Showing posts with label Christmas Reads 101217. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas Reads 101217. Show all posts

Friday, 17 December 2010

Christmas Reads

Dr Anne has decided to remain at home this Christmas and have a good read. She has had difficulty with concentration these last few months. So... she has bought 8 books some from Tescos and 3 for 2 @ Waterstones and Freedom recommended by the Saga Magazine and the Guardian as a good Christmas read. She still has one book belonging to Grey Granite unread and Tony Blair half read.

So...

Archer, J. (2010). And Thereby Hangs a Tale. London: Macmillan.

Dr Anne enjoyed the short stories as her initial read. Jeffrey's twist at the end is always unexpected.

She awards 8/10

Boyne, J (2006). The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. London: Black Swan Books

Dr Anne had heard of a film about the boy in the striped pyjamas. This is a beautifully written book giving one the opportunity to develop a relationship with Bruno and his friend. The ending is totally stunning.

She awards 9/10

Cox, J. (2010). Blood Brothers. London: HarperCollins

This is the first of Cox's books Dr Anne has read. It is powerful and fast moving holding one's attention right to the final page.

She awards 7/10

It is still snowing so off to read book number 4.