{#gifted @gollancz}
Getting lost in fantasy and murder mysteries is how I’m spending my reading month! What’re you hoping to read this month?
My reading came to an abrupt stop toward the end of March, as I saw was the case for many others. But like Stella, I got my groove back and I kicked off April with an awesome YA murder mystery - A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson. Now, I’m getting lost in the second book in the Belles series - The Everlasting Rose by Dhonielle Clayton. Also, currently listening to Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets, Stephen Fry’s narration is great!
Yep, definitely got my groove back. I hope you’re all keeping safe & well!
GIVEAWAY
Is chilling, literary folk-horror your kinda read!? If so, then this giveaway is tailor made for you! For my stop on #thetwistedones Instagram Tour, I’m giving away one copy of THE TWISTED ONES by T. Kingfisher.
To be in with a chance of winning:
•Follow @titanbooks
•Follow @keeperofpages
•Leave me a comment letting me know your following both accounts
•Share to your IG story for an extra entry
That’s it! Open to U.K. & Europe. Giveaway closes on 24th March @ midnight. Good luck!
Blurb: When Mouse’s dad asks her to clean out her dead grandmother's house, she says yes. After all, how bad could it be? Answer: pretty bad. Grandma was a hoarder, and her house is stuffed with useless rubbish. Mouse stumbles across her step-grandfather’s journal, which seems like nonsense until Mouse encounters some of the terrifying things he described. Alone in the woods with her dog, Mouse finds herself face to face with impossible terrors and, worst of all, finds she cannot look away…
*If you can’t wait, The Twisted Ones is available to buy now! Thank you to @titanbooks for my free copy and partnering up for this giveaway*
#RulesForPerfectMurders
8 classic murders. A series of unsolved murders with one thing in common - an eerie resemblance to crimes depicted in classic mystery novels. Can the killer be stopped before all 8 of these murders have been re-enacted.
#BookReview: Most of Swanson’s novels can be described as psychological thrillers, but this latest novel is best described as a mystery novel. It has an old-school feel to it, and it’s just so damn readable! With each page, you’ll see how clever Swanson is with his plotting.
We have a great main character in Malcom. At first he seems your basic narrator, but he’s so much more complex than he first appears, as you learn more about him, the book only gets better. Is he a reliable narrator, he did write the list of perfect murders after all, or is he going to become the victim of a perfect murder?
You may have heard chatter that this novel spoils other novels, and that’s true. If you ask Google, I’m sure you’ll easily find a list of novels mentioned in this one, but I won’t list them because I think part of the fun is seeing a novel you’ve read mentioned, and then your brain processes the information the same way Malcom’s does because you’re both familiar with how a ‘perfect murder’ was carried out. *If you really wanna know the main books spoiled, DM*
It is fair to be wary when you start this novel, but it will draw you in, it’s dark, it’s layered, and once the plot begins to unravel, you’ll be hooked! The fluid writing, the clever plotting, an expertly told tale, one that will appeal to crime fiction fans and those who enjoy books about books. Swanson is a fantastic author, his books are a joy to read – I absolutely recommend Rules for Perfect Murders!
*Thank you @faberbooks for providing me with a free copy of this book*
So many books, so little time!
Some exciting books that have come into my life!
The Family Tree by Sairish Hussain [kindly #gifted by @hqstories): A moving story of a British Muslim family full of love, laughter and resilience as well as all the faults mistakes and stubborn loyalties which make us human.
The Guest List by Lucy Foley (kindly #gifted and personalised by @harpercollinsuk): On a remote island, old friends gather for a wedding. As a storm unleashes its fury on the island, the guest have no choice but to wait it out. But one won’t leave the wedding alive.
The Shadow King by Maaza Mengiste (kindly preordered this for myself last year): A novel about war and history, both epic in scope and intimate in detail. An exploration of female power and what it means to be a woman at war.
The Memory Wood by Sam Lloyd (kindly bought this one from Tesco for £7 yesterday): Elijah has lived in Memory Wood for as long as he can remember. It’s the only home he’s ever known. Elissa has only just arrived. And she’ll do every she can to escape. A cat and mouse game of deception and betrayal.
Any take your fancy, which would you read first?
QOTD: How do you ‘#bookstagram’?
Do you set aside time each day for it? Do you stockpile photos? Draft your weeks posts?
I’ve lost my routine, I work such crazy hours, it’s difficult to find time. When I do have free time, I want to read, instead of talking about reading lol. I don’t think that’s a bad thing, yes my engagement in posts has suffered but I’m coming to terms with it lol. I’ve read some amazing books lately, and that trumps engagement.
Although, I do admit, it’s sucks when you’re proud of a post, or put in a lot of effort, and the post just tanks 🙈😂.
Let me know, are you living your best bookstagram life at the moment?
