Hooray to the return of two of the most anticipated yearly reading events for me! First is 20 Books of Summer 2026, which will be hosted by AnnaBookBel. She's going solo this year, but this reading event, which runs from June to August, was started by Cathy, then continued by AnnaBookBel and Emma last year. Also make its return in June, Reading the Meow 2026, hosted by Mallika. I have almost given this one up, thinking that Mallika was perhaps too busy to host, but I'm very grateful that she's just announcing it a bit later than usual. Anyway, here's the list of my possible reads:
20 Books of Summer 2026
2. The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa (2012) - also for #ReadingtheMeow2026
3. To Fetch a Thief by Spencer Quinn (2010)
4. In the Shadow of Man by Jane Goodall - also for my #Reading1971 5. A Secret Garden in Paris by Sophie Beaumont (2024) - also for #ParisInJuly 6. Murder on Wheels by Stuart Palmer (1932) 7. A Walk Across France by Miles Morland (1992) - also for #ParisInJuly 8. The Hidden Gardens of Paris by Susan Cahill (2012) - also for #ParisInJuly 9. French Windows by Antoine Laurain (2023) - also for #ParisInJuly 10. The Carter of "La Providence" by Georges Simenon (1931) - also for #ParisInJuly 11. When the Cranes Fly South by Lisa Ridzen (2024) - also for #WITMonth 12. Cider with Rosie by Laurie Lee (1959) 13. Mr Kato Plays Family by Milena Michiko Flasar (2018) - also for #WITMonth 14. Much Dithering by Dorothy Lambert (1938) 15. One Fine Day by Mollie Panter-Downes (1947) 16. The Narrowboat Summer by Anne Youngson (2020) 17. Murder at the Spring Ball by Benedict Brown (2021) 18. Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann (2005) 19. An Afternoon Walk by Dorothy Eden - also for my #Reading1971 20. Dear Mrs. Bird by A.J. Pearce (2018)
Reading the Meow 2026
1. The Guest Cat by Takashi Hiraide (2001)
2. The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa (2012)
3. Paw Prints in the Moonlight by Denis O' Connor (2004)
Of course, they are possible reads only, I might or might not read them (or adding new titles instead). it all depends on the availability of the titles when I pick the books to read, and, as usual, it also depends largely on my mood.
Anyway, have you read any of those titles?
And would you participate in either reading events?
I like the way you organized this *and* appreciate the reminder of these challenges. Of this group, I have read:
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The Narrowboat Summer by Anne Youngson (2020)
Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann (2005)
Dear Mrs. Bird by A.J. Pearce (2018)
Loved Dear Mrs. Bird, really enjoyed The Narrowboat Summer, and liked One Fine Day. I liked the concept of Three Bags Full but think I got tired of it before I finished the book. I've read the first two Bernie and Chet books so To Fetch a Thief would be next but I'll wait a while for that.
I will enjoy observing your reading summer!
Constance
Thanks, Constance. I hope you'll be participating in some of these challenges/events too.
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I've read Dear Mrs Bird and One Fine Day as well, both great choices. I'm doing the first 20 books on my TBR shelf, back to an old plan for doing it after some more adventurous years! Have fun!
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