Countdown to 2024 Day 26: Feeling bloated, a palate cleanser
26 December 2023
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Tags: The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi, Countdown to 2024, Day 26, Feeling Bloated, A Palate Cleanser, Shannon Chakraborty

Today is day 26 of my countdown to 2024. Using a series of prompts each day I will post a book title that I believe fits the prompt. The aim is to highlight as many books as possible that I read from 2023 and shine the spotlight on them once again (although for some prompts I will be looking at future reads). A list of prompts can be found here if you wish to join me in counting down to 2024.
Today’s prompt: Feeling bloated, a palate cleanser

For today’s prompt I’ve chosen a book that was a great deal of fun with a fantastic cast of characters, sea monsters and adventures on the open sea. What’s not to love. The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty.
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Countdown to 2024 Day 25: A book you received as a gift
25 December 2023
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Tags: A Book You Received as a Gift, Carissa Orlando, Countdown to 2024, Day 25, The September House

Today is day 25 of my countdown to 2024. Using a series of prompts each day I will post a book title that I believe fits the prompt. The aim is to highlight as many books as possible that I read from 2023 and shine the spotlight on them once again (although for some prompts I will be looking at future reads). A list of prompts can be found here if you wish to join me in counting down to 2024.
Today’s prompt: A book you received as a gift:

For today’s prompt I’ve chosen a book that was very popular with my fellow bloggers who’s taste in books I trust without doubt. I need to give this one a priority very soon. The September House by Carissa Orlando. This was the last book I purchased using gift tokens.
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Booking Ahead/Weekly Wrap Up
24 December 2023
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Tags: Booking Ahead, Caffeinated Book Reviewer, Frances White, Kimberley, Sunday Post, Voyage of the Damned, Weekly wrap up

I’m trying to get back into the habit of doing a round-up of the week just completed and also take a look at my plans for the forthcoming week. I rather got out of the habit of doing so but I would like to reinstate this type of post as I feel it keeps me on track. So, I’m linking up to The Sunday Post over at Kimberly’s Caffeinated Reviewer. Without further ado:
Books read this week:
What a crazy and hectic week this has been. There’s been lots going on and on top of that in the last few days we’ve all fallen prey to the dreaded lurgy. I think the Grinch has stolen Christmas for us – but, it matters not, we’ll just put a slight delay on things. Hope everyone else is keeping well? My listening to Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff (about 7 hours left) has not progressed this week – mainly because I’ve been ill. I did manage to complete my first SPFBO finalist and I’ve made a great start on Voyage of the Damned by Frances White – what a fantastic story this is so far, I’m absolutely loving it and can’t wait to pick it back up – 30% in so far. Seriously, loving it.
Next Week’s Reads:
- What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez
- SPFBO Finalist

Countdown to 2024 Day 24: One of your most anticipated books for 2023
24 December 2023
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Tags: Countdown to 2024, Day 24, Mark Lawrence, One of your most anticipated reads for 2023, The Book That Wouldn't Burn, The Library Trilogy #1

Today is day 24 of my countdown to 2024. Using a series of prompts each day I will post a book title that I believe fits the prompt. The aim is to highlight as many books as possible that I read from 2023 and shine the spotlight on them once again (although for some prompts I will be looking at future reads). A list of prompts can be found here if you wish to join me in counting down to 2024.
Today’s prompt: One of your most anticipated books for 2023

For today’s prompt I’ve chosen The Book That Wouldn’t Burn by Mark Lawrence. An absolutely fantastic start to a series – don’t take my word for it – buy a copy and give it a read.
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Countdown to 2024 Day 23: Sleigh bells – a series that you want to ring out the praise for
23 December 2023
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Tags: A series you love, Countdown to 2024, Day 23, Sleigh Bells, The House with the Golden Door, The Temple of Fortuna, Wolf Den trilogy

Today is day 23 of my countdown to 2024. Using a series of prompts each day I will post a book title that I believe fits the prompt. The aim is to highlight as many books as possible that I read from 2023 and shine the spotlight on them once again (although for some prompts I will be looking at future reads). A list of prompts can be found here if you wish to join me in counting down to 2024.
Today’s prompt: Sleigh bells – a series that you want to ring out the praise for.
For today’s prompt I’ve chosen the Wolf Den trilogy. I loved this series and I’m holding my breath now waiting to see what the author does next.





