I'd rather just stay home and read

Thankfully there are some activities the rain cannot spoil.

Like last night's talk at Mostly Books, from Nicola Beauman (of Persephone) and dinner afterwards with Monica (who'd driven all the way over for the event).

My lasting impression of the event is the (entirely unoriginal) thought - so many books, so little time. 

What have you enjoyed reading of late? Sell it to me in a comment and I'll pick one and send you a little book parcel giveaway in return.