The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans

I listened to this on tape in July 2017

I bought this from a charity shop, I didn't really think I would like it much, but thought it would be OK to listen to while I was in the kitchen! How wrong was I?
This is a great story of a young girl an accident while she is out riding, her recovery, the horses recovery, their voyage of discovery.
It's also about a loner, horse trainer - The Horse Whisperer, how it changes his life. Ad well as the impact it all has on the life of the girl's professional, go getter mother.
I must try to get a copy of the film to watch.

The Camomile Lawn by Mary Westley

I listened to this on audio July 2017

I brought this tape in a charity shop, because I remembered enjoying an adaption of it years ago.  It's 1939, a large country house, 5 cousins on holiday.  It was OK to listen to, I don't think I would have liked it as a book, it was a bit too 'Upper class worries' for me.  Bit like No Graves as Yet.....It is about the impact of WWII on one family, a horrible big subject brought down to the human level .  .

The Vows of Silence by Susan Hill

I read this July 2017
Another of Susan Hill's Simon Serrailler novels, one of the few I haven't read before. 
This one has a gunman terrorising women. (especially brides) The subplot of Simon's family troubles and the immanent death of his brother in law, his father's new girlfriend and his own love life add to, rather than take away form , the plot.  Susan Hill is a master at making us curious about the dectective plot as well as the personal one.

Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

I read this July 2017 for the Regency Book Club
I have read this before, but I enjoyed it more the second time around.  The book is narrated by the daughter of an abusive (Physically and verbally) father in Nigeria.  The status of women and children is such that they cannot run away.  The father is all powerful within the family and a very powerful, rich man who is generous to the community.
The children (the narrator and her older brother) taste real family life and freedom when they stay with an Aunt who is a University lecturer.
A moving and compelling book , I am happy to have reread this

Not Dead Enough by Peter James

I listened to this in July 2017

Another in the PD Roy Grace series.
This one involves a killer who uses his twin brother's identity .
He gets back at people by quote: Killing the one you love...
Creepy and really good to listen to.

The Promise by Alsion Bruce

I read this in July 2017
A Gary Goodhew novel.  one of a series of Police Detective books  set  in Cambridge. 

I throughly enjoyed this, the writing does put me in mind of Susan Hill Serillar series and I was listening to a Peter James at the same time! bit confusing, with similar story lines.
This one starts with the murder and disfigurement of a homeless man in Market Square.  The investigation leads to gruesome discoveries of further bodies.
Fascinating read and I look forward to seeing her again in September.
 

Reservoir 13 by Jonathon McGregor

I read this book in June 2017 for the Lawshall Book Club.
I have previously read 2 of his books and loved both.
This one is very similar in style.  I love his writing, it seems to progress, layer upon layer, introducing more and more chararcters. I liken it to modern dance. repetition of mood and movement.
This one is about a young teeenage girl who goes missing.  She is staying with er parents over the New Year holidays in a holiday lodge.  She goes off walking and doesn't return. 
This is not a murder mystery/thriller.  This is a missing chld and hw the family and the villagers come to terms with it.
The only criticism I have is I felt this one to be overly long. Or maybe (due to a health scare) I just wasn't 'in the right place' to take it in.

I would still recommend it though.