‘Tis the season to celebrate our 2022 reading achievements! Whether you have surpassed your reading goals or have not read a single book, there is always something to celebrate. Celebrate the great reads, the books you never finished, the many books added to your To Be Read (TBR) shelf – everything! For more to celebrate, below are some promising new releases to add to your reading challenge or TBR:
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November 2022 Monthly Spotlight
As the rain falls on the red carpet of leaves outside, it has become even more vital to find a riveting book to sink one’s teeth into. Thankfully, there are lots of delightful new releases coming out this month to keep those dreaded reading slumps at bay. To get you started, here are a few releases that caught my attention:
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BOOK LOVERS by Emily Henry
Vivid and easy to follow, I cannot find any faults with the writing style. Not only does Emily Henry create an adorable setting with Sunshine Falls, but her ability to capture feelings and actions with words brings her characters to life.
JULY 2022 Monthly Spotlight
Just like that, we are officially more than halfway through 2022! More importantly, we are officially approaching the summer holiday season!! Grab your bags, grab your passport, and grab at least one of these new releases:
JUNE 2022 Monthly Spotlight
Summer is coming!! So, to help get your summer 2022 reading list ready, here are some new releases for you to consider:
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THE BRIDGE KINGDOM by Danielle L. Jensen
The world-building is undeniably unique. The kingdoms, the bridge, the politics – all these are not only fascinating but are all presented relatively simply. Through this, Danielle smoothly avoids the dreaded info dump often seen in fantasy books while still creating a vivid world. I must also acknowledge the large amount of tension that builds gradually throughout the story. Although I was frustrated with the events driving this tension, it did keep me invested in the story and eager for the inevitable train wreck.
MAY 2022 Monthly Spotlight
Do not be dis-MAY-ed! This month may be teasing us with infrequent bursts of sunlight, but we have a lovely selection of new releases to get us through the sunless days. Below are a few releases I cannot wait to get my hands on:
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A PHO LOVE STORY by Loan Le
The simple writing is easy to follow and enjoyable, but it is not hugely striking or engaging. Even the alternating points of view between the two main characters fail to add much to the story as information is often summarised and repeated with each narrative switch. What I loved was the slight integration of the Vietnamese language. This is just one of the many ways Loan Le shows that she is unapologetically proud of her culture, and I was here for it!
