elif Shafak is amazing."

I’ve only read ‘10 minutes and 38 seconds in This World’ which I loved so looking forward to more Elif Shafak this year

Good luck, I haven't read any of those

I loved The Midnight Library.
Elly Griffiths is one of my favourite authors but I haven't read The Postscript Murders yet - it's in my to-read pile but I have read all her Ruth Galloway books

Vikki wrote: "I loved The Midnight Library.
Elly Griffiths is one of my favourite authors but I haven't read The Postscript Murders yet - it's in my to-read pile but I have read all her Ruth Galloway books"

I’ve read all Ruth Galloway books too - love Elly Griffiths books.
The Postscript Murders is signed - she was at Bloody Scotland in Stirling this year which was fantastic

Fiona wrote: "Vikki wrote: "I loved The Midnight Library.
Elly Griffiths is one of my favourite authors but I haven't read The Postscript Murders yet - it's in my to-read pile but I have read all her Ruth Gallo..."

I'm considering maybe going over for it in 2022. If I remember right I watched her session virtually. I've seen a couple of other webchats with her this year which were great, she seems such a lovely person

Vikki wrote: "Fiona wrote: "Vikki wrote: "I loved The Midnight Library.
Elly Griffiths is one of my favourite authors but I haven't read The Postscript Murders yet - it's in my to-read pile but I have read all ..."

Bloody Scotland is great fun. Spend the day author spotting about town as well as the great events / book signings. Would recommend it - so fortunate that it’s local for me

Fiona wrote: "Vikki wrote: "Fiona wrote: "Vikki wrote: "I loved The Midnight Library.
Elly Griffiths is one of my favourite authors but I haven't read The Postscript Murders yet - it's in my to-read pile but I ..."

It's in Stirling isn't it? I've been there many times, lovely part of the country.

Vikki wrote: "Fiona wrote: "Vikki wrote: "Fiona wrote: "Vikki wrote: "I loved The Midnight Library.
Elly Griffiths is one of my favourite authors but I haven't read The Postscript Murders yet - it's in my to-re..."

Yes - it’s in Stirling - I live in a small village about 15 minutes from centre - it’s a great area

I have Midnight Library on my TBR. Looking forward to your thoughts. Happy reading in 2022!

We Begin at the End was one of my favorite books of 2021- great choice!

I plan on reading The Song of Achilles this year for one of my challenges.

Great list. I have read and enjoyed The Midnight Library and The Song of Achilles. So many other interesting books on your list - I hope you enjoy them all.

Good luck with your challenge!!

First book completed

The Great Silence by Doug Johnstone

Third book in The Skelf series - crime with dark humour and wonderful characters. This was supposed to be the last book in the series but heard whispers of two more - fingers crossed.

5 stars

Second book completed

My Name is Jensen by Heidi Amsinck

First book by Danish journalist based in London. Saw author at event at Bloody Scotland 2021 - crime book event in Scotland. Signed copy purchased. Looking forward to what I presume will be the Jensen series set in Copenhagen.

4 stars

Third book completed

The Fell by Sarah Moss

I love the author’s writing style and her observations of ‘ordinary’ life. I loved Summerwater her previous novel. This book is set during the pandemic so may not be for everyone.

4 stars

It seems you picked a bunch of winners, and you're going to need a 2nd list soon. Congrats!

Fourth Book completed

Closed Casket by Sophie Hannah

Hercule Poirot written by Sophie Hannah as I’m a huge Agatha Christie fan. I’ve never been a fan of other writers taking over a series however I have enjoyed the two previous Sophie Hannah Poirot books that I’ve read.

3 stars

Fiona wrote: "Fourth Book completed

Closed Casket by Sophie Hannah

Hercule Poirot written by Sophie Hannah as I’m a huge Agatha Christie fan. I’ve never been a fan of other writers taking over a series however..."

I have that on my bookshelf. Glad to hear you enjoyed it.

Fifth Book completed

The Survivors by Jane Harper

Sense of place always so strong in this authors books - this time not the outback but Australian coastline

4 stars

Sixth Book completed

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Loved it - worried it might be depressing but it wasn’t at all

5 stars

You're doing very well with this challenge.

Fiona wrote: "Sixth Book completed

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Loved it - worried it might be depressing but it wasn’t at all

5 stars"

Everyone loves this book. I need to grab it.

Kudos on your progress!! 5 off of the list already. 🙌🙌

I have The Survivors to read. Glad you liked it. I'm reading The Midnight Library next month with library group. Excited to finally get to it.
You're making great progress! Happy Reading!

Seventh Book completed

The Postscript Murders by Elly Griffiths

I’ve read all of this authors Nelson and Ruth series - this is the second in the Harbinder Kaur series

3.5 stars

Fiona wrote: "Seventh Book completed

The Postscript Murders by Elly Griffiths

I’ve read all of this authors Nelson and Ruth series - this is the second in the Harbinder Kaur series

3.5 stars"

I have a few of her books, need to get cracking on them

Wow, you're sure doing well on the challenge!

Fiona, I love the books you’ve picked. I own several and want to read them. This month definitely going to read Great Circle and want to try and get in The Island of Missing Trees. You are doing great on your challenge. Enjoy.

Eighth Book completed

The Passenger by Ulrich Alexander Boschwitz

Interesting observations given it was written pre 1939

3 stars

Ninth Book completed

Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead

Phew - a long read. Not so keen on the modern storyline but understood by the end why it was required. I flagged a little in the middle but I’m glad I kept going.

4 stars

Fiona wrote: "Ninth Book completed

Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead

Phew - a long read. Not so keen on the modern storyline but understood by the end why it was required. I flagged a little in the middle but I..."

You're doing so well on this challenge.

Fiona wrote: "Ninth Book completed

Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead

Phew - a long read. Not so keen on the modern storyline but understood by the end why it was required. I flagged a little in the middle but I..."

I have this to read. I had hoped to get to it this month but didn't happen. Would like to read all the books that made the short list of The Women's Prize for Fiction & this is first on my list.

Every time I check on you, you have 3 or 4 more finished. I'll be back in 2 weeks. LOL

Kudos Fiona!!

Tenth book completed.

Brat Farrar by Josephine Tey

Short mystery / crime. Loved the premise and had ‘guessed’ the ending

3 stars

Fiona wrote: "Tenth book completed.

Brat Farrar by Josephine Tey

Short mystery / crime. Loved the premise and had ‘guessed’ the ending

3 stars"

I quite enjoyed this. Agree with your comments

Eleventh book completed

The Sound of the Hours by Karen Campbell

Story set in wartime Italy in the hills around Barga - young Italian meets American ‘Buffalo’. Learnt loads about the WWII in that area of Italy (and I discovered another book based around the Sant’Anna massacre on my TBR shelves)
And a little added interest as we are travelling to Pisa / Lucca in a few weeks

Definite 4 stars

Fiona wrote: "Eleventh book completed

The Sound of the Hours by Karen Campbell

Story set in wartime Italy in the hills around Barga - young Italian meets American ‘Buffalo’. Learnt loads about the WWII in tha..."

You are doing great.

Twelfth Book completed

The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak

Loved all Elif Shafak books that I’ve read and this one didn’t disappoint. I have a real love of trees so a book that includes a tree as in essence a character made me smile.

Book set between London and Cyprus and pieces together the story of Kostas and Defne and that of a divided island, its people and its natural world.

5 stars

Fiona wrote: "Twelfth Book completed

The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak

Loved all Elif Shafak books that I’ve read and this one didn’t disappoint. I have a real love of trees so a book that includes a ..."

I've never read any of her books, but I have a few on my TBR. Thanks for the recommendation.

Congratulations on finishing 12 of your books!

Congratulations on completing 12 books.

Congratulations on completion of your challenge, Fiona!! Woot!!

Thirteenth Book completed

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

I had read Circe by the same author as a local book group read - it was excellent.

Thoroughly enjoyed this book too although I think Circe would be my favourite

4 stars

Congrats on finishing! I loved Circe as well and would like to do a reread at some point. It seems I've either read one of your books or have it at the top of my toppling TBR. Enjoy the rest of your list!