Summer Reading

Hi! This is my Books Blog. I'm going to write about the books I intend to read over the summer. I know, it's hardly the most gripping thing you'll ever read, but hey, if that woman can get a film made about her cookery blog, then clearly there are depths of tediousness that have yet to be plumbed. Anyway, it's more for me than you.

These are the books (left to right):
1) 'The Book of Dave' by Will Self - I picked this up a while ago because it sounded funny. Technically, I've finished this at the time of writing, so I'll put a little bit about it after this post.

2) 'A Short History of Nearly Everything' by Bill Bryson - borrowed from my godparents because I like science and Bill Bryson. I'm actually also sort of reading 'Notes From a Small Island' but not very diligently.

3) 'The Border Trilogy' by Cormac McCarthy - a Christmas present from my friend Mark.

4) 'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson - I liked the film and the book was on special offer. Plus everyone seems to like it.

5) 'Newspapermen' by Ruth Dudley Edwards - a present (or is that a gift?) from my friend Ben, because I too, am a Newspaperman.

6) 'Catcher in the Rye' by JD Sallinger - I got this on a five for a pound offer at a charity shop. Ben likes it, it's a classic.

7) 'Dracula The Undead' by Dacre Stoker - a sequel to Dracula by his descendant. A Christmas present from my granny after hearing how much I enjoyed the original Dracula.

8)'Touching the Void' by Joe Simpson - I got this ages ago, possibly as a birthday present from my mam. I loved the film, it's one of my favourites.

9) 'Fear and Loathing in America' by Hunter S Thompson - A collection of letters by one of my favourite authors. I got this in another special offer.

10) 'The Day of the Triffids' by John Wyndham - I got this free with a newspaper!

11) 'Oil!' by Upton Sinclair - another book of a film I like that was also on special offer. I'm quite predictable aren't I!

12) 'Last Tango in Aberystwyth' by Malcolm Pryce - another gift from Ben. Thanks Ben!

13) 'Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72 by Hunter S Thompson - another book I've had ages. I tried to read it ages ago but it was too heavy going and steeped in unfamiliar politics, but I will be giving t another go.

This is also the order I more or less intend to read them in. Frankly I'd be surprised if I get through them all this year, let alone this summer, but I'm here to try. I'll be filling you in on my progress. I hope you enjoy reading about it.