A few years ago, my mum bought me a cute little notebook designed for ‘book notes’. I’ve been noting down everything I’ve read since 2008. Yes, I know the cool kids are using Goodreads these days…but sometimes you can’t beat good old pen and paper!
Anyway, it’s fascinating to go back and look at what I’ve read over the years. This year I’ve racked up more than ever (well, since records began), mainly down to my Kindle, which has meant I’m never short of something to read, and I can take it on my commute. I’m definitely not one of those ‘anti e-reader’ bores (‘Oh, but I just love books! I couldn’t possibly abandon paper!’) – not to say you can’t prefer one over the other, but I’m tired of people telling me I don’t love books because I’ve got a Kindle. Words are words, and my shelves are very small!
The range of genres for this year is fairly broad, although kid-lit/YA is heavily represented, for obvious reasons.
1. The Dolphin People by Torsten Krol (one of the weirdest books I have ever read!)
2. A Woman of Substance by Barbara Taylor Bradford (everybody loves those emerald eyes)
3. Larkstorm by Dawn Rae Miller
Catherine Queen 