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My Favourite Books
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items A list of my favourite books featuring historical, mystery, gothic, fantasy, thriller and non-fiction. More recs to come soon. (Some of my posts contain affiliate links (see each post for details), which means I may earn a small commission if you cli...
Sections
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Historical Fiction
Historical Mystery
Sci-fi
Fantasy
Gothic
Thrillers
Historical Fiction
Historical fiction. Includes links to UK and US booksellers.
The author of The Cadfael Chronicles. This historical novel starts in 1399 and centres around the Battle of Shrewsbury. I really enjoyed reading this one. UK bookseller. (Affiliate link.)
A Bloody Field by Shrewsbury by Edith Pargeter | Waterstones UK
This historical novel starts in 1399 and centres around the Battle of Shrewsbury. I really enjoyed reading this one. US bookseller. (Affiliate link.)
A Bloody Field by Shrewsbury - Barnes & Noble US
A fantastic historical novel set during the Hundred Years' War. Fast paced with many likeable characters. Also known as The Archer's Tale in the US. UK bookseller. (Affiliate link.)
Harlequin by Bernard Cornwell | Waterstones UK
A fantastic historical novel set during the Hundred Years' War. Fast paced with many likeable characters. Also known as Harlequin in the UK. US bookseller. (Affiliate link.)
The Archer's Tale (Grail Quest Series #1) |Paperback - Barnes & Noble US
Pillars of the Earth is about a family trying to survive in Medieval England, the building of a cathedral and the community that grows around it. It's a classic of the historical fiction genre. UK bookseller. (Affiliate link.)
The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett | Waterstones
Pillars of the Earth is about a family trying to survive in Medieval England, the building of a cathedral and the community that grows around it. It's a classic of the historical fiction genre. US bookseller. (Affiliate link.)
The Pillars of the Earth - Barnes & Noble US
Historical Mystery
A brilliant whodunnit by Agatha Christie. Perfect for classic mystery novel fans.. UK bookseller. (Affiliate link.)
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie | Waterstones
A brilliant whodunnit by Agatha Christie. Perfect for classic mystery novel fans. US bookseller. (Affiliate link.)
And Then There Were None and Other Classic Mysteries Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions | Hardcover US
This is the first novel in the Brother Athelstan mystery series. It's set in 1376 and features murder, intrigue and a locked room mystery. I'm a massive fan of Paul Doherty and this novel is no exception. (Affiliate link.)
The Nightingale Gallery by Paul Doherty | Waterstones
Sci-fi
A cosy sci-fi novel. It felt like being wrapped in a blanket as I read it. Love it! UK Bookseller. (Affiliate link.)
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers | Waterstones UK
A cosy sci-fi novel. It felt like being wrapped in a blanket as I read it. Love it! US bookseller. (Affiliate link.)
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet - Barnes & Noble US Bookseller
This is a collection of imaginative short stories by N.K. Jemisin. I love her style of writing. It feels fresh. (Affiliate link.)
How Long 'til Black Future Month? by N. K. Jemisin | Waterstones UK
A collection of imaginative sci-fi and fantasy short stories by N.K. Jemisin. I love her style of writing. It feels fresh. US bookseller. (Affiliate link.)
How Long 'til Black Future Month? | Barnes & Noble US Bookseller
A fast paced and funny sci-fi novel. Very difficult to put down. (Affiliate link).
The Martian by Andy Weir | Waterstones UK
A fast paced and fun sci-fi read. US bookseller link. (Affiliate link.)
The Martian | Paperback - Barnes & Noble US
Fantasy
My favourite fantasy novels. Includes links to UK and US booksellers.
This was the first Bernard Cornwell novel I ever read and it remains one of my favourites. (Affiliate link.)
The Winter King by Bernard Cornwell | Waterstones UK
One of my favourite Bernard Cornwell novels. Link to US bookseller. (Affiliate link.)
The Winter King (Warlord Chronicles Series #1) | Paperback - Barnes & Noble US
A wonderfully charming and fun read! (Affiliate link.)
The Princess Bride by William Goldman | Waterstones UK
The Princess Bride is a wonderful read and just as enjoyable as the film. Link to US bookseller. (Affiliate link.)
The Princess Bride by William Goldman I Hardcover - Barnes & Noble US
The first book in the superb fantasy series ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’. UK bookseller. (Affiliate link.)
A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin | Waterstones UK
A superb opening novel to the A Song of Ice and Fire series. US bookseller. (Affiliate link.)
A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire #1)| Barnes & Noble US
I read A Game of Thrones, the first novel in ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ when I was a teenager and have loved them ever since! Superb series! UK bookseller. (Affiliate link.)
A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin | Waterstones UK
The A Song of Ice and Fire series boxset - as paparbacks and ebooks. US bookseller. (Affiliate link.)
George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire Series |eBook - Barnes & Noble US
The Graphic Novel for The Hedge Knight. It's the story of Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg, set around 90 years before the events in A Game of Thrones. Very enjoyable read. UK bookseller. (Affiliate link.)
The Hedge Knight Graphic Novel by George R. R. Martin, Ben Avery | Waterstones UK
Gothic
The Vampyre (1819) is a gothic short story about Lord Ruthven and his travelling companion. It was written during the contest between Byron, Polidori and the Shelleys and features the first gentleman vampire. This is an enjoyable read. (Affiliate lin...
The Vampyre by John William Polidori | Waterstones
Thrillers
This is a modern thriller about a captain of a luxury yacht whose life is turned upside down when he finds an abandoned and partially destroyed boat in the Bahamas. A fast-paced and very enjoyable read. (Affiliate link.)
Crackdown by Bernard Cornwell | Waterstones UK
A fast-paced thriller about a man who is dragged from the sea with no name and no memory and soon finds himself running from assassins. (Affiliate link.)
The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum | Waterstones
The second in the Bourne series. This one sees Jason travel to Hong Kong and Peking to rescue his love. (Affiliate link.)
The Bourne Supremacy by Robert Ludlum | Waterstones
A terrific series of thrillers by Robert Ludlum. Link to US bookseller. (Affiliate link.)
The Jason Bourne Series 3-Book Bundle |eBook - Barnes & Noble US
Memoir
This book covers the first part of David Niven's life. A funny read. (Affiliate link.)
The Moon's a Balloon by David Niven | Waterstones