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I have read several other novels by this writer since reading the Gown and have really enjoyed them all. Do let me know wha you think of it

Commented 4 days ago on Recently Received and current reading at Random Jottings

Jane please do become more chatty! I would love it

Commented 4 days ago on Random is Thirteen! at Random Jottings

Oh yes I often turn to the wonderful Miss Hever as well. I never tire of reading her books. I adore Joan HIckson as Miss Marple and she is simply perfect. Nobody else comes near. And I so agree with you re those adaptations at Christmas. I now do not bother watching as my lord pressure goes through the roof

Commented 4 days ago on Agatha Christie week at Random Jottings

Agatha Christie week

I had reached a reading hiatus last week when I was mooching around and could not settle to anything so when that happens to me I re-read. As I have just visited Agatha Christie’s house I decided to pull down... Continue reading

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I think she is a lovely writer. She was at the Felixstowe Book festival the other year while I was away so I missed her. So annoyed

Commented 6 days ago on Swallowtail Summer - Erica James at Random Jottings

I have been Kevin the Teenager all my life!!

Commented 6 days ago on Random is Thirteen! at Random Jottings

Well Erica has a huge following, sells shedloads of books all over the world so I suppose the publishers and she know what they are doing. I just think that these kinds of covers, which I do find attractive on the whole, give a false impression of what is between the covers

Commented May 10, 2019 on Swallowtail Summer - Erica James at Random Jottings

Many thanks for all the comments and good wishes. They mean a great deal to me and I will continue blogging as long as the Little Grey Cells stay functioning!

Commented May 10, 2019 on Random is Thirteen! at Random Jottings

I will raise a glass to that

Commented May 10, 2019 on Random is Thirteen! at Random Jottings

Thanks Sherman I have every intention of carrying on as long as possible

Commented May 10, 2019 on Random is Thirteen! at Random Jottings

Juicy reading - I like that

Commented May 10, 2019 on Random is Thirteen! at Random Jottings

I am pleased to hear it Joan

Commented May 10, 2019 on Random is Thirteen! at Random Jottings

Well with Wimbledon coming up and the cricket World Cup prepare for rants!

Commented May 10, 2019 on Random is Thirteen! at Random Jottings

OKeydoke. I have yet to try the Christopher Bush books. I did wonder so perhaps I ought to download one and try. The ones by Moray Dalton are good

Commented May 10, 2019 on Random is Thirteen! at Random Jottings

Thank you Marianne - glad you enjoyed the old posts. There are a lot of them!

Commented May 10, 2019 on Random is Thirteen! at Random Jottings

Random is Thirteen!

Callo- Callay O frabjus day! I have had a reminder pop up to tell me that thirteen years ago today I started my blog. I simply cannot believe it. When I started I wondered if anybody would bother reading it... Continue reading

Posted May 8, 2019 at Random Jottings

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I suppose it is the contrary in me but when I see the Costa list, the Booker list or whatever I rechristen List of Books I Will Never Read And I have read quite a few Bookers over the years and yes, many of them were good, but I have no desire to reread any of them or to read any more. I tried as I thought I should but no more.

Commented May 8, 2019 on Swallowtail Summer - Erica James at Random Jottings

Yes I agree with you. I have lots to say about book covers. I may even do a post about it!

Commented May 8, 2019 on Swallowtail Summer - Erica James at Random Jottings

Sue if you are in the UK, sorry I do not know your location, message or email me and I will send you my copy

Commented May 8, 2019 on Swallowtail Summer - Erica James at Random Jottings

Swallowtail Summer - Erica James

I am sure that most of my readers think I spend my days steeped in mystery and gore and, yes, I do read an enormous amount of crime fiction. I love it and have done every since I discovered Agatha... Continue reading

Posted May 7, 2019 at Random Jottings

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The Dalton books aer a bargain. I have been in touch with Dean Street Press and they will be publishing more by this author so I am delighted. the LJRoss will keep you going for a while! And the latest Ohlsson is due out in September so I have pre-ordered it. Let me know what you think of any of these in due course. I would love to know

Commented May 7, 2019 on Reading round up - a Crime week at Random Jottings

I remember that Nesbo book and, yes, it was scary. Thanks for the recommendations and will check the out Yes I agree with certain books at certain times. Winter for me is Dickens, Trollope et al. Summertime much lighter stuff

Commented May 1, 2019 on Reading round up - a Crime week at Random Jottings

I spent my childhood in Newcastle so love the atmosphere as well. Thank goodness she writes quickly as I could not bear to wait a year to see what happens next

Commented Apr 30, 2019 on Reading round up - a Crime week at Random Jottings

No Pam the Ross books are not gory or grisly. Just well written and unputdownable. I have added another post this morning directing you to my review of a book by Moray Dalton which I think you will also enjoy. Jo Nesbo is a bit too much at times!

Commented Apr 30, 2019 on Reading round up - a Crime week at Random Jottings

The Strange Case of Harriet Hall by Moray Dalton

As an addition to my post on crime reading may I direct you to the link below where I review The Strange Case of Harriet Hall by Moray Dalton. A reprint by Dean Street Press and well worth your attention.... Continue reading

Posted Apr 30, 2019 at Random Jottings

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