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My Five Favourite December 2020 Reads

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My 5 Favourite December Reads

I finished the year with a flourish reading eleven books in December including some that have been on my bookshelves or 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 read in 2020 here.  If we’re not already friends on Goodreads, send me a friend request or follow my reviews.

The Diabolical Bones by Bella Ellis – the Brontë sisters turn detective in the second in this historical mystery series

A Time For Swords by Matthew Harffy – the first in a new action-packed series set in the Viking age

The Running Wolf by Helen Steadman – mystery set at the end of the 17th century about the sword makers of Shotley Bridge

The Smallest Man by Frances Quinn – inspired by the true story of Jeffrey Hudson, court dwarf to Queen Henrietta Maria, wife of King Charles I

Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult – a compelling story exploring the issue of racial discrimination which still feels incredibly timely

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

My Five Favourite October Reads

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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?