I'm on book 29 for the year (so far!) and thought I would recommend ten:
1) Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz: a book within a book surrounded by a mystery! A clever homage to the golden age of detective fiction.
2) The Queen of Poisons by Robert Thorogood: the third installment of the Marlow Murder Club. There were moments I thought I had it figured out--but I didn't!
3) Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley: A chance encounter that brings Iona and regular commuters on her train together, they form an awkward bond--that turns into a delightful found family.
4) Every Time I Go On Vacation, Someone Dies by Catherine Mack: I loved the premise of Eleanor wanting to kill off the male protagonist of her blockbuster book series and the slapstick-esque series of events that ensue. I can't wait for more in the series!
5) Within Arm's Reach by Ann Napolitano is a beautiful book about how family dynamics change over time.
6) The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett: I loved the format of this book: transcripts of email, snail mail, podcasts, text messages, WhatsApp messages, a YA book, and so forth. Guessing who is reliable and who is leaving a trail of lies was also fun. Ultimately, it's a book about book writing and researching. The main character is true-crime writer, Amanda Bailey who is investigating a cult led by charismatic Gabriel Angelis.
7) By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult: this is a fascinating premise. And it's well-crafted. The historical sections were my favorite parts. I was moved to tears.
8) The Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan is set during WWII outside of London but it is a tale of resilience and friendship. Borderline sentimental. Definitely a book club pick.
9) The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement by Sharon McMahon: the title says it all. Enlightening.
10) Crazy Stupid Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams: This installment of the Bromance Bookclub series tackled serious issues and had the humor to off-balance the heavy themes. The secondary characters were featured in previous books and felt like old friends. I wasn't sure I would like the friends-to-lovers trope but I liked the characters of Alexis and Noah so much that I was rooting for them the whole time. And Beefcake made my day!
2 comments:
Wow, 29 books already. I just finished my 13th and thought that was doing good!
Twenty. Nine. Gulp! I just finished my 8th. You are a book devouring monster!
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