Welcome to my wrap-up of the books I read last month. I read ten books in September and there were some terrific books amongst them but below are my top five. Links from each title will take you to my full review or the book description on Goodreads. (I’m behind with reviews!) Check out the list of all the books I’ve read so far in 2024. If we’re not already friends on Goodreads, send me a friend request or follow my reviews.
A Place Without Pain by Simon Bourke – a coming-of-age story about loneliness and the struggle to overcome your demons *
Shy Creatures by Clare Chambers (Weidenfeld & Nicolson) – a beautifully crafted story set in the 1960s about secrets, betrayal and the healing power of kindness
Gabriel’s Moon by William Boyd (Viking) – Cold War thriller in which an accidental spy is drawn into the shady world of espionage *
Terra Incognita by Simon Turney (Head of Zeus) – an exciting historical adventure set in the 1st century Roman Empire about an epic journey into the unknown *
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke (Bloomsbury) – an enthralling combination of fantasy and mystery
* Ad/PR copies
What were the best books you read last month? Have you read any of my picks?
What Cathy Read Next... 
Good to see Gabriel’s Moon in your top five. I’ve had a patchy reading experience with Boyd over recent years but have hopes for this one.
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I’m not sure it beats The Romantic and a few people have mentioned it sounds similar to his earlier book, Restless, which I haven’t read but it’s definitely a good read. I just need to get my review written before I forget everything about it!
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I bought Piranesi the day it was released and have yet to read it. I feel like autumn is a good time for it so maybe this season…
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I hope you enjoy it when you do.
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I got the ARC for Gabriel’s Moon… I hope it is as good as his Restless. Oh… we’re NOT friends on Goodreads? How is that possible. I just sent you a friend request.
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