Books are always nice and easy to write about. The books don’t complain, and the related posts help me addressing the typical small talk party situation:
[Someone] So, ummm, what do you read?
[Me] Oh, I read all sorts of books. I like epic fantasy and enjoy contemporary Japanese authors, among other things.
[Someone] Oh, how interesting. Give me an example!
[Me] Oh sure, it’s called…. Ummmm…. by… hmmmm.
So, here’s one of my recently read books:
The Unexpected Vacation of George Thring, by Alastair Puddick.
I found it delightful. At first it feels like yet another instalment of the awkward-person-stumbles-awkwardly-through-life novels and it is, but in a different kind of awkwardness. Very enjoyable and highly recommended.
Related articles
- Review: The Providence of Fire by Brian Staveley (nethspace.blogspot.com)
- The Guest Cat: The unlikeliest festive bestseller (independent.co.uk)