Countdown to 2024 Day 13: Feast – a book that was magnificent
13 December 2023
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Tags: A Book that was Magnificant, Countdown to 2024, Day 13, Feast, Laura Purcell, The Whispering Muse
Today is day 13 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: Feast – a book that was magnificent
The Whispering Muse by Laura Purcell. I loved this. The setting, the plot, the writing, the dark gothic feel, the characters, the strange blending in of theatre and supernatural elements with such a deft touch. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.
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Countdown to 2024 Day 12: Holly and Ivy – a book with great world building
12 December 2023
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Tags: A book with great worldbuilding, Countdown to 2024, Day 12, Holly and Ivy, Josiah Bancroft, The Hexologists
Today is day 12 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: Holly and Ivy – a book with great world building
The Hexologists by Josiah Bancroft is simply superb. I loved it, and whilst this may seem a strange fit for today’s prompt, because strictly speaking this is a steampunk alternate Victorian setting (which you would think as readers we could be dropped straight into) – I stand by my choice because the author has included so much thought into just about everything. There’s a level of detail here that should perhaps feel over the top but doesn’t and the inclusion of some fantastic notions. I was totally absorbed and had an indecently good time reading this one.
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Countdown to 2024 Day 11: Mistletoe – a little bit of romance
11 December 2023
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Tags: A Little Bit of Romance, Constance Sayers, Countdown to 2024, Day 11, Mistletoe, The Star and the Strange Moon
Today is day 11 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: Mistletoe – a little bit of romance
The Star and the Strange Moon by Constance Sayers is a clever story – well, a story within a story really – set over differing periods where the protagonists stories eventually coincide. The romance is included with a very delicate touch and the concept was absolutely compelling.
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Booking Ahead/Weekly Wrap Up
10 December 2023
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Tags: Booking Ahead, Caffeinated Book Reviewer, 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:
Is everyone else finding that time is racing. I don’t seem to have enough time in the day at all. Anyway, this week I managed to complete The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas. I’ve continued listening to Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff (about 13 hours left – yes, this is a long book) and I’ve also read a Haunting in the Arctic by CJ Cooke. So, I am making good progress with the reads I’m trying to complete. I’ve now started the Mystery Guest by Nita Prose.
Complete Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff. Read The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose. Hopefully start Voyage of the Damned by Frances White.
Reviews Posted:
- The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas
- The Witchwood Knot by Olivia Atwood
Outstanding Reviews
- What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez
- A Haunting in the Arctic by CJ Cooke
Countdown to 2024 Day 10: Under the Tree – a book you forgot you owned
10 December 2023
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Tags: A Book you Forgot you owned, Countdown to 2024, Day 10, Genevieve Valentine, The Girls at the Kingfisher Club, Under the Tree
Today is day 10 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: Under the Tree – a book you forgot you owned
The Girls at the Kingfisher Club by Genevieve Valentine. I bought this ages ago, I’m an absolute sucker for fairytale retellings and this is a reimagining of the twelve dancing princesses but set in Manhattan during the 1920s. I love the sound of it and really must make time to squeeze it in.
Books and travelling with Lynn 