I’ve read some good books this month but, man, am I happy to see the end of February. It was such a busy month for me and I had very limited reading time; so I’m happy that I still managed 7 books. 5 of the books were mentioned in my planned TBR, I think I’m finally getting the hang of this whole planned reads thing. I didn’t get to the books I was hoping to squeeze in or manage to read a non-fiction book but one has essays to write. Anyway, let’s take a look at all the bookish activity that took place on the blog this month.
The Books:
The standout book of the month was:
Into the Black Nowhere by Meg Gardiner
Also read this month:
The Binding Song by Elodie Harper
Killed by Thomas Enger
Small Great Things by Jodie Picoult
Little Deaths by Emma Flint
While You Sleep by Stephanie Merritt
The Liar’s Girl by Catherine Ryan Howard
Other bookish posts this month:
Blog Tour | Book Extract: The Camera Lies by AB Morgan
From the Unread Shelf: Fantasy
Blog Tour | Book Spotlight: Hiding by Jenny Morton Potts
@GoldboroBooks Book of the Month Club
Criminally Good Book Club:
Looking for an online book club? Come and read some criminally good books with us over on Instagram – @criminallygoodbookclub. Our March book is a highly anticipated Literary Thriller.
Lullaby by Leila Slimani
(also titled: The Perfect Nanny)
The baby is dead. It only took a few seconds.
When Myriam, a French-Moroccan lawyer, decides to return to work after having children, she and her husband look for the perfect caretaker for their two young children. They never dreamed they would find Louise: a quiet, polite and devoted woman who sings to their children, cleans the family’s chic apartment in Paris’s upscale tenth arrondissement, stays late without complaint and is able to host enviable birthday parties.
The couple and nanny become more dependent on each other. But as jealousy, resentment and suspicions increase, Myriam and Paul’s idyllic tableau is shattered…
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And that’s a wrap for February. Join me on the blog tomorrow for my publication day review of The Liar’s Girl by Catherine Ryan Howard.
Keeper of Pages 
I’m looking forward to your review of The Liar’s Girl, I’ve seen mixed reviews of it.
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I really liked it, it’s not as pacy as Distress Signals (which I liked better) but a good read nonetheless 😊
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Considering how overwhelming your month has been, seven books isn’t bad at all. And no, I didn’t forget I’m somehow supposed to squeeze Lullaby into my March reading schedule 🤣
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Hmm, 7 books is mediocre, I hate not hitting double figures 😂 And yes, I expect you too read Lullaby, even if you don’t join the discussion, we’ll have our own via DM 😂
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I agree with you on February. It’s been crazy for me too. I feel like I’ve missed every one of your reviews and now need to go back through. Argh!
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Luckily there’s not too many this month 😂 hoping to read at least 10 in March 🙂
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Yes…February be gone! You had a much more successful month than I did!
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February has gone!! 😅 – March, let’s rock ‘n’ roll and read, lol
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Looks like you had a fabulous February despite it being so busy. 7 is a great amount!
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Hitting double figures is always my goal, lol. But I’m reading IT this month, and that’s like 1000 pages so I’m not too hopeful I’ll read a lot else 😊
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Looks like a good month to me, but I know what you mean – I hate feeling like I’ve not read as much as I thought I would! Looking forward to your review of The Liar’s Girl.
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I just started IT by Stephen King, at 1000+ pages, it’s gotta count for 3 books right 😂
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At least! Will be interested to know what you think of IT – it’s one I’ve considered reading any number of times…
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Whoah, that’s a lot of awesome books that I really need to read ASAP! Especially Little Deaths, it’s super hyped and I’ve heard wonderful things about it. Can’t wait to hear the books you read in March.
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Little Deaths is a unique read, I hope you enjoy it, I think it’s a lil under-praised because it’s got a slower pace. Happy reading 😊
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