“The Tokyo Zodiac Murders” by Soji Shimada

 I enjoyed reading this translated murder mystery by a very famous Japanese crime writer. But I won’t seek out any more books by him. His focus is on solving the puzzle of a crime, whereas I’m more interested in psychology and care very little about the clues.

“Mexican Gothic” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

 I quite enjoyed this book. The Mexican setting and the fungal explanation made it a different take on the traditional gothic novel. And who knew that being a socialite provided survival skills? I read through the night compelled to finish this book. It’s a long time since I’ve had the joyful pleasure of being that interested in an outcome.

“Son of a Trickster” by Eden Robinson

For the most part, I found this YA book to be difficult to get through. The writing style was very choppy and the book teetered from one unpleasant incident to another. I also thought the magical aspect was a bit too diffuse and abstract. Nevertheless, to my surprise, I’m interested enough to want to read the other books in this trilogy.

“Anne of Ingleside” by Lucy Maud Montgomery

What a disgusting sexist saccharine book. Dogs are for the boys, and the role of daughters is to be brides. My least favourite of Montgomery’s books so far.

“Anne’s House of Dreams” by Lucy Maud Montgomery

This was just the unrealistically pleasant book that is required during a pandemic.

“Permanent Record” by Edward Snowden

Now I know more about that very intelligent fellow, Edward Snowden.

“Circe” by Madeline Miller

A bit draggy in parts, but an enjoyable read, especially if you like Greek mythology.