Re: read 2020

Its been while and its New Year. So I thought, why not look back at my reading year. Unlike many this year, time has not been on my hands but I’ve managed to eek out a bit more reading in my spare time, yet the list still looks short.

What have been the highlights?

Revisiting Camu’s The Plague and seeing the synergies and contrasts with the 2020 pandemic and its management. Finally getting round to reading A Christmas Carol and discovering how much more it says than any of the films. Taking in my second Alderman book, The Power constantly wondering where it was going and why. And, re-reading some Le Guin – 2021 will include more.

What else will I read more of?

There’s always space for easy reading. I’m sure there’ll be more time for Rebus, Harry Hole and Strike in 2021 given the opportunity. The Hazards of Time Travel (Oates) was a good find and I’m hoping for some more new good women authors this year.