My Five Favourite October Reads

My 5 Favourite October ReadsYes, I know we’re more than halfway through November but better late than never, eh?

I read eleven books in October, all of which I enjoyed but below are my five favourite. Links from the titles will take you to my full review. You can find a list of all the books I’ve read so far in 2020 here.  If we’re not already friends on Goodreads, send me a friend request or follow my reviews.


Endless Skies by Jane Cable – I described it as having “a bit of everything – romance, archaeology, mystery, history”

The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline – “an engrossing story of injustice, hardship, loss and overcoming adversity” was how I summed up this historical novel set in 19th century Tasmania

Those Who Know (The Teifi Valley Coroner #3) by Alis Hawkins – the third in the author’s historical crime series delivered another helping of intriguing mystery, engaging leading characters and convincing period detail

The Wild Silence by Raynor Winn – this follow-up to the wonderful The Salt Path underlined the author’s passionate advocacy of the benefits of nature

When the Music Stops by Joe Heap – “an emotional story of love, loss and the power of the human spirit” is the sort of book we all need at the moment surely?

What were your favourite reads in October? Have you read any of my picks?

My Five Favourite September Reads


I read sixteen books in September, all of which I enjoyed in one way or another. Here are my five favourite. Links from the titles will take you to my reviews. You can find a list of all the books I’ve read so far in 2020 here.  If we’re not already friends on Goodreads, send me a friend request or follow my reviews.

Charlotte by Helen Moffett – an engaging reimagining of events after Charlotte Lucas from Pride & Prejudice marries Mr. Collins

Adrift: How Our World Lost Its Way by Amin Maalouf – a perceptive analysis of the causes of the troubles faced by the world today and what would be needed to solve them

City of Spies by Mara Timon – enthralling spy story set in WW2 Lisbon

V2 by Robert Harris – blending fact and fiction, the story of Allied attempts to locate the launch sites of the Nazi’s V2 rockets devastating London

Hermit by S.R. White – dark and intense crime thriller

Which were your favourites of the books you read in September? Have you read any of my picks?