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My Top 3 March 2026 Reads

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I read seven books in March, a number I’m quite happy with considering I was still rereading a couple of the books shortlisted for the Winston Graham Historical Prize ahead of the judging panel’s meeting. The winner was announced on Thursday 12th March at Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery in Truro – Seascraper by Benjamin Wood.

You can find my three favourite March reads below with links to my full review or the book description on Goodreads.

Check out all the books I’ve read so far in 2026 here. If we’re not already friends on Goodreads, send me a friend request or follow my reviews.

Love Lane by Patrick Gale (Tinder Press) – Poignant and tender follow-on from the much-loved A Place Called Winter, continuing the story of Harry Cane

Sweep the Cobwebs Off the Sky by Mary O’Donnell (epoque press) – An acutely-observed exploration of family relationships

The Perfect Circle by Claudia Petrucci, translated by Anne Milano Appel (World Editions) – A cleverly plotted story whose ending reflects the book’s title in a most satisfying way

What were the best books you read last month? Have you read any of my picks?

#TopTenTuesday Book Titles That Describe Me #TuesdayBookBlog

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Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish and now hosted by Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl.

The rules are simple:

  • Each Tuesday, Jana assigns a new topic. Create your own Top Ten list that fits that topic – putting your unique spin on it if you want.
  • Everyone is welcome to join but please link back to That Artsy Reader Girl in your own Top Ten Tuesday post.
  • Add your name to the Linky widget on that day’s post so that everyone can check out other bloggers’ lists.
  • Or if you don’t have a blog, just post your answers as a comment.

This week’s Top Ten Tuesday is Book Titles That Describe Me/My Life. Links from each title will take you to my review.

  1. Small Acts of Resistance by Anita Frank – I will admit to being a little stubborn at times
  2. The Best of Intentions by Caroline Scott – I’d like to think this is how I approach life… most of the time
  3. Homeseeking by Karissa Chen – My home is my haven
  4. The Instrumentalist by Harriet Constable – I play the piano but not half as well as I used to because, you know, practice is the key
  5. French Windows by Antoine Laurain – Through which I get my favourite view of our garden
  6. Absolutely & Forever by Rose Tremain – With my lovely husband, I hope
  7. The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams – Neverending
  8. The Woman with the Map by Jan Casey – I have a very poor sense of direction
  9. Anything Is Possible by Elizabeth Strout – At heart, I’m an optimist although…
  10. Devils and Saints by Jean-Baptiste Andrea – The world at the moment?

Wow, that was a bit like a therapy session wasn’t it?

Book cover of French Windows by Antoine Laurain