My Five Favourite February 2023 Reads

I read nine books in February, a relatively quiet month for me but I was on holiday for two weeks and didn’t get quite as much time on my sun lounger reading as I’d imagined. Below are  my five favourite. Links from each title will take you to my review (or the book description on Goodreads if I’ve not yet published my review). You can find a list of all the books I’ve read so far in 2023 here.  If we’re not already friends on Goodreads, send me a friend request or follow my reviews.

My thanks to Hodder & Stoughton, Gordon Doherty, Verve Books and Aria for providing me with review copies, including via NetGalley.

A Gift of Poison (Brontë Sisters Mystery #4) by Bella Ellis (Hodder & Stoughton) – The last book in the author’s historical mystery series in which the Brontë sisters turn amateur detective.

The Emperor’s Shield (Legionary #9) by Gordon Doherty  – All-action historical adventure set in the 4th century featuring fearless Roman soldier Pavo.

Butler to the World by Oliver Bullough (Profile Books) – Excoriating exposé of Britain’s role in facilitating global financial ‘skulduggery’.

Cut Adrift (Jen Shaw #2) by Jane Jesmond (Verve Books) – Compelling thriller set in France and Malta

The Last Party at Silverton Hall by Rachel Burton (Aria) – Dual-time mystery with a touch of romance

What were your favourite books last month? Have you read any of my picks?
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My Five Favourite January 2023 Reads

My Five Favourite ReadsI read twelve books in January. Well, it’s a long month isn’t it and what else is there to do when it’s cold and wet outside?  Below are  my five favourite. Links from each title will take you to my review (or the book description on Goodreads if I’ve not yet published my review). You can find a list of all the books I’ve read so far in 2023 here.  If we’re not already friends on Goodreads, send me a friend request or follow my reviews.

My thanks to Head of Zeus, Zaffre, Orenda Books, riverrun and Headline for providing me with review copies, including via NetGalley.

Bellatrix by Simon Turney (Head of Zeus) – A completely immersive journey back to 25BC for fans of action-packed, richly detailed and fast-paced historical fiction.

The English Führer by Rory Clements (Zaffre) – Gripping post-WW2 crime thriller featuring Cambridge Professor Tom Wilde, the latest in a series that just keeps getting better and better.

Where Roses Never Die by Gunnar Staalesen (Orenda Books) – Skilfully crafted crime novel, the eighteenth book in the series featuring Norwegian PI Varg Veum.

A Winter Grave by Peter May (riverrun) – Compelling futuristic thriller set against the backdrop of climate change.

Dead of Night by Simon Scarrow (Headline) – Dark crime thriller set in WW2 Berlin.

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