Truth be told, the premise of a teenager resolving a five-year-old murder did not elicit much excitement from me. I expected ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ to be unrealistic, predictable and chock-full of cliques. However, this book surprised me by smashing its way through my low expectations to a spot as one of my favourite reads this year.
Mystery
Reviews of books from genre mystery
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THE MURDER ON THE LINKS by Agatha Christie
Attention ladies and gents! It is my utter pleasure to detail my thoughts on this impressive novel called ‘The Murder on the links’. This mystery masterpiece, written by the Queen of Crime herself, is clearly well thought out and skillfully executed.
JULY 2021 Monthly Spotlight
Just like that, here we are in July, seven months into 2021! We hope your reading goals have progressed just as quickly as this year seems to be going. Thankfully, summer is officially here so whether you’ll be taking a holiday abroad, a local staycation or simple break from the bustle of every day life, a good book is a much needed summer accessory. Why not start with our top picks of books coming out this month?
JUNE 2021 Monthly Spotlight
As the weather warms up (hopefully!) and things return back to some semblance of reality, here are some new books coming out this month that you can enjoy on the go or in the comfort of your home:
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RIVERS OF LONDON by Ben Aaronovitch
I often come across books from this series in the bookstores I frequent. For this reason, I had very high expectations prior to reading this first book in the seemingly popular and best-selling series.
“Questions would be asked. Answers would be ignored.”
MAY 2021 Monthly Spotlight
May. The month in which we all feel summer should be here already; yet the weather constantly dismisses our feelings and reminds us, that we live in England.
The erratic shifts between heavy rainfall and dazzling sunshine that characterises May can be rather annoying for those looking to spend time outdoors. Never fear! Here are some new releases that will bring that Summer energy right to your doorstep.
APRIL 2021 Monthly Spotlight
The long Easter bank holidays signal the transition from winter to spring. As we gear up for more outdoor walks, and hopefully more sunshine, check out the new releases for this month which we would love to read while lounging in the garden:
DECEMBER 2020 Monthly Spotlight
‘Tis the season to read, read and read some more. Merry Bookmas! Why not check out our wish list of books coming out this season that make us very excited:
