My Five Favourite February 2021 Reads

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I read fourteen books in February. Yes, I was surprised by that number as well but, frankly, what else is there to do at the moment? I found something to enjoy in all the books I read but there were a few that stood out. Links from each title will take you to my review. You can find a list of all the books I’ve read so far in 2021 here.  If we’re not already friends on Goodreads, send me a friend request or follow my reviews.

When The World Was Ours by Liz Kessler – Inspired by the true story of her father’s escape from Nazi-occupied Europe, the author takes the reader on a journey from Vienna in 1936 to the outbreak of the Second World War and beyond in the company of three childhood friends

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith – The heartwarming story of the Nolan family, first-generation immigrants to the United States, and their life in the Williamsburg slums of Brooklyn

The Diplomat’s Wife by Michael Ridpath – An eventful road trip across Cold War era Europe combined with all the ingredients of a wartime espionage thriller

Daughters of Night by Laura Shepherd-Robinson – Intricately plotted historical crime novel that oozes period atmosphere

Madam by Phoebe Wynne – Elements of suspense combined with a distinctly dystopian feel makes for an unsettling but utterly compelling read

What books were amongst your favourites in February? Have you read any of my picks?

My Five Favourite January 2021 Reads

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I started the year with a flourish, reading fifteen books in January including some that have been on my bookshelves, in my review pile or on my NetGalley shelf for way too long. I found something to enjoy in all the books I read but there were a few that stood out. Links from each title will take you to my review. You can find a list of all the books I’ve read so far in 2021 here.  If we’re not already friends on Goodreads, send me a friend request or follow my reviews.

A Prince and A Spy (Tom Wilde #5) by Rory Clements – regular followers of this blog will know I love this series and to my mind this was the best one yet

The Dead of Winter by S.J. Parris – I’m a bit behind with this series featuring Giordano Bruno, having yet to read the latest instalment, Execution (although I’ve recently acquired the audiobook version) so this collection of novellas was a lovely reminder of what I have to look forward to

To The Dark (Simon Westow Mystery #3) by Chris Nickson – this was a new historical mystery series for me but I enjoyed it so I’ll be looking out for future books

The Art of Dying (Raven, Fisher & Simpson #2) by Ambrose Parry – more historical crime fiction with the follow-up to The Way of All Flesh

Connectedness (Identity Detective #2) by Sandra Danby – a book from my author review pile featuring freelance journalist and ‘identity detective’ Rose Haldane

What books were your favourites in January? Have you read any of my picks?