Countdown to 2024 Day 27: Christmas Crackers – Ended with a bang
27 December 2023
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Tags: AJ Ryan, Christmas Crackers, Countdown to 2024, Day 27, Ended with a bang, Red River Seven

Today is day 27 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: Christmas Crackers – Ended with a bang

For today’s prompt I’ve chosen a book that fits the definition very well -but I can’t say more because that would take me to the land of spoilers. Red River Seven by AJ Ryan.
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Countdown to 2024 Day 26: Feeling bloated, a palate cleanser
26 December 2023
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Tags: A Palate Cleanser, Countdown to 2024, Day 26, Feeling Bloated, Shannon Chakraborty, The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi

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.





