Reading Roundup for January 2025

 

The first month of reading in January 2025 is now behind us and I have read some truly fabulous books this month. 

It hasn't been a good month healthwise but I am now on the mend. Today, is a lovely day as I get to celebrate my youngest granddaughter's first birthday. She's growing so fast and now that she is mobile is into everything! She is an absolute little darling and I will get to see her for lots of birthday cuddles this coming weekend.

Is everybody else longing for the spring weather already or is it just me?

I hope that you have all had a wonderful January. Here are the books that I have read this month.

The Axeman's Carnival by Catherine Chidgey

I am starting with this one as it was my absolute favourite read this month. It is narrated by Tama, the magpie and is a dark read with elements of humour. Fantastic. You can find my review by clicking here.

The Paris Chapter by Victoria Walters

This was my first read of the year and got me off to a great start. I really enjoyed this book. You can find my review by clicking here.

The Witch of the Forest's Guide to Magick by Lindsay Squire

This is the only non-fiction title I read this month. I was very impressed by the author's knowledge and the book has been organised in such a way to demonstrate this perfectly.  You can find my review by clicking here.

Silent Riders of the Sea by John Gerard Fagan

This was another five star read for me this month. The book is written in verse and is one of the most atmospheric books I have ever read. You can find my review by clicking here.

Ace, Marvel, Spy by Jenni L. Walsh

This is a fascinating novel based on the life of the tennis player, Alice Marble. You can find my review by clicking here.

A Girls' Guide to Winning the War by Annie Lyons

This was a wonderful book. In fact, I now have my Book Group reading it this month for our February discussion. I loved it. You can find my review by clicking here.

The Great Race by Sun Chara and Joe Happy-Light

This is really a story within a story. Papa Joe is reading the story of The Tortoise and the Hare to his three children. You can find my review by clicking here.

Dark Times for the Clarks Factory Girls by May Ellis

This is the third book in the Clark's Factory Girls series. I love this series and have read all three. You can find my review by clicking here.

One Day and Forever by Shari Low

I enjoyed this book very much, and it held my attention from the very first page to the last. It was delightful.  You can find my review by clicking here.

The Hangman's Master by Elyse Hoffman

This is part of the 613 Project series. I have read some of them and they work well as stand alone novels. You can find my review by clicking here.

The Old Girls' Chateau Escape by Kate Galley

A fun read featuring older women. Brilliant. You can find my review by clicking here.

Books I Am Partway Through

Fervour by Toby Lloyd

Aristotle for Novelists by Douglas Vigliotti

Mary I: Queen of Sorrows by Alison Weir

I will be back on Monday with my post of the books which I would like to read in February. In the meantime, have a wonderful weekend.

Annie x