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I attempted the recent Read-A-Thon, hoping it might jump start some proper reading. AND IT WORKED! 12) I read the final book in the Cassandra Clare Infernal devices trilogy, 'The Clockwork Princess'. I read it fairly quickly, and enjoyed it immensely. It happily concluded the story of Tessa, Jem and Will, the Victorian Shadow Hunters. Fights, love, loyalties and a tender if at times, pained love triangle fill the pages. These aren't challenging reads, but the characters and scenes are well drawn and the stories comfortably readable. 13) A Text Book Case by Jeffrey Deaver A short read by the wonderful Mr Deaver. Although a well paced short read I would have loved it to have been a full length book with the usual twists and turns that our Mr Deaver is famous for. 14) The Blessing Of Brokenness by Karin Slaughter A rather unsettling but well written study of human weakness, tragedy and redemption. 15), 16), 17), 18) & 19) 'The City of ; Bones, Ashes, Glass, Fallen Angels & Lost Souls' by Cassandra Clare Having read the final book in the Infernal Devices series, I felt drawn again to the other series by CC, The Mortal Instruments series. The first four of the ones currently available were a re read, and the last 'The City Of Lost Souls' was a first read. It was great to immerse myself into the Shadow Hunter universe again and read the continuing story of Clary, Jace, Isabelle and Alec and their battles against the constant demonic threat. All read in under a fortnight! I am astounded and delighted that I have found my reading mojo to be robust and actually with me I am looking on my kindle and book shelves for another series (probably supernatural fantasy again) to keep the mojo flowing. Perhaps this immersive reading therapy is the way to go!

Have you been playing with your semaphore flags at work again? I have had an exciting morning - we had chimney pot covers put on. We have had occasional 'drop ins' down our chimneys where a bird has decided to sit on our chimneys and have suddenly drop down them. Today we cured the problem. They do look pretty, like little metal minarets.

Sorry to read that about your brother, Devi. Julie, what can I say aside from throwing in a Grrrrrr! to the impossible frustration of it all for you?

Oh dear MrsMac, that's sounds like an awful lot of water! I hope all stay safe. Poppy, it is my Mum - she is definitely the battier of my parents, although Dad can have his moments! It's from my Mum that I also know a few Irish love ballads from when she would sing them doing the washing up!

The Hydrangea is so pretty. Great photographs muggle. I do however know Hydrangeas as 'Hi, Strangers'. This is what happens when you grow up with a batty parent!

May I recommend Fahrenheit 451? A favourite of mine by Mr Bradbury.

This may not be quite what you are looking for, but 'Being Dead' by Jim Crace is very descriptive in what happens to the body upon death. It is written within a story of love, loss and the quest to capture what has been lost.

Just caught up with your news Julie. Sending lots of love your way. X

To keep things ticking along I opted for a couple of short kindle reads; 'A Textbook Case' by Jeffrey Deaver and 'The Blessing Of Brokenness' by Karin Slaughter. Next up is a short story collection by Jeffery Deaver - 'Triple Threat'.

Crikey, that sounds like a busy time bookmonkey! We had a lovely afternoon in the garden at my parent's place yesterday. I am not a sun person, so had fun working out shade trajectories with the two giant parasols - while my (seated) father and husband yelled instructions! A lovely lunch and an afternoon of chatter and laughter. What could be better?

I finished the Cassandra Clare early this morning, so am just having a rummage on my kindle for my next book for today. I am not logging hours spent, I am just enjoying being immersed in the reading. I had hoped (fervently) that joining the read-a-thon might jump start my reading, and as I am desperate to be done on here so I can get on with it, I think my hoping has paid off! Enjoying reading how everyone else is doing.

Been out today, so only about 5 minutes worth of my book. Tonight however I plan on snuggling down and enjoying a good long read.

Absolutely agree. I read a rather good interview with him about his appearance on the show.

needles (eek!)

OK, so I'm going to whisper this so my fragile mojo doesn't hear.....I am 41 % through 'Clockwork Princess' The third book in Cassandra Clare's Infernal Devices series. I thought a read-a-thon might be a great jump start to my reading, and despite having had a busy day in many regards I have been diving back into my kindle at every opportunity.

Athena, they are so cute. Chaliepud, I am in love - he is gorgeous.

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^ Such a great word that for some reason makes me think of maudlin camels! ensemble

The Blessing Of Brokeness Busted These are two 'short read' kindle reads by Karin Slaughter A Textbook Case Triple Threat (3 short stories) These are also two 'short reads', this time by Jeffrey Deaver. Having said all of this, I have been so blooming busy I have not read another little word (except online) since I last posted. But, they are there when I have time.

That is wonderful wordsgood. And to have a sparkly to cap it all!

Oh my goodness - it's definitely an advantage that he isn't green! The tilt of the head in the first shot really makes him a cutey.

I'm not sure from your query as to whether you are after a non-fiction book with mind clearing techniques, or a distracting challenging fictional story that will lift your mind and spirits.

Most definitely 'Wot she said' ^^^^^^^^^