Once again I am counting down to the New Year, as with the previous years I shall be highlighting at least one book per day to fit the prompt on that given day.  The main aim for this countdown is to highlight some of my reads during the past year and to shine the spotlight on them once again (although some of the prompts relate to forthcoming reads).

Today is Day 6 of the countdown to 2026 and a list of prompts can be found here if you wish to join me in counting down to 2026 and casting a spotlight on some of your favourite books.

Today’s Prompt : Christmas stocking – stocking fillers – a novella or short story:

The Cold House by AG Slatter:

This book is not part of Slatter’s Sourdough series (which I love).  It’s a short, contemporary based story of grief that takes an unexpected twist and veers into horror.  I read it in one sitting because as I got to the last third I simply had to know how this would conclude and couldn’t wait for another day.

25 Days Remaining

Tomorrow’s prompt: Christmas Tree –  a winter read