More of the books I’ve been reading lately…

THE WITCHES – Roald Dahl

I love re-reading Roald Dahls’s books from time to time – partly to remind me just how great children’s novels can be, and partly just for a fast, fun read! the Witches is one I missed out as a child, for some reason, but I love it now. The Grand High Witch is a wonderful creation and the way Dahl writes her dialogue is a masterclass in creating a character with an accent. Superb stuff!

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PREDATOR’S GOLD – Philip Reeve

I was a huge fan of the first book in this series: Mortal Engines. I have to admit, however, that although this novel is packed with excitement, it didn’t grip me quite as much as its predecessor. It’s not a bad book by any means, and I’m sure I’ll go on to read the others in the series but, if you’re looking for a steampunk style fantasy with entire cities hunting each other down, Mortal Engines is the book for you!

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AN UTTERLY IMPARTIAL HISTORY OF BRITAIN – John O’Farrell

A bit of a break from the fiction with this one! I’m a big fan of John O’Farrell’s writing, so a look at 2,000 years of British history through his humour was too good a chance to miss. Covering everything from Julius Caesar first eyeing up this green and pleasant land up to the end of the second world war, this book gives you all the facts, with plenty of laughs thrown in.

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More books soon…

Tommy

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