Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty
The story is set in Australia and follows 9 people who decide to spend 10 days in an expensive rural health spa run by an ex-corporate executive called Masha.
Their past lives and reasons they are at retreat are gradually revealed, as they take part in increasingly bazaar activities. I found some of it slightly unrealistic, but it was overall an entertaining – and some times amusing – read. One of the things the residents have to do is give up their mobile phones. It was interesting to see how terrifying people found it – to be without their phones.
The book made me think about how important it is to slow down and do nothing; something without our phones.
The Invisible Guardian – Dolores Redondo
I was given this book by a fellow book club member. She is a crime fiction fan and highly recommended this book and can see why. It follows Inspector Amaia Salazar as she investigates the brutal murder of a young girl. The way the body is laid out makes her suspect the work of a serial killer and when more girls are found murdered her suspicions prove correct.
The investigation leads Amaia to her home town and close to her own family. It forces her to deal with a terrible incident from her childhood and the impact it had on her life.
The crime element of the story feels, at times, to be a sub plot, but its definitely there and keeps you reading.
There’s also a supernatural element that I found very interesting and gave this book an edge – something different to other crime thriller books.
Pixie Places for Reading
I had the opportunity of getting out in the Lake District last week and of course took by book with me. This photo was taken at a little café near the car park by Aira Force, Ullswater. There’s a sheltered place outside so that you can enjoy a coffee and read a book, even if its raining. And then there’s the view for when you want to take a break from reading….
Pixie Chronicles 