The Heart's Invisible Furies, signed by John Boyne and John Irving
One book, two author inscriptions! My two favourite Johns – Irving and Boyne.

The holiday tradition continues – you know, the one where I bombard you with all the books you should read next year.

Shocker: I did not do a reading challenge this year. But, I joined a book club! So in that way I read a few books that I otherwise wouldn’t have. I had always been reluctant to join one, because I didn’t want to be stuck reading something I wasn’t interested in, and I worried about having to read a book on schedule. But it has worked out so well! I adore our group of ladies. (And only once did I have to take the morning off work to cram in finishing a book in the nick of time for the meeting.)

I hope you’ve got some time on your hands – the list is burgeoning. 151 books consumed, here are the 5-star ones…  Continue reading