of queue-jumping the TBR … sometimes for unlikely reasons. In this case, the latest from Pushkin Press has a painting of a most gorgeous spot in Germany on the front cover.
The Königssee in Bavaria – admittedly a bit of a tourist trap these days, but even so, once you get onto the boats and into the centre of the lake, the C21st century simply drops away as the pleasures of the panoramic views take over. Cue boat trip.
I’ve no idea if the contents of Stifter’s novella take place at the Königssee, but those pictures have ensured that I’ll be finding out this week.
Do You Think You're Clever? - John Farndon
Perfume - Patrick Süskind
Fighting It - Regi Claire
Foolish Mortals - Jennifer Johnston
The Bethlehem Murders - Matt Rees
Basil - Wilkie Collins
The Suspicions of Mr Whicher
Inkheart - Cornelia Funke
Adam Gould - Julia O'Faolain
The House at Riverton - Kate Morton
Der Struwwelpeter auf Englisch - Translated by Mark Twain
Three Bags Full - Leonie Swann
Mystic Pig - Richard Katrovas
The Blue Fox - Sjon
The Latin American Challenge
1. The Blue Fox 
The Enchanted April - Elizabeth von Arnim
Thanks for the pictures Lizzy. I’ll watch out for your posting about the novella.
Beautiful pictures and Adelbert too! I discovered him last year and loved his writing, I have this one lined up eventually.
Superb photos ,Lizzy! I am glad I landed up here today!
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Mmmm lovely pictures, and that book cover itself is gorgeous – not just because of the photo. I like the way it is so understated – it has class!
I live not too far away from here (about 2 hours) – what wonderful photos of the place. Looking forward to your review and will see if I can find it somewhere and add to my TBR pile too.
corrected typo – apologies.
ABB – I’m turning green with envy ….