Over the past couple of months, I've read a few books that I didn't get a chance to review yet. These were all enjoyable in different ways and are recommended reads. A Will to Kill by R. V. Raman I've been looking for an Indian mystery for a while now. So when I came across A Will to Kill in Netgalley set in one of my favorite places in India (also close to my home town), I just had to request it. In so many ways, this is a typical Agatha Christie type mystery - there's a death (in an isolated mansion, no less) and the investigator/detective tries to solve the mystery. Harith Athreya is visiting the owner of the mansion, Bhaskar Fernandez, where a small gathering has been planned for the owner's relatives and friends. Bhaskar has written two wills - and how he dies will determine which will goes into effect. That night, there is a murder and Athreya spends the next few days trying to find the culprit. I generally enjoy the Agatha Christie class of murder mysteries.
This is a weekly event hosted by J. Kaye at J. Kaye's Book Blog to celebrate what you are reading for the week as well as books completed the previous week.
Books completed last week
- Haunted Ground by Erin Hart
I am currently reading
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath:
So after holding it off for quite a few months, I am finally starting up with this book. As I mentioned in my last It's Monday! What are you reading? post, I am curious to read this book, and understand the parallels between Sylvia Plath's own circumstances leading to her eventual suicide, and that of the protagonist in this book. I find myself very interested in books centered around women who underwent some sort of a mental breakdown. Some day, I want to pick up Girl, Interrupted, as well!
Night Runner by Max Turner:
I am halfway through this book, and it only just got interesting. I can't say I care much for it, so far. The writing style is quite different and it took me some time to get into it. I am still not quite clear where the story is going, but heck, there's only half a book more! Hopefully, I will finish this book today!My reading plans for the next week
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien: I have read the LOTR series a couple of times, except for this one. Though technically not a part of the LOTR series, it serves as a prequel to the series, covering Bilbo Baggins' adventures. I am reading this book for the LOTR Read-Along, and am excited to get cracking, so to speak!
Say You're One of Them by Uwem Akpan (Audio book): Each of the 5 stories in this book are told through a child's voice. I am curious to read this book (or rather listen to it), after hearing of its many positive reviews and some not-so-postive reviews. Check out what others are reading here!
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My post:
http://laurel-rain-snow.blogspot.com/2010/01/its-monday-what-are-you-reading.html
Here's my Monday Round Up.
Katrina, thanks for the book suggestion. I hadn't heard of it previously, so am excited to add it to my pile!
Stephanie, glad you recommend The Bell Jar and The Hobbit!
Creations by Laurel-Rain Snow, glad you recommend The Bell Jar!
Sasha, I hope you do try The Bell Jar, as well! And year, poetry is not my forte either.
alitareads, I hope to enjoy 2nd half of The Night Runner too!