Crime of a Book, Book of a Crime.

BOOK CHALLENGE 49/1000 (57)

Thank Elvis, Einstein Intersection by Samuel R Delany is a short novel. I would never have made it through to the end otherwise. I didn't enjoy this book one little bit and I couldn't wait to get to the end just so I could cross it off the list. I hope there aren't too many more like this on the list.

BOOK CHALLENGE 50/1000 (58)

Red Dragon by Thomas Harris. What's not to like? It's easy to read with a quick engaging pace that leads you on to the next page and before you know it, it's 4 o'clock in the morning and you've got to get up at 6 for work! Or is that just me? Okay, I've read this book before, a few times. Alright, probably a few dozen times. It's in my permanent collection and it's one of the books I read regularly. My copy is a double edition with Silence of the Lambs and it is well worn.

Horror Stories

Last year I failed miserably to meet my target of 100 books from the challenge. This year I am hoping to reach 200 books. Maybe that target is a little high but we'll see how I get on. January was a complete non-starter on the reading front for obvious reasons. Hopefully, now February is here I can get on my way properly.

BOOK CHALLENGE 47/1000 (55)

Dolores Claiborne by Stephen King - This is the second of three novels from this author which made the list. I much prefered this one to The Shining. This one read more like a narration and flowed considerably better. It was a lot quicker and easier to read. Although I have read quite a few King books over the years I am not a big fan. This is one of those authors that I feel I should like because they are incredibly popular but I just can't seem to appreciate their work.

BOOK CHALLENGE 48/1000 (56)

Animal Farm by George Orwell, another classic book which I had never before picked up. I am no political or social activist but even I was able to understand and appreciate the message of "power corrupts". I surprised myself by enjoying this book although it is not one I'll probably ever read again in all honestly.