Tag: Five Favourite

I read seven books in October which makes it a relatively slow reading month for me. Links from each title will take you to my review or the book description on Goodreads if I haven’t got around to writing the review yet! You can find a list of all 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 House of Birds by Morgan McCarthy (Tinder Press) – an enthralling dual time story that is romantic without being sentimental and with some really clever touches.

The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho by Paterson Joseph (Dialogue Books ) – fictionalised biography of 18th century pioneer Charles Ignatius Sancho. In the words of the author, “A hero. A man. An African. An Artist. Erudite. Wise. Grand. Flawed”.

Rivals of the Republic by Annelise Freisenbruch (Duckworth) – an intriguing historical crime mystery set in 70BC Rome with a resourceful female protagonist.

Squire’s Hazard by Carolyn Hughes (Riverdown Books) – a welcome return to 14th century Hampshire and the lives of the residents of Meonbridge.

Molly & the Captain by Anthony Quinn (Abacus) – a skilfully crafted novel comprising three different timelines, impressive in its scope and with some wonderfully drawn characters.

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

I read 11 books in September. Links from each title will take you to my review or the book description on Goodreads if I haven’t got around to writing the review yet! You can find a list of all 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.

Sometimes People Die by Simon Stephenson (Borough Press) – a fascinating mix of medical memoir and intriguing murder mystery with a skilfully constructed plot, convincing detail and plenty of dark humour.

Essex Dogs by Dan Jones (Head of Zeus) – the first book in a new trilogy set during the Hundred Years’ War: authentic, vivid and action-packed with a cast of colourful characters.

All The Broken Places by John Boyne (Doubleday) – the powerful, moving and thought-provoking sequel to The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.

The Bone Flower by Charles Lambert (Gallic Books) – a skilfully crafted Gothic mystery that combines uncanny events and ghostly goings-on with a story of forbidden love.

Under a Veiled Moon by Karen Odden (Crooked Lane Books) – Scotland Yard Inspector Michael Corravan returns in this enthralling historical mystery set in 19th century London.

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