Here in the UK, the sound of fireworks going off can only mean one thing, the official countdown to the Christmas and end of year festivities have begun. Want to finish the year with a bang? Check out these books coming out this month that have us popping off with excitement:
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THE GILDED WOLVES by Roshani Chokshi
What a fun read! Roshani Chokshi masterfully weaves a gilded web of heists, puzzles and politics; all of which is set in a thin layer of true 1889 Paris history.
October 2020 Monthly Spotlight
Let’s get straight to the point – Winter is coming. Thankfully, so are new books! Check out the following books coming out this month that are perfect for snuggling up under a blanket:
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NEVERNIGHT by Jay Kristoff
I stopped reading this book just under halfway. Personally, I am surprised that I even got that far.
I really tried to finish this book mainly because I paid full price for a new copy from Amazon. Sadly, after avoiding eye contact with it for more than a week, I decided to call it quits and pick up another book.
SEPTEMBER 2020 Monthly Spotlight
As the dark evenings return, here in England we are fully aware of summer drawing to a close. We are also reminded that we are well into the second half of a year that has sped by.
How is everyone’s “new year resolutions” looking? You still have a chance to smash that one… you know, the one about this being the year to start reading or to read more. So, why don’t you check out our list of books coming out this month to see if anything catches your eye and moves your reading journey forward.
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THE WIFE BETWEEN US by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen
Now I understand why the blurb of this book is so vague and enigmatic – It thrives on mystery and twists. Knowing or guessing just one of the many twists could ruin the whole story. Greer and Sarah expertly weave a web of half-truths which lead readers to interpret the storyline inaccurately.
AUGUST 2020 Monthly Spotlight
Whether your summer consists of chilling in your back garden and getting some Vitamin D or going on a world-class expedition and hiking up a mountain, I hope you’re taking advantage of the hot weather (at least for those of us in the UK). Above all I hope everyone is keeping safe. You know the drill, below are new release this month that we are champing at the bit to read:
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CHAIN OF GOLD by Cassandra Clare
While I have not read all Cassandra Clare’s books on the Shadowhunters world, I remember reading a few books from The Mortal Instruments series when I was in secondary school. For me, reading this book was a way to reconnect with my younger self to see if what I enjoy reading has changed.
