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

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

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No Honour by Awais Khan

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

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

This was a delightful non-fiction title. You can find my review by clicking here.

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Committed by Chris Merritt

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

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.

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Witchcraft: A Graphic History by Lindsay Squire

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.

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

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.

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Pax and the Forgotten Pincher by David Barker

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

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.

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The Twelve by Liz Hyder

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

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Dark Secrets on Dressmakers' Alley by Rosie Clarke

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

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When the Stammer Came to Stay by Maggie O'Farrell

This is a lovely book for children which is due to be published on the 12th November in the UK . You can find my review here.

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Books I Am Partway Through

Little Wing by Freya North

My Beloved Monster by Caleb Carr

Ink Ribbon Red by Alex Parvesi

The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers by Samuel Burr

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

Soul Love by D.F. Jones

Pax and the Forgotten Pincher by David Barker

Book Excerpts

A Modern Midlife Christmas Carol by Alana Oxford

Book Tags

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

All Hallows Book Tag

Review Repost

Looking for Lucie by Amanda Addison

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)