Books Read: 47 Best Romance: Seven Days in June by Tia Williams Best Fantasy: The Lost Metal by Brandon Sanderson Best Mystery: We Solve Murders by Richard Osman Best Contemporary: Stay with Me by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ 🌟Honourable Mentions🌟
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October 2024 Monthly Spotlight
Hard to believe we are already in the final quarter of the year, right? 2024 has flown by for me, but I have loved exploring the new book releases each month. This October, we have some perfect reads for the spooky season and colder days. Here are a few that you do not want to miss:
September 2024 Monthly Spotlight
As autumn creeps in, this month’s new releases cater to those seeking the comfort of cosy tales and the thrill of spooky reads. However, for those not ready to let go of summer just yet, there are also some fun reads to keep the summer vibes alive a little longer. Here are my picks of promising releases for all types of readers:
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STAY WITH ME by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀
Heartbreaking and entertaining, ‘Stay with Me’ explores the painful clash between love and cultural expectations.
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SEVEN DAYS IN JUNE by Tia Williams
‘Seven Days in June’ is much deeper than your typical second-chance romance, exploring serious issues through raw and complex characters.
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NEARLY ALL THE MEN IN LAGOS ARE MAD by Damilare Kuku
I was impressed by the different styles and perspectives used for each short story. These were smoothly executed, with light-hearted satire that made the book more entertaining, even though it did not make me laugh out loud. The cultural and setting details woven into the stories were also a great touch that I enjoyed.
May 2024 Monthly Spotlight
Something about the bursts of sunshine between the Spring showers here in the UK has me craving a fun, cosy read! Thankfully, there are several new releases this month that fit the bill. Here are a few that have caught my eye:
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FANGIRL DOWN by Tessa Bailey
The casual writing style is filled with great descriptions, making this an easy and entertaining read. I also loved the dual points of view, as this made the story very satisfying.