We had a great trip to England, and among other things, managed to bring back a few books. (Naturally!). So, without ado, here is the list of those who made the cut to travel the Atlantic:
(Left bottom to top):
- I Never Knew That About London – Christopher Winn (NF – history)
- In Xanadu: A Quest – William Dalrymple (NF – travel)
- Human Cargo – Matthew Crampton (NF – history)
- How to be a Victorian – Ruth Goodman (NF – history) – bought before I left
- I Can’t Stay Long – Laurie Lee (NF – essays)
- The School at Thrush Green – Miss Read (F)
- Friends at Thrush Green – Miss Read (F)
- Crimson Snow: Winter Mysteries – Martin Edwards (F – short stories)
- The Orchid House – Phyllis Shand Allfrey (F)
So, quite a restrained list for an avid bookie, right?
I had thought that I might get more time to read, but we ended up being either really busy and/or tired, but it was great fun all the same. I did finish up “A Man Called Ove” which was extremely charming and I can’t wait to tell you about it (if you haven’t already heard about it). (There’ll be a review of it soon.)
Did visit a few bookshops, but to be honest, we spent a lot more time wandering around London and Bedford, and just enjoying the scenery and people-watching. 🙂
More deets about the trip to come, because I *know* how interesting other people’s vacations/holidays can be! 🙂
I just bought The Orchard House on Saturday while in London. It looks good.
My mum generously gave me the book as it’s a Virago and she knows I enjoy those titles. I’d not heard of it before, but now I’ve read the blurb on the back cover, it sounds right up my alley. Glad to hear from a fellow reader of such off-the-track titles! Thank you.