Welcome to my wrap-up of the books I read in January. I read eight books, one of which was a re-read for my book club. Here are my top five. (Links from each title will take you to my full review or the book description on Goodreads.)
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My thanks to Harvill Secker, Sceptre, Head of Zeus and Allison & Busby for the digital review copies via NetGalley.
The House with Nine Locks by Philip Gray (Harvill Secker) – an enthralling historical mystery set in post-WW2 Flanders with a skilfully crafted plot
Homeseeking by Karissa Chen (Sceptre) – a compelling, beautifully written story that explores many interesting issues even if the narrative structure and changes of timeline left me a little confused at times
The Bookseller by Tim Sullivan (Head of Zeus) – the seventh book in the DS George Cross series is another entertaining and skilfully crafted crime novel that’s also full of warmth and some moving moments
The Endeavour of Elsie Mackay by Flora Johnston (Allison & Busby) – a compelling story of overcoming obstacles to achieve your dream
The Secret History by Donna Tartt (Penguin) – obsession leads to murder in an elite American college
What were the best books you read last month? Have you read any of my picks?
What Cathy Read Next... 
I’ve not read any of these but I do have The Dentist by Tim Sullivan on my Kindle and I should probably at some point read The House with Nine Locks, since I live in Flanders.
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I’d include Else Mackay in my top January reads too. Brilliant book.
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Very intrigued by The House With Nine Locks!
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