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Hi everyone and welcome back! Let's see what day 14 has in store for us. Today's featured book is... Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsujimura I remember going into this book almost blindly - and somewhat skeptically - and being incredibly surprised by what I found. Isn't it amazing when that happens? Such… Continue reading Advent Calendar 2024: Day 14
Hi everyone and welcome back! Let's see what day 13 has in store for us. Today's featured book is... Black Water Sister by Zen Cho This book is a perfect blend of original storyline, engaging prose and fascinating lore, all mixed with a ghost grandma, gods and gangsters. It was an instant favourite as I… Continue reading Advent Calendar 2024: Day 13
Hi everyone and welcome back! Can't believe we're halfway through already! Today's featured book is... The Lost Storyteller by Amanda Block This is another book that completely captured my heart - and ended up on one of my "best of" end-of-year lists. This deeply touching tale of love, acceptance and forgiveness would make a perfect… Continue reading Advent Calendar 2024: Day 12
Hi everyone and welcome back for day 11! Today’s featured book is… The Path of Thorns by A. G. Slatter If dark tales are your thing, then look no further because this book will satisfy all your gothic novel cravings. Slatter's writing is spellbinding, it's very atmospheric and the main character is gorgeously complex. Do… Continue reading Advent Calendar 2024: Day 11
Hi everyone and welcome back for day 10! Today’s featured book is… Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia A bit of a darker pick for today but still one that merits reading - although I'd encourage you to check the trigger warnings, especially if you're particularly sensitive to gender-based violence in its many forms.… Continue reading Advent Calendar 2024: Day 10
Hi everyone and welcome back for day 9! Today’s featured book is… Set My Heart to Five by Simon Stephenson If you enjoy quirky books, then this one is for you! A touching reflection on what it means to be human and to love through the eyes of a sentient robot on a journey to… Continue reading Advent Calendar 2024: Day 9
Hi everyone and welcome back! Day 8 already. Today’s featured book is… The Mask of Mirrors by M. A. Carrick Okay, so I actually do talk about this book quite a lot but I couldn't pass up an opportunity to remind everyone once again of just how wonderful this book is! A must-read for all… Continue reading Advent Calendar 2024: Day 8
Hi everyone and welcome back! The first week has really flown by! Today’s featured book is… Grudging by Michelle Hauck I'm by no means an expert on fantasy books, but I do tend to read a fair number every year. So, when I still remember a fantasy novel I read all the way back in… Continue reading Advent Calendar 2024: Day 7
Hi everyone and welcome back! Ready for day 6? Today’s featured book is… Rain Falls on Everyone by Clár Ní Chonghaile I remember this book with particular fondness because (fun fact!) its presentation was one of the first events I attended after moving to London, when I was still finding my feet and my people… Continue reading Advent Calendar: Day 6
Hi everyone and welcome back! Ready for day 5? Today's featured book is... My Name is Leon by Kit de Waal Books written from the POV of children can be fantastic and really powerful if done right, and My Name is Leon is definitely one that does it right. It is everything a book could… Continue reading Advent Calendar 2024: Day 5