Tuesday 1 January 2013

THE ARTFUL READERS CLUB - THE TWELVE BOOKS OF 2013


Having seen a couple of booklists on other people's blogs, I can see mine is a very lightweight list - entertainment reading - but variety is the spice of life.


So here are my twelve books for the Artful Readers Club
(I'm a sucker for an interesting title)
and I've decided that these two will be the books I read in January and February.





THE LAST TELEGRAM
Liz Trenow
Pub: Avon    ISBN 0007480822

A FISH TRAPPED INSIDE THE WIND
Christien Cholson
Pub: Parthian Books     ISBN 1906998906

THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE PINK CARNATION
- Lauren Willig
Pub: Allison & Busby     ISBN 0749007613

THE DRAWING BOOK
Sarah Simblet
Pub: Dorling Kindersley     ISBN 9781405341233

THE HUNDRED-YEAR-OLD MAN WHO CLIMBED OUT OF THE WINDOW AND DISAPPEARED
Jonas Jonasson
Pub: Hesperus Press Ltd     ISBN  1843913720

THE TELLING
Jo Baker
Pub: Portobello Books Ltd     ISBN 1846271401

THE CURIOSITY CABINET
Catherine Czerkawska
Pub:  Polygon, an Imprint of Birlinn Limited     ISBN 1904598420

WHERE THE WEAVER BIRDS FLY
John Ellwood Nicholson
Pub: Acorn Independent Press     ISBN 1908318317

A PLACE OF MEADOWS AND TALL TREES
Clare Dudman
Pub: Seren     1854115189

THE ITALIAN CHAPEL
Philip Paris
Pub: Black & White Publishing     ISBN  184502303X

A DANGEROUS TALENT
Charlotte Elking and Aaron Elking
Pub: Thomas & Mercer     ISBN  1612182739

COLOUR: TRAVELS THROUGH THE PAINTBOX
Victoria Finlay
Pub: Sceptre     ISBN  0340733295


All but two of them are Kindle books 99p or less
Quite a varied selection

21 comments:

  1. Ooh looks like an interesting selection and well done you for getting books at a bargain!

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  2. I don't believe it. Was literally just reading a review on Amazon about the Hundred Year Old Man and downloaded it. Also, Travels Through the Paintbox is on my wish list! Can't wait to see what you make of it. Sounds so good!

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  3. Love this. Once i get through my backlog of books i have been gifted i will be interested to hear your favourites to guide me. Thanks for your comments and encouragement.
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  4. 'The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out The Window And Disappeared' is a brilliant book title :)

    Great list - and don't worry, my list is far from high brow!

    I look forward to seeing your reviews and art....

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  5. I think there's only one book on my list that could be titled heavy... Most is fun & romance. Hey, I read to escape everyday life and leave my worries behind right before bedtime. I don't want to read scary or murder or heavy stuff that keeps me from my sleep! Looking forward to your reviews and Art! ♥

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  6. Thats a great list, and yes I am sucked in by interesting or unusual titles too, there are lots on your list that i look forward to hearing more about.

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  7. Just downloaded THE HUNDRED-YEAR-OLD MAN WHO CLIMBED OUT OF THE WINDOW AND DISAPPEARED from Amazon so will be interested in what you think. Have widened my reading repertoire since buying book of the day from Amazon. A good thing I think. Enjoy your reads.
    Jen x

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  8. No one said they have to be long books Jez...Being old books, a lot of mine are quite short too,it's as much about the art as the books, and the titles on yours conjour some amazing images :D XXX

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  9. It's so exciting to see what everyone will be reading. :) I went for the easy ones that are read quickly. :) I can't wait to see your book related art. I love your doodles. :)

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  10. It's so exciting to see what everyone will be reading. :) I went for the easy ones that are read quickly. :) I can't wait to see your book related art. I love your doodles. :)

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  11. I am with you when it comes to an interesting title. So much so that I have added the Jonas Jonasson book to one of my wish lists. Looks good and I'll be looking forward to seeing your review of it!

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  12. Hi Jez, looking forward to the reviews and the art...

    dx

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  13. I look forward to seeing your responses to this list.

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  14. Your books certainly have some great titles, all them are new to me so looking forward to reading your reviews.

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  15. LOL by normal books I mean story books rather than instructional books! I read loads, far more than 12 a year so it seemed better to choose something I rarely actually read.

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  16. Interesting titles! Looking forward to reading your reviews.

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  17. Hi Jez I have the hundred year old man who climbed out of the window on my list too I can't wait to see how our thoughts are going to compare. I have a few light reads too otherwise I will not be able to finish the challenge. All that heavy stuff is no good for you lol
    ManonX

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  18. What an interesting list - I don't think I've heard of any of your chosen books. I'm really looking forward to your reviews (and your art).

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  19. Look forward to your reviews & art

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  20. if the books are even half as good as the titles, you will be well entertained!

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  21. What a great selection of titles. They certainly offer great imagery to inspire. I can't wait to read your reviews and see your art.

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