June was another fantastic reading month, with a great mix of indie gems and traditionally published titles. From fantasy and emotional contemporary fiction to gripping thrillers and literary fiction, there was plenty to enjoy. Welcome to my June Reading Wrap-Up. 📖 New Release Highlight John of John by Douglas Stuart One of my most anticipated reads of the month was Douglas Stuart's latest novel, released in May. Set on a remote Scottish island, John of John explores identit

Book Club Book A Tale for the Time Being Ruth Ozeki A Tale for the Time Being is a novel of striking ambition. It blends themes of time, identity, and cross-cultural connection. Ozeki’s premise—Nao’s diary washing ashore in Canada—draws Ruth into the mystery of the girl’s life. This inventive concept is initially enchanting. Nao’s voice is sharp, insightful, and often profoundly moving. Her reflections on bullying, displacement, and Zen philosophy form the novel’s emotional

October always feels like the perfect month to curl up with a dark, twisty book, and this year didn’t disappoint. Highlight My standout read for this month was Small Boat . Inspired by the 2021 Channel disaster, in which 27 migrants drowned, Small Boat is a stark, unsettling novella. It examines responsibility, complicity, and the failures of empathy. Told through the perspective of a French radio operator accused of negligence, the story unfolds as a relentless stream of th

🍂 September Reading Wrap-Up: A Journey Through Dark Thrills and Unexpected Love Stories 🍂 September has been a month filled with dark thrills, unexpected love stories, and thought-provoking non-fiction. My reading pile took me on quite the ride. From unsettling psychological suspense and chilling cult mysteries to tender magical realism and sharp cultural critique, some books gripped me with their atmosphere. Others left me questioning believability, while a few were simpl

August was another brilliant reading month for me. Here are the highlights! Kindle Unlimited Highlight Tiny Daggers Caroline Corcoran...

Kindle Unlimited Highlights Jess Lourey’s The Taken Ones is a chilling, well-paced thriller that blends psychological depth with a gripping cold case mystery. Set in small-town Minnesota, the story follows detective Van Reed and forensic psychologist Harry Steinbeck as they unravel a decades-old disappearance tied to a present-day murder. Lourey’s writing is gritty and immersive, with strong character development—particularly in the nuanced relationship between Van and Harry

Introduction I've read fourteen books in the month of May and I have been spoiled! Where better to go when the world has gone mad than...

March has been an excellent month for reading!

As January comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to look back on the books that have enriched my reading this month. From thrilling...