I have been taking a short break from blogging. I find it necessary every once in a while just to keep my writing and reviewing fresh and to focus my mind.
However, I am back now and raring to go. Although I have not been reviewing I have been doing plenty of reading and I thought you might be interested in seeing what I have read during this month. There are no review links for these book but keep an eye out from the first of April when I will be reviewing again.
I make no apology for the photo of the cute little bunny rabbits above (courtesy of istockphoto.com). I know there must be a bookish link somewhere but the truth is, I just could not resist posting this picture. I hope it makes you smile as much as it has me.
Books I Have Read This Month
Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart - this was my favourite book for March. A worthy winner of the 2020 Booker Prize.
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig - another excellent book from Matt Haig and it came a very close second as my favourite read of the month. I have previously read his book How to Stop Time and you can read my review by clicking on the title.
The Night Hawks by Elly Griffiths - This is number 13 in the Ruth Galloway series and it remains my favourite series of the moment. I have read the previous 12 books and have reviewed The Janus Stone (#2), Ruth's First Christmas (#4.5 a novella), Dying Fall (#5) and The Woman in Blue (#8). Just click on the title to read my reviews.
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead - Another excellent book from the pen of the Booker Prize winning author of The Underground Railroad.
The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher - This is the first novel I have read by this author and I really enjoyed it.
Not in America: Book 1 in a Jewish Family Saga by Roberta Kagan - I enjoyed this book. It is the first in a four part series and I have already have the second book, They Never Saw it Coming, on my kindle. All four books are available for free if you have kindle unlimited.
The King's Witch by Tracy Borman - This is the first in a trilogy by the amazingly talented Tracy Borman. I am definitely planning on reading the second book in the series, The Devil's Slave.
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris - I really disliked this book. I know it was hugely popular and many people like it but it was not for me.
Books I Did Not Finish
Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff - This was the book chosen for my physical (yet virtual) book group. I really did not like it. It read more like a text book than a biography. Only one person in the group managed to finish it. I shall say no more!
Big Girl, Small Town by Michelle Gallen - I was just not in the mood for this book once I started it. I have heard many good things about it. It was shortlisted for several awards so I may well give it another try at some point.
