Welcome to my wrap-up of the books I read in January – nine in all – and my pick of my favourites. Links from each title will take you to my full review or the book description on Goodreads. (I’m behind with writing reviews!)
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History of Wolves by Emily Fridlund (Weidenfeld & Nicolson) – The unsettling story of a solitary young girl living in the backwoods of northern Minnesota who becomes fixated by the house across the lake and the family who inhabit it.
His Bloody Project by Graeme Macrae Burnet (Contraband) – An ingenious account of a brutal murder in a remote community in 19th century Scotland in which everything may not be as it seems.
To Kill a King by David Gilman (Head of Zeus) – The Hundred Years’ War is the backdrop to an action-packed eighth outing for Sir Thomas Blackstone, Master of War. [Digital review copy via NetGalley courtesy of Head of Zeus]
How to be Brave by Louise Beech (Orenda) – Two intertwined, moving stories about finding the courage to face life’s challenges.
All Day at the Movies by Fiona Kidman (Gallic Books) – Covering half a century and set in New Zealand, the book follows the fortunes – and misfortunes – of several generations of a family.
What were the best books you read last month? Have you read any of my picks?
What Cathy Read Next... 
I interviewed Fiona Kidman as part of the Belfast Book Festival a few years back and she was so inspirational! I also loved His Bloody Project.
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Wow, that must have been brilliant.
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She was so lovely and so smart!
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These are what I read in January
1 River Road by Jayne Anne Krentz.
2 The Seaside Library by Brenda Novak.
3 Buried under Ice by Cynthia Eden. Ice Breaker Cold Case #7.
4 Guardian of Darkness by Lara Adrian. Hunter’s Legacy 4.
5 The Night Island by Jayne Anne Krentz. Lost Night Files #2.
6 Last Call at the Local by Sarah Grunder Ruiz.
7 The Hero she Wants by Anna Hackett. Unbroken Heroes #2.
8. The Omega’s Prize by Vivian Arend. Timberwolf Lodge #3.
9. Wonderful Tonight by Patti Boyd. Autobiography
10. Cult by Camilla Lackberg and Henrik Fexius. Mina Dabiri and Vincent Walker #2.
11. The Protector’s Mistake by Leah Ashton. Shadow Team 6 #4.
12 Guarding Bella by Kaylea Cross. Crimson Point Security #2
Gill
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My books in January
1 River Road by Jayne Anne Krentz.
2 The Seaside Library by Brenda Novak.
3 Buried under Ice by Cynthia Eden. Ice Breaker Cold Case #7.
4 Guardian of Darkness by Lara Adrian. Hunter’s Legacy 4.
5 The Night Island by Jayne Anne Krentz. Lost Night Files #2.
6 Last Call at the Local by Sarah Grunder Ruiz.
7 The Hero she Wants by Anna Hackett. Unbroken Heroes #2.
8. The Omega’s Prize by Vivian Arend. Timberwolf Lodge #3.
9. Wonderful Tonight by Patti Boyd. Autobiography
10. Cult by Camilla Lackberg and Henrik Fexius. Mina Dabiri and Vincent Walker #2.
11. The Protector’s Mistake by Leah Ashton. Shadow Team 6 #4.
12 Guarding Bella by Kaylea Cross. Crimson Point Security #2
Gill
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No I haven’t read any of these.
I had 2 favorites in January, 2 scifi actually, a classic and a brand new one:
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You’re making great progress on your Classics Club list. I completed one a few years ago but I’m not sure I’d have the motivation to do it again.
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I love discovering so many forgotten books
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I think I’d really enjoy several of these books, but especially To Kill a King. Thanks for this.
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