Book Reviews

‘The best moments in reading are when you come across something - a thought, a feeling, a way of looking at things - which you had thought special and particular to you. And now, here it is, set down by someone else, a person you have never met, someone even who is long dead. And it is as if a hand has come out, and taken yours.’ Alan Bennett

“Many a book is like a key to unknown chambers within the castle of one’s own self.” ― Franz Kafka

Showing posts with label mid-year review 2012. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mid-year review 2012. Show all posts

Saturday, 30 June 2012

Mid-Year Review 2012

2012 MID YEAR ROUND-UP  

We are already halfway through 2012. Hard to believe, and a little terrifying, I think, but it's true. So I've been looking back over the first six months of the year, and I am thrilled at how many really good books I've had the chance to read. 

There have been some wonderful books from across different genres, including literary fiction, young adult/crossover reads, crime and thrillers, historical fiction, and romance.

I have picked out just some of my favourites below to highlight again at this point (in no particular order). It's very hard because there have been so many brilliant reads this year so far. Looking forward to the second half of 2012!


I had a 'goodreads' challenge this year to read 100 books, and I think I am already at around 80, so I think I will be able to amend my 'goal' to maybe 150 instead. Did you set a goodreads challenge, how are you doing with it?

I would love to hear your comments, do let me know if you've read and enjoyed any of these, and if you agree or disagree, and what are your favourites so far this year?


(There are reviews of all these books on my blog - click the 'Review Directory' tab to find them.)

SOME OF MY FAVOURITE READS SO FAR THIS YEAR