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items I find a book the perfect way to escape the troubles of my world, from thrillers, fantasy, and horror to cutesy feel good reads, nothing better than taking some me time and curling up with a good book, I vary quite a bit, but I love a book the feel ...
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Autobiographical
Contemporary Fiction
Fantasy
Gothic Horror
Historical Fiction
Self Help
Autobiographical
This is a rare category for me, as I dont usually gel with autobiographies buts a HUGE Elvis fan it was my first, we will see if more follow.
I have always been a huge elvis fan, remember the day he died like it was yesterday, I dont do autobiographys but this one has been truly touching, I felt every word, and was even brought to tears at the end, so many similarities so much pain, too ma...
From Here to the Great Unknown: A Memoir
Contemporary Fiction
This book is about a 10-year-old fisherman's daughter in the 1980s whose mother attempts suicide and is taken away to hospital. Not a happy topic for sure, but I absolutely adored this. Marcus puts us into the mind of a damaged child who is making st...
How Saints Die - Carmen Marcus: Books
Another must read author for my list , this is one of those books that grab you and hold you tight, a beautiful story, a totally special book and one for your must read list x
Where the Forest Meets the Stars by Glendy Vanderah
And she strikes again, i was surprised that I enjoyed this so much and once spent a whole afternoon engrossed in this story. It's gripping and raw and should come with a warning that it deals with addiction and loss. But it's beautiful, bravo to the ...
The Light Through the Leaves by Glendy Vanderah
Fantasy
I LOVE LOVE LOVE a good Fantasy novel, dragons, fairies and anything mystical and im there, hope you can pick up a great read in here, happy reading 📚
Always a huge fan of Alice in Wonderland, so this attracted me straight away, it is certainly not the usual nice version of alive we all know, its set more on the opposite plain, madness blood, terror, its all there, even through all that you have to...
Alice (The Chronicles of Alice) : Henry, Christina
Continuing The Chronicles of Alice and I liked this book even better than the first book in the series. This book had more questing, adventuring, and magic than the first. It was still a very very dark story but it didn't have quite as much violence ...
Red Queen (The Chronicles of Alice) - Henry
I just love these books, Alice and Hatcher, such a perfect pairing and the darkness and hopefulness that coexist and linger within the pages of The Chronicles of Alice books.
Looking Glass (The Chronicles of Alice, #3) by Christina Henry
Peter Pan the boy that never grew up !!
Yes it is but not as we know him, very cleverly written, definitely not a children's story, but with its twists and turns a fantastic read.
Lost Boy: Christina Henry: 9781785655685 - Books
I stumbled upon this book one day, looking for somthing fantasy wise, and oh my I was not disappointed with this series, hooked is what i am really cant get enough of elfame and its residents.
The Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air, #1) by Holly Black
Love this series of books from holly black, the story of Jude is so compelling, the fascinating details of the fans and the land they live in, leaves you wanting more .. in fact I am obsessed with this series, the ne t book can never come fast enough
The Wicked King (Folk of the Air #2) by Holly Black
Love this series of books from holly black, and we are back with the story of Jude, it is so compelling, the fascinating details of the fans and the land they live in, leaves you wanting more ..
The Queen of Nothing (The Folk of the Air, #3) by Holly Black
Love this series of books from holly black, the story of Jude is so compelling, the fascinating details of the fans and the land they live in, leaves you wanting more ..
The Stolen Heir Duology #1 - Holly Black
Adore Books by Holly Black and this is not different, Tassels is a curse worker,tormented by his life, a magical read as always x
White Cat (Curse Workers, #1) by Holly Black
Book 2 of the curse workers, featuring Cassell another fantastic read
Red Glove (Curse Workers, #2) by Holly Black
Do you belive in magic, playing games, causing trouble ? Well this is the book for you, Holly Black does not disappoint, a great read for any fantasy lover
Doll Bones by Holly Black & Eliza Wheeler
Gothic Horror
Fantastic book, and what a twist.... A beautifully written story of secrets lies and loss, with an eerie background of ghosts and haunting.
If you're looking for something atmospheric and haunting this is the book for you.
The Black Feathers: Rebecca Netley - Books
The first book i read by Laura, and it made me into a firm fan of her work, A great gothic read. Enjoyed the story from various points of view - past/present. A definite for gothic horror readers.
The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell
After the haunting, deliciously creepy 'The Silent Companions' I was keen to read this, the author's second novel. And I wasn't disappointed. Dorothea is a wealthy young woman who devotes her life to good causes, to escape her privileged but unhappy ...
The Corset by Laura Purcell
At first I found this book a slow burn.
I wasn't too sure about the trying too hard accent and dialect from some of the characters.
But the cold winter gothic filled me with intrigue and I raced onward, longing to explore the bleak landscape, folklor...
Bone China by Laura Purcell
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. It had an eery feel and oppressive atmosphere, intrigue and shocking reveals throughout the plot and a strong, intelligent and caring lead female character. I liked how your views on people’s personalities switched an...
Mrs England by Stacey Halls
Stacey Halls' style immediately draws the reader into the lives of two women - a hapless woman from the poor end of town and a wealthy lady cocooned and isolated from the outside world, in an environment of her own making. Due to a set of very compro...
The Foundling by Stacey Halls
Loved this novel. It had some historical insights from life in the 1800's. The rich and the poor, depicting many details in the life of a young girl in love. It was almost like a movie in my head!
The Familiars by Stacey Halls
Historical Fiction
I can only say—just go and read it. It is a true story with a touch of fiction. The characters mentioned in the book really existed. I will not divulge the story here, but what I can say is that the author has done complete justice in weaving togethe...
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
A story of survival, loneliness and abandonment by those closest, then love comes along, I'm not going to spoil it by telling too much, but this book is such a great read, I couldn't put it down.
Where the Crawdads Sing: Delia Owens - Books
Self Help
After many years struggling with my mental health, I found this book very helpful the advice in the pages helpful and surprisingly meaningful. It's so nice to step away from life for an hour or two and work on trying to make a better me, well worth a...
Think Like a Monk: Harness Positivity Power
What a lovely book! Lovely written warm texts, lovely illustrations! There is no wonder why the book is so popular
The Cat Who Taught Zen by James Norbury
Beautiful Book Beautiful Film
I received the book a few years ago when I was in a bad place mentally. It is a beautiful collection of art and wise words so to see it brought to the screen delighted me, love it
The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse
Thrillers
I absolutely loved this book. The thriller, the psychological chase. I was glued to reading and finishing this book. The plot twist was everything and more, made me go cold at the mere thought.
Such a talented author.
No One Saw a Thing by Andrea Mara
This book is so compelling, you live it all alongside the mothers in the story, I simply could not put it down.
My Darling Boy by Helen Cooper
White Lies is the first book I’ve read from this author, but I will certainly be tracking down her other books after this.
The story, about a one night stand (but really about so much more) kept me guessing right up until the end. Who can the reader...
White Lies: Gripping Psychological Thriller
Uplifting Fiction
I think there is always a time where you need a feel good book, whatever genre and these are mine, have a browse you may just grab a new favourite 😊
This for me was a totally unputdownable book, it had me from page 1, a book about self discovery and self acceptance, and the character was real and quirky enough to keep your interest, i can honestly say i was actually sorry when it ended.
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
This was a book issued by my book club, and to help honest I thought it was going to be a no go, but oh my I started reading and didn't stop, read in two nights and loved it that much i actually bought a copy, the story of a cat and a haunted cottage...
The Cat of Yule Cottage: Magical Christmas Romance
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