(Yes, that’s an AI generated image. Looks nothing like me…..)

A new year has arrived, and with that I am checking how stuffed my e-reader is. Late last year, I upgraded my e-reader. I’d had it for eleven years, and it has been well-loved. Last year’s reading was no meek affair. I read 177 books from fiction to non fiction.

I quite enjoying reading a diversity of genres and am happy with both fiction and non-fiction. Last year, having adventured to Hever Castle, I read quite about Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth I and the other five wives. In fact, I also ready about the sovereigns all the way up to Queen Victoria. There were also books about Catherine De Medici as well.This year, I have the books by Alison Weir; each of the six wives of Henry VIII has her own book.

What I have found useful is to have maybe 3 books on the go at the same time, to dip in and out. This prevents boredom, increases my engagement and really does help read more widely and diversely.

I’ve stuffed my kindle with all sorts, mainly series. I have ACOTR to finish. I spent a week holidaying, reading that. I have one book remaining. I’m going to reflect upon how I feel about this series. I often read a book to see what the deal is, why is there a fuss? The hypothesis is being tested.

There’s Outlander which is new to me, with lots of romantasy.

Romantasy is a very new to me Genre, and I’m wondering how I will read it, enjoy it and engage with it. There a few 1920’s themed murder mysteries and a blend of general fiction and Psychological thrillers to be read. I may have also stashed a bit of Poirot and Miss.Marple.