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 26 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: Boxing Day – feeling bloated, a palate cleanser :

I’ve chosen a book today that was definitely a step change.  The Dead Husband Cookbook by Danielle Valentine.  This was a really intriguing read that kept me guessing to the end and unlike many of my usual reads this contained no magical realism or fantasy elements.  Instead this is a story with a mystery.

5 Days Remaining

Tomorrow’s prompt: Christmas Crackers – Ended with a bang