This month has seen the hottest temperatures recorded ever here in the UK. During the couple of days when temperatures were at their highest it was very difficult to get on with everyday stuff. Sitting at the desk writing was difficult and as for that pile of ironing that sat in the laundry basket waiting to be neatly pressed - not a chance!
We have had a family holiday that was wonderful and temperatures had decreased to a more temperate climate.
Of course, all this heat has provided the perfect opportunity to sit with a book, in front of a fan, dreaming of ice cream. How did you cope during those very hot days? Have you read anything good this month?
Here are the books that I read in July.
Books I Have Read
The Late Train to Gipsy Hill by Alan Johnson - This was my book group choice this month. It wasn't entirely my cup of tea but others in the group thought it very good.
The Redeemer by Victoria Goldman - I enjoyed reading this debut novel very much. You can read my review by clicking here.
And Then There's Margaret by Carolyn Clarke - This was a delicious book which I highly recommend. You can read my review by clicking here. Carolyn will be my guest on the blog later this week, sharing her eight books which she would take to a desert island.
Death on a Monday Night by Jo Allen - I read this as part of the blog tour. I enjoyed it very much. You can read my review by clicking here.
The Black Dress by Deborah Moggach - It didn't live up to my expectation of a book from this author but it was okay to read.
Shadow by Michael Morpurgo - One for the children here and my review will be up later this week.
The Wilderness by Sarah Duguid - An excellent book and you can read my review by clicking here.
Books I Did Not Finish
Happy Families by Julie Ma
Books I am Partway Through
Nightshade by E.S. Thomson
After Silence by Julia Gregson
Burnt Shadows by Kamila Shamsie
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