my favourite reads of September 2024

Appointment with Death by Agatha Christie (1938)

Audiobook narrated by Hugh Fraser.

A tyrannical matriarch is murdered while on holiday with her family in Petra and everybody has a motive. A bit slow to get going, but enjoyable.

The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan (2024)

In which Amy Tan gets super into birdwatching. Her enthusiasm is entertaining, her observations are interesting and her illustrations are beautiful. Talented lady.

Case Histories by Kate Atkinson (2004)

The first Jackson Brodie novel.

Jackson investigates three seemingly unrelated murder cases and gradually uncovers the truth in each case and how they are connected.

Another slow starter, but once it began to pick up momentum, I was hooked.

A Gentleman and a Thief by Dean Jobb (2024)

Exactly what it says on the tin: The Daring Jewel Heists of a Jazz Age Rogue.

Jobb has written another winner, just as gripping as The Case of the Murderous Dr Cream, which I loved in 2021. It’s meticulously researched and very entertaining. A+.

Golf Without Tears by PG Wodehouse (1924)

I love Wodehouse so much, I’ll even read a novel’s worth of stories about golf and golfers. Enjoyable, as always.

Murder Is Easy by Agatha Christie (1938)

A sudden flurry of murders in a small English village is written off as a series of unfortunate accidents by the locals, but Luke Fitzwilliam – alerted by a fellow train passenger who shared her suspicions and was then killed by a hit-and-run driver – suspects a serial killer.

The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie (1920)

Audiobook narrated by Hugh Fraser.

How many times have I read/listened to this one? Ten times? A dozen?

Another unpleasant matriarch gets herself murdered and Poirot, in his first appearance, solves the case.

One Good Turn by Kate Atkinson (2006)

Audiobook narrated by Robin Downes. The second Jackson Brodie novel.

Atkinson again draws seemingly unconnected characters through a series of pretty traumatic situations until the connections are revealed. I liked it a lot.

Ordeal by Innocence by Agatha Christie (1958)

Audiobook narrated by Hugh Fraser.

Yet another disliked matriarch is murdered, this time by one of her adopted sons. A witness comes forward with an alibi for him, however, which raises the question: who did kill her then?

Another one I’ve read/listened to multiple times. Such a great book.

Pompeii by Mary Beard (2008)

Pompeii from every possible angle. Very thoroughly researched and a pleasure to read.

Towards Zero by Agatha Christie (1944)

Audiobook narrated by Hugh Fraser.

And another disapproving old lady is murdered while hosting her nephew, his current wife, his ex-wife, and a few other friends and hangers-on at her oceanfront estate.

One of the top-tier Christies, in my opinion.


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