Although I recently spent six weeks overseas I managed to keep up with the Goodreads Reading Challenge in October and November. I know that I will manage to reach my goal of 100 books read in 2025.
Following are images of covers of the books I managed to read in those two months:
As we travelled for two of the last three months my reading suffered. Somehow, even though I didn't read much, I am still on track to reach my goal of 100 books read in 2025 in the Goodreads Reading Challenge.
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| My Current Goodreads Tally |
Following are images of covers of the books I managed to read.
I really enjoyed The Bookseller, I have become quite fond of Detective D.S. Cross and look forward to reading the couple in the series that I haven't yet read.
As we prepare for a trip to the Galapagos I read Darwin and the Beagle for background knowledge. I was expecting something dry but was surprised to find it easy to read (and most informative).
Although I only read Orbital a few weeks ago and gave it four stars at the time I cannot remember any detail. Guess it didn't make an impression on me. I found Daughters of the Bamboo Grove a fascinating story that held my interest right up to the last page.
With another holiday looming I am hoping I can keep on track with my reading.
As we travelled around in Norway and Sweden recently we met many Trolls. We didn't bring any home but you can meet some of them below.
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| Oslo, Norway |
These next five are from a display in a gift shop in Oslo
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| Also in Oslo |
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| It was a warm day in Molde, Norway |
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| Welcome to Nordkapp, Norway, Europe's northernmost mainland point |
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| This chap in Honnigsvag, Norway needed anew wardrobe |
Having a few nights in Oslo gave us plenty of time to indulge in some Doordling from our conveniently located hotel, the Thon Hotel Opera.
We came across some beauties. Following is a selection.
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| There's a Blue Plaque but I didn't translate it |
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| The Norwegian Order of Freemasons |
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| An English Pub |
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| Outside of the Cathedral |
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| Inside the Cathedral |
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| A Restaurant - aptly named |
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| Our home away from home |
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| A very busy library |
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| Old Railway Station |
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| Customs House |
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| Oslo City Hall |
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| Goodbye Oslo |
