Juneathon, the run every day for a month challenge, is nearly upon us.

In the past Juneathon has been either a complete success, an utter disaster, or somewhere in between. Last year I went for some sort of exercise every day: running, cycling or gym sessions. This year I’ve decided on running only: at least 5km each day.

Wish me luck.

‘Valley of Dreams’ by Alan Curbishley

Any managers attempting to ‘do a Charlton’ should read this book. It follows the mighty Charlton Athletic under the reign of Alan Curbishley between 1991 and 2006.

It was quite a trip down Memory Lane: last game at The Valley, playing at Selhurst Park and Upton Park, before getting back to The Valley and the Premiership. Memories.

A fantastic book and well worth a read, although probably only if you’re a Charlton fan.

Next up: Vox

‘56 Days’ by Catherine Ryan Howard

A pretty standard, run of the mill crime thriller. That’s not to say it was rubbish – it was actually ok.

Set in Ireland, it follows Ciara and Oliver who are thrown together (or are they) when a Covid lockdown is introduced. The book jumps between their separate perspectives of their relationship, and that of Lee, the investigating officer.

I might have only given it 3 stars – but it’s well worth a read!

Next up: Valley of Dreams

‘The Book of Trespass’ by Nick Hayes

This was another recommendation. This time from folk singer Beans on Toast. ‘The Book of Trespass’ seeks to expose and challenge the power that landownership exerts on this country.

The vast majority of our country is entirely unknown to us because we are banned from setting foot on it. By law of trespass, we are excluded from 92 per cent of the land and 97 per cent of its waterways, blocked by walls whose legitimacy is rarely questioned.

A really good book – definitely worth a read. Let’s trespass!

Next up: 56 days

‘Verity’ by Colleen Hoover

A probably wouldn’t have read this but it was a recommendation from one of my Y11s at school. So gave it a go.

It was ok. Pretty typical thriller. A bit predictable in places. But ok.

Next up: The Book of Trespass.

‘The Last’ by Hanna Jameson

A really good book – not what I was expecting.

A thriller set in the aftermath of a nuclear war. A group of people are holed up in a hotel. Then a body is found. The race is on to find the killer, and survive.

I’ve a few books on the side to read – not decided which one is next 🤷‍♂️