A bit of a lazy post I know, but I decided to share with you the books I received for Christmas and on the whole I think I got quite a good mixture. In particular my TBR pile now has more translated crime fiction, which is pleasing, as my reading of such works had tailed off a bit this year. All that remains before revealing my bookish stash is to say a big thank you to my family and my secret Santa for your excellent gifts.
Not a book but also a really cool book related bag:
I also treated myself to:
The fact I also have Christmas spending money does mean that my to be read pile is probably not going to be so reasonably sized for much longer. But then again there’s no such thing as too many books. Right?
You have one of my favourite modern takes on the country house mystery in your haul. Well modern-ish I supposedly (Grim Pickings). I like your bag too
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Darned auto correct. I meant suppose.
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I think it was based on your recommendation that I put Grim Pickings on my list. I look forward to reading it!
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Nice haul there – your loved ones know you well…
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Well they get a little help from me so I don’t end up with duplicate books, but yeah they are a good bunch of gift givers.
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