Reading Wrapup for August 2025

Another month has flown by and we are at the end of August already.

It has been a good month. The weather has been lovely and I've been able to meet with friends and family... and of course, I've read lots of good books.

Did you read anything good this month?

Visitation by Jenny Erpenbeck

I really wanted to like this short book but I just could not get into it.

Wedding Bells for the East End Library Girls by Patricia McBride 

This delightful book starts and ends with a wedding. What could be lovelier?  If you would like to read my review you can find it here.

The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore

I loved this book. I haven't had a free slot in the blogging schedule to upload my review yet, but it is coming.

The Tour at School by Katie Clapham and Nadia Shireen

This is a delightful picture book, aimed at those about to start school or nursery, and also for those who may just be the tour guide themselves.  If you would like to read my review you can find it here.

The Herb Knot by Jane Loftus

A book which is largely set in 14th Century Winchester, along with a great plot - what could be better?   If you would like to read my review you can find it here.

The Secret Lives of the Doyenne of Didsbrook by Tessa Barrie

This novel contained so many wonderful characters. I enjoyed becoming acquainted with them all.   If you would like to read my review you can find it here.

The Youngster by Bibi Berki

This was my favourite read this month.  It was a tense book to read, and it had me holding my breath at times.   If you would like to read my review you can find it here.

The Appletree Animal Agency by Katya Balen

A lovely book for younger readers.

Winter Wishes for the Home Front Nurses by Rachel Brimble

I really enjoyed this character-driven novel, and I really enjoyed meeting the three main characters, Veronica, Freda and Sylvia.   If you would like to read my review you can find it  here.

A Dark Death by Alice Fitzpatrick

This book is set on a Welsh island, there lives a small, tight-knit community. It is a place where everyone knows each other and what is going on.  If you would like to read my review you can find it here.

Clues to You by Claire Huston

I enjoyed this book very much. My review will be up on the 5th September as part of the blog tour.

Grave of the Fireflies by Akiyuki Nosaka

Look out for my review of this book coming very soon.