The string was as follows; I read it at Cleopatra Loves Books, which in turn found it at 746 Books. The aim is to attempt to read during the summer months. More specifically in the time period from 1 June to 5 September which is roughly 14 weeks or close to 1 and 1/2 books each week. I believe it’s feasible although I might not be able to achieve it. But it is worth a try.
Here below, you can find the list of books I’m planning to read for this challenge (in no particular order).
- Red Harvest by Dashiell Hammett
- The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (re-read) by Agatha Christie
- The Big Four by Agatha Christie
- The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Chistie
- Maigret at the Coroner’s (Inspector Maigret #32) by Georges Simenon, trans: Linda Coverdale
- Maigret and the Old Lady (Inspector Maigret #33) by Georges Simenon, trans: Ros Schwartz
- Madame Maigret’s Friend (Inspector Maigret #34) by Georges Simenon, trans: Howard Curtis
- Alone in Berlin by Hans Fallada, trans: Michael Hofmann
- Tell no Tales by Eva Dolan
- Rain Dogs (Detective Sean Duffy) by Adrian McKinty
- The Cornish Coast Murder by John Bude
- The Sussex Downs Murder by John Bude
- No Other Darkness (D.I. Marnie Rome 2) by Sarah Hilary
- Nightblind by Ragnar Jónasson, trans: Quentin Bates
- A Beautiful Place to Die by Malla Nunn
- Dead Pretty (DS Aector McAvoy) by David Mark
- The Blue Room by Georges Simenon, trans: Linda Coverdale
- The Bride Wore Black by Cornell Woolrich
- The G File (The Van Veeteren Series) by Hakan Nesser, trans: Laurie Thompson
- Dead Lions by Mick Herron
- A Madras Miasma (A superintendent Le Fanu Mystery) by Brian Stoddart
- Shadow of the Rock by Thomas Mogford
- The Abrupt Physics of Dying by Paul E. Hardisty
- The Dying Place by Luca Veste
- A Death in Summer by Benjamin Black
Forgive my maths, blame my TBR pile.
Wow, Jose! This is terribly ambitious of you! I, too, hope to up my reading and blogging quota during summer vacation, but I can’t read this quickly myself! Still, you have some wonderful titles on the list. I hope you enjoy Red Harvest!
Thanks for the comment, Brad. I’m looking forward to Red Harvest.
I’m delighted you’re taking part! Great list, can’t wait to hear all about your summer reads!
Thanks for the idea Cathy!
Can totally empathise about the ‘bad’ maths! You all do tempt me so much to join in!
I trust you’ll be tempted, Marina Sofia!
Great selection! I love all the Agatha Christie’s books! Good luck!
Thanks for your best wishes, Anna!
Thank you very much for the shout out and great that you are joining in with this especially as some of those books are ones on my bookshelf.
You’re welcome Cleo!
Lots of classics there, good luck! x
Thank you Linda!
Interesting list. “Rain Dogs” is great. Have you read the previous Sean Duffy books?
Yes I did, you may find my reviews of The Cold Cold Ground, I Hear the Sirens in the Street, In The Morning I’ll Be Gone, and Gun Street Girl, using the search button for Adrian McGinty. Great stuff.
We’re heading into winter here but I shall enjoy reading about your summer reading
Thanks Bernadette and I wish you a nice winter with plenty of books to read. 🙂
That’s a very interesting list, Jose. You’ve got some great reading ahead of you there.
Thank you Jacqui. I’m glad to hear that!
Great list – I like the mix of current stuff with some of the classics. 25 sounds like a good round number… 😉
This is so tempting. I have been trying to resist, but I may give in.
Yes, me too!
I do love an Agatha Christie, but it has been such a long time since I indulged…I hope you enjoy your little crime spree!