Category: Five Favourite

I read 10 books in July although unfortunately only two were books on my list for the 20 Books of Summer 2022 Reading Challenge. On the plus side, both of them made it into this month’s favourites. Links from each title will take you to my full review. You can find a list of the books I’ve read so far in 2022 here.  If we’re not already friends on Goodreads, send me a friend request or follow my reviews.

Think of Me by Frances Liardet (4th Estate) – A moving story of loss, family secrets and starting over.

Katastrophe by Graham Hurley (Head of Zeus) – Set in the final months of the Second World War, a compelling blend of fact and fiction.

The Cleaner of Chartres by Salley Vickers (Penguin) – A heartwarming story about coming to terms with the past and forging a new path in life.

The Iron Way by Tim Leach (Head of Zeus) – Set in 2nd century Britain, a terrific blend of fascinating historical detail, absorbing storyline, interesting characters and full-on action.

The Boy Who Saw by Simon Toyne (Harper Collins) – The follow-up to The Searcher, a twisty thriller in which crimes of the past threaten lives in the present day.

What were your favourite books last month? Have you read any of my picks?

I read 17 books in June (who signed up for too many blog tours?) but these are my five favourite. Links from each title will take you to my full review. You can find a list of the books I’ve read so far in 2022 here.  If we’re not already friends on Goodreads, send me a friend request or follow my reviews.

The Death of Remembrance (DCI Daley #10) by Denzil Meyrick (Polygon) – A skilfully crafted plot, an authentic sense of place, moments of drama and compelling characters mean this had all the ingredients I look for in a crime thriller.

Seek The Singing Fish by Roma Wells (époque) – A powerful, moving and beautifully written story about a young girl caught up in the Sri Lankan civil war.

Kezia and Rosie by Rebecca Burns (Dahlia Publishing) – The tender, insightful story of two sisters trying to make sense of the adult world amid family upheaval.

The Martins by David Foenkinos, trans. by Rachel Ward (Gallic Books) – A charming, funny and thoroughly entertaining story about an author who can’t help being drawn into the life of the family who are the subject of his novel.

The Fire Killer by Ross Greenwood (Boldwood Books) –  An ingenious, well-crafted and compelling police procedural.

What were your favourite books last month? Have you read any of my picks?