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7. The great hunt  by Robert Jordan

Book two in the wheel of time series as recommended to me by my sister. As you can see by my posts I read this very quickly, as once I started I had to keep reading to find out what happened next.
I consequently now have a huge pile of ironing to do!!

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The Eye of the World  by Robert Jordan

This is book one in The wheel of time series. Epic fantasy. A master story teller weaving threads in the pattern of a complex world which is battling against all encompassing evil. I loved this book .782 pages

52 books in a year 5

The Redeemer by Jo Nesbo

Another Harry Hole thriller. Complex, gripping and tense. A great read.

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3.  The devils star by Jo Nesbo

This was on my Christmas wishlist. I have read and loved Stieg Larsson's trilogy and also really enjoyed this book. You need to read the first two books about Harry Hole to fully appreciate the story. The tension and action builds and it combines the different threads of the story very well. More Jo Nesbo books will follow.


4.   Fifty shades of grey by EL James

On reading some of the 5,000 plus reviews on Amazon, I was fascinated by the polarization of opinions about this book. Written originally as fan fiction with stereotypical characters and annoying repetition, it was however a somewhat compulsive read, but not in any way a literary masterpiece.

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52 books in a year; 1 and 2

1.  An apple a day by Emma Woolf

This book was on my daughters wishlist. She read it in one day after Christmas.I also read it in one day on January 1st. A book of hope, detailing the long road to recovery from Anorexia. A very personal and very brave account.My cousin died a year ago after a very long battle with anorexia and a sad history of abusive relationships.Her brother and sister  and her children were all devastated. This is an illness which causes fear and suffering both to the person and to all those who love them.

2. The perks of being a wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

Another book given to my daughter. Again we both read it in a single day.I love the way this was written.The story of a fifteen year old boy struggling to find his way through life, love and adolescence.
Charlie is a very special boy. I would not be the target reader for this book but found it fascinating,very sad ,engaging and very cleverly written.

Please note, reading two books in two days is very unusual for me and will not continue! These were both fairly short and very engrossing books. 50 books to go!