The Voice of the Violin by Andrea Camilleri

Having enjoyed "The Shape of Water", I decided to borrow another Camilleri book. The next two in the series were not available (so some of the minor back stories did not necessarily make much sense to me, but this did not affect the main plots), but I chose the fourth book in the series.

Lots more lovely Italian food, another murder that needs to be solved, and more stories involving Montalbano's slightly unorthodox methods. Still enjoyable!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

I read this on two tube journeys. Made me laugh out loud in places. Liked the cartoons as well. Loveable.

The Shape of Water by Andrea Camilleri

An Italian detective novel set in Sicily and translated by Stephen Sartarelli. Having picked this up as a light read in the school library, I was surprised to find it full of pimps and prostitutes, along with allusions to the Mafiosa. However, I liked the character of Inspector Montalbano, and enjoyed the book. So much so that I am going to read another one or two or three.

Clandestine in Chile by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

I originally picked up this book because I thought it was a short story by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. When I realised it was a true story about the Chilean director Miguel Littin, I was worried that I might be bored. I should not have worried.

This account of the exile's illegal entry to Chile in 1985 to film life under General Pinochet is exciting and informative. It was a relief at times to remember that Littin had met with Marquez to tell him his story!

Once by Morris Gleitzman

"Everybody deserves to have something good in their life. At least once."

So goes the cover.

The book is very simple, but brought tears to my eyes at the end. Which books don't often do. A story set during the holocaust, through the eyes of a child. A quick read, but a good one.

Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

Another good read from my school library. By the time you find out whose eyes were watching God, and what exactly is meant by that title, you have gone through a lot with the heroine, Janie. The hardships she has faced before seem minor compared with the heartache she could face now. But you are glad she gets to that place. Would recommend.