As October rolls in, bringing with it crisp air, falling leaves, and shorter days, there’s no better time to snuggle up in a cosy reading nook. Fortunately, this month offers an impressive range of new releases for every type of reader. Here are the standout titles for me:
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Recommendation Challenge #27: (De)Influence my TBR!

The books: β¨ Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse β¨ The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren β¨ The Malevolent Seven by Sebastien…
Recommendation Challenge #26: September Stack

My picks: β¨ S – Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo (πππππ) β¨ E – Etched in Bone by Anne Bishop (ππππ) β¨ P – Poison Study…
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THE TAINTED KHAN by Taran Matharu

At the heart of βThe Tainted Khanβ lies a fascinating political landscape and an epic character journey, but the descriptive writing style makes the pacing uneven.
September 2025 Monthly Spotlight

As summer winds down, the literary world is heating up with an exciting collection of new releases that promise to make the final days of summer memorable. These diverse titles coming out this month captured my interest most:
Recommendation Challenge #25: Books with one-word titles.

My picks: β¨ Bride by Ali Hazelwood β¨ Sunbringer by Hannah Kaner β¨ Maame by Jessica George β¨ Godkiller by Hannah Kaner…
Recommendation Challenge #24: Books with multiple authors.

My picks: β¨ To My Sisters by Courtney Daniella Boateng & RenΓ©e Kapuku β¨ The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen β¨ Godkiller by Hannah Kaner…
August 2025 Monthly Spotlight

Summer holidays are in full swing here in the UK, and this month’s lineup of long-awaited sequels, exciting debuts, and hidden gems provides the perfect way to enhance your summer. Here are my top picks that might just be worth your time: