Best reads - Club Together Book Club?

Agree there, GT. I’m currently reading Longore Hall having read all the previous books in the series. The location descriptions are spot on. 

I was going to mention the passing away of Peter Robinson in the thread that caters for that sort of thing but as I wasn't the most ardent of fans felt that might be a bit over the top coming from me.

However I know he had his followers on here and as his passing went unnoticed by me I thought it might have gone unnoticed by others and thought this would be a more appropriate place to mention it.

I did read probably half a dozen of his Banks books so whilst not a great fan still found them a fairly decent read. Anyway it's always a sad day when you lose an author who was liked by many.

We do have quite a number of his books, and found them enjoyable, as he used actual locations instead of fictitious ones. However when the early ones were went onto the TV, the choice of Stephan Thomkinson for Inspector Banks was so wrong it out us off the books.

I wasn’t aware and I really like his books. Thanks, WN.

We bought a bit of light reading while away in Suffolk. Andrew Cotter and his gorgeous dogs Olive and Mabel kept us highly amused during Covid lockdowns, with the very funny commentaries over the pooch antics. Andrew Cotter did a bit of writing as well, and has put out his Dog Days, an off the cuff diary about the unbelievable success of his short video clips, and the sort of events Olive and Mabel get invited to attend. Light hearted and funny, a nice little read.👍

There's a new Michael Connelly "Rene Ballard" book out called "Desert Star". I've ordered it from the library. Don't know how many in front of me though.

Wherenext – thanks for post which prompted me to check library and have requested the Michael Connelly book plus David Baldacci & CJ Box’s latest books whom publish at this time of year.   May have some time to wait as the 3 are listed ‘on order by HQ’.  Guess I have joined the queue for them.  Also requested ‘No Plan B’ Lee Child’s newest book which appears to have been published in Sept.  Continuing to read various detective/mystery novels modern & medieval.

I'm down from number 45 to number 2 in the queue so hopefully it'll arrive before long! 

One of my favourite authors is Ian McEwan and I've just read his latest novel "Lessons" which is truly astounding. He has the knack of making what seems, on the surface, the most mundane of subjects fascinating. In this case it tells the life of a fairly ordinary man from his days at boarding school through to his later years, covering much of 20th century events and what he imagines for his grand daughter in the 21st. Definitely one of the best books I've read this year.

Satsuma Complex by Bob Mortimer. A delightful easy read. Characters based on himself, his acquaintances and life experiences. His zany sense of humour shines through the plot which has a novel twist in itself, literally!🙂

Thanks Micky had this on my list.