Thursday 31 October 2024

Reading Roundup for October 2024 - #monthlywrapup

 


Happy Halloween!

Have you been reading spooky books this month? I'm a bit of a scaredy cat when it comes to horror but I have squeezed in a couple of spooky titles.

It's been a good month for reading, and there has been a mixture of book reviews, spotlights, excerpts and cover reveals. I'm also changing the format of my monthly roundup. What do you think?


Books I Have Read This Month


The Ravenswood Witch by Jenni Keer

the ravenswood witch book review jenni keer book cover

This was my favourite read this month and I highly recommend it. You can read my review by clicking here.

Buy Links:  Amazon UK Amazon US


No Honour by Awais Khan

No Honour by Awais Khan book cover book review

This is a very thought provoking and powerful book, and I loved it. You can read my review by clicking here.

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 In the Shadows of Love by Awais Khan

In the Shadows of Love by Awais Khan book review book cover

This is the second book this month that I read by this author. He is a firm favourite now and I'm looking forward to reading more. You can read my review by clicking here.

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Chicken Boy by Arthur Parkinson

Chicken Boy by Arthur Parkinson cover

This was a delightful non-fiction title. My review will be up very soon. 

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Committed by Chris Merritt

Committed by Chris Merritt book cover

This was chosen by my book group this month. Whilst most people enjoyed it I just found that it was not my cup of tea.


Souk to Table: Vibrant Middle Eastern Dishes for Everyday Meals by Amina Al-Saigh

Souk to Table: Vibrant Middle Eastern Dishes for Everyday Meals by Amina Al-Saigh book cover book review

I adore Middle Eastern food so this book which is packed full of recipes for busy people was a delight. You can read my review by clicking here.

Buy Links:  Bookshop.org  Amazon UK  Amazon US


Witchcraft: A Graphic History by Lindsay Squire

Witchcraft: A Graphic History by Lindsay Squire book cover book review lisa salsi

This graphic novel tells the story of Biddy Early, a well known witch in the west of Ireland who was born in County Clare in 1798. I enjoyed this very much and was a five star read for me.You can read my review by clicking here.

Buy Links:   Bookshop.org   Amazon UK   Amazon US


Jump 2: You Are Enough by J.G. Nolan

Jump 2: You Are Enough by J.G. Nolan book cover book review

This was such a nice book to read and will appeal to both girls and boys alike. You can read my review by clicking here.

Buy LInks:  Amazon UK


Pax and the Forgotten Pincher by David Barker

Pax and the Forgotten Pincher by David Barker book cover book review

This book made for interesting reading and I think that it will provide middle grade/early teenage readers with much food for thought from reading this novel. You can read my review by clicking here.

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Christmas at the Little Bookshop by the Sea by Eliza J. Scott

Christmas at the Little Bookshop by the Sea by Eliza J. Scott book cover book review

This is a delightful book to read in the run up to Christmas and would also make a perfect festive gift. You can read my review by clicking here.

Buy Links:   Amazon UK   Amazon US


The Twelve by Liz Hyder

The Twelve by Liz Hyder book cover book review

This was such a beautiful book to read and is aimed at a young adult readership. You can read my review by clicking here.

Buy Links:  Bookshop.org   Amazon UK


Dark Secrets on Dressmakers' Alley by Rosie Clarke

Dark Secrets on Dressmakers' Alley by Rosie Clarke book cover book review

I very much enjoyed being reacquainted with Dressmakers Alley and it's inhabitants. You can read my review by clicking here.

Buy Links:  Amazon UK   Amazon US


When the Stammer Came to Stay by Maggie O'Farrell

When the Stammer Came to Stay by Maggie O'Farrell book cover book review

This is a lovely book for children which is due to be published on the 12th November in the UK . My review will be up very soon.

Preorder Links:  Bookshop.org  Amazon UK


Books I Am Partway Through

Little Wing by Freya North

book coverLittle Wing Freya North


My Beloved Monster by Caleb Carr

My Beloved Monster by Caleb Carr book cover


Ink Ribbon Red by Alex Parvesi

Ink Ribbon Red by Alex Parvesi book cover


The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers by Samuel Burr

The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers by Samuel Burr book cover


Other Blog Posts This Month

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Cover Reveals

Our Last Wild Days by Anna Bailey 


Book Spotlights

Hermit of Paradise by Kim Sanders

Hermit of Paradise by Kim Sanders book cover book spotlight

Soul Love by D.F. Jones

Soul Love by D.F. Jones book cover spotlight

Pax and the Forgotten Pincher by David Barker

Pax and the Forgotten Pincher by David Barker book cover book spotlight promo


Book Excerpts

A Modern Midlife Christmas Carol by Alana Oxford

A Modern Midlife Christmas Carol by Alana Oxford book cover excerpt extract

Book Tags

I took part in my first ever book tag activity and it was great fun.

All Hallows Book Tag

https://leftontheshelfbookblog.blogspot.com/2024/10/all-hallows-book-tag-ahbt-quirnusreads.html


Review Repost


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I would love to hear what you think of this new format. Do you like it? Did you prefer the way it was before?


(some of these books came to me courtesy of the publishers)

(all opinions are my own)

(I am bookshop.com affiliated which supports independent bookshops)


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