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Books I've read in 2007
The Tenderness of WolvesThe Tenderness of Wolves by Stef Penney
Buy new: £3.99 / Used from: £0.01
A beautifully written and intriguing book
Half of a Yellow SunHalf of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Buy new: £4.34 / Used from: £0.80
I found the first couple of chapters a little confusing, trying to remember who everyone was, but once I got into this book I really loved it.
The Interpretation of MurderThe Interpretation of Murder by Jed Rubenfeld
Buy new: £5.03 / Used from: £0.01
I was gripped from the start, and enjoyed reading until near the end when I thought it all got a bit silly.
The Testament of Gideon MackThe Testament of Gideon Mack by James Robertson
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I was surprised by how much I liked this book. It's contemporary, but feels like a classic.
The Other Side of YouThe Other Side of You by Salley Vickers
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Tying for first place as my favourite Salley Vickers book along with Miss Garnet's Angel
The IslandThe Island by Victoria Hislop
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The style of writing annoyed me, although the plot was moving and interesting.
Gentlemen and PlayersGentlemen and Players by Joanne Harris
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I enjoyed this book, and didn't see the twist coming.
The Abortionist's DaughterThe Abortionist's Daughter by Elisabeth Hyde
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This book was okay, but didn't live up to my expectations.
The HistorianThe Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
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Exciting in places, a bit boring in others - worth reading though.
Perfume: The Story of a MurdererPerfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Suskind
Buy new: £2.92 / Used from: £1.70
Disturbing yet compelling reading - I found myself trying to identify smells around me while reading this book!
The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana: An Illustrated NovelThe Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana: An Illustrated Novel by Umberto Eco
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My third Eco, and as usual it was hard work to read, but worth it.
The Mathematics of LoveThe Mathematics of Love by Emma Darwin
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From the blurb I thought I would love this book, but the young modern day character annoyed me too much.
The Book of Lost ThingsThe Book of Lost Things by John Connolly
Buy new: £5.00 / Used from: £0.05
A fairy tale that is at time sweet and funny, and at other times dark and gruesome.
Suite FrancaiseSuite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky
Buy new: £4.90 / Used from: £0.52
This book is next on my 'to read' list. I've heard great things about it from friends so I can't wait.