Books of April

The Eighth Detective by Alex Pavesi - the interesting concept makes it worth borrowing from the library, but don't spend your money on it.
Historia del Rey Transparente by Rosa Montero - I was unable to find an official English translation, so here is the original title. I have no clue what the story of the king has to do with the plot of the book. But apart from that, it is a nice book.
Six Years by Harlan Coben. Good one, except the partly cheap Hollywood happy end.

[Diana]

I like the way you displayed your books, Unfortunately I barely get to finish one a month. I suppose that will change now in winter ;-)

[Kathy A]

It seems like I enjoyed that Harlan Coben book more than you did.

[moni kozi]

@kjarn Oh, by all means, I enjoyed it very much. And it was inspired by your reading list, of course. And the end assigned to Benedict was so spot on. But the two main characters... couldn't it be more telenovella??? But it is worth reading every page. Just as you said: many twists and turns. The unexpected is everywhere.
And I do plan to read another title I found in the library: The Forest (or something like that - it is translated)

[Kathy A]

@monikozi I think a few of his works have been made into movies, I recently watched Stay Close on Netflix. Maybe the book you are going to read is The Woods

[moni kozi]

@kjarn Yes, that's probably the title. As for movies, I'm not very fond of them. I prefer not to watch them before I read the book and after I read the book I see no fun in watching the movie. 😀

[Kathy A]

@monikozi I agree completely. I didn't really enjoy it as I knew exactly what was going to happen. I'm just wondering if some of his books are written certain way in order to be made into movies

[moni kozi]

@kjarn Could be. I think it was the same with some Graham Greene books.

[Susan Wakely]

Interesting selection.

[Mags]

Looks like some intriguing reads!

[Krista Marson]

You're such an avid reader 😊

[Chris Cook]

I’ve never been a Harlan Coben fan so I’ll pass on that one but the Eighth Detective sounds really intriguing.

[borof]

Thanks for the book recommendation. Did you scan these covers or edit them yourself?

[moni kozi]

@borof I photographed the book and the e.reader and made a collage of 3 photos

[Sally Ings]

I've enjoyed some Harlan Coben books but others have been dreadful. I also much prefer to read a book than see a film depicting the book.

[bkb in the city]

Very nice

[Pyrrhula]

My books are only art pic.s books. Great shot of yours. My wife and sun are big readers.

[Yao RL]

I like how you evoke the discussions, I might share what I am reading, but I am not a fiction reader.

[moni kozi]

@yaorenliu Now I'm curious. Besides fiction I am very curious about the functioning of the brain. Not really science treaties, but rather things explained for the general interested public. I am a big fan of Dr Sacks. Maybe you know the film Awakenings with Robert de Niro and Robin Williams. I only read the book, but I know there is a film. What is your area of interest?

[moni kozi]

@ludwigsdiana I set myself a goal of 12 books a year. At least one for each month. But that's just for my own mind. Just as a reference.

[Diana]

@monikozi That's a good idea :-)

[moni kozi]

@blueberry1222 It is a refuge, an escape.

[moni kozi]

@cdcook48 Please share your impression about it after you read it. I am curious.

[moni kozi]

Thank you very much, @ludwigsdiana @kjarn @wakelys @marlboromaam @blueberry1222 @cdcook48 @borof @salza @bkbinthecity @pyrrhula and @yaorenliu

[moni kozi]

@ludwigsdiana It does work for me. I don't measure by the month, but by the year. Maybe one month i read two books and maybe one month only half a book.
What's beyond 12, it's a bonus.

[Kathy A]

@salza I have found that too with Harlan Coben

[borof]

@monikozi Thanks, well done.