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Recommended Reading 2024

Every year, I track the books I read and take care to flag the ones that are really, really good. Here are my top books for 2024, in no particular order: Friday, Book One: The First Day of Christmas by Ed Brubaker & Marcos Martin The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton Clean Room Vol. 1: Immaculate Conception by Gail Simone & John Davis-Hunt Breaking the Dark: A Jessica Jones Marvel Crime Novel by Lisa Jewell Hope Rides Again: An Obama Biden Mystery by Andrew Shaffer Julia Unbound by Catherine Egan (read the whole damn trilogy -- it's so good!) Hopscotch by Brian Garfield The Hunger and the Dusk, Vol. 1 by G. Willow Wilson & Chris Wildgoose Batman/Superman: The Archive Of Worlds by Gene Luen Yang & divers artists! The Reformatory by Tananarive Du Read the full article

[fiphillipsauthor]

Here’s my 5* book review of The Rat King by Emma Miles.

The Rat King is a wonderful adventure for hearts young and old (or like me – in between). The main character, Rothfel, may be the son of a wealthy coven lord, but that doesn’t mean that he feels safe or loved. It’s hardly a surprise that his loyalties are split, or that they waiver over the course of the book.

This is an exciting but heartfelt novel as you follow Rothfel’s journey from being a miserable boy with no control over his life to someone altogether more… Sorry, that would spoil the ending for you. Following Rothfel’s journey, though, was immensely enjoyable. There are so many brilliant characters in this novel, and as it’s the first in a series, I look forward to revisiting those faces.

If you enjoy fantasy, young heroes, and morally grey characters, you’ll love The Rat King.

The blurb:

Being the son of a Coven Lord is a far and desperate cry from luxury and safety. Every day Rothfel must prove he is worth the food his father puts on the table, and avoid the notice of Lord Atise’s brutal bodyguard, Bicken. When his only friend, a lowly slave, is cruelly taken from him, Rothfel finds himself alone in the sprawling, chaotic city of Letniv.

Yearning for friendship, love, and approval, he is offered a hand from the unlikeliest of places…

But who is really worth his loyalty?

Akimas Atise, his distant, cold, and terrifying father?

Golghen, the mysterious chameleon of Letniv city; king of liars, king of thieves?

Gentle, brave Leida; slave, concubine, descendant of the free women of the north?

Or Zephyr? Ghost, murderer, and devoted follower of the King of Rats.

Rothfel is only ten, but his choices, his love, his loyalty… will change the Land Beneath the Sky.

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"Spooky Season" Reading Recommendations

I have a few "Spooky Season" reading recommendations: FRANKENSTEIN by Mary Shelley, THE FERVOR by Alma Katsu, THE HUNGER by Alma Katsu, LONE WOMEN by Victor LaValle, and THE FIREMAN by Joe Hill. Happy Reading Y'all! #fiction #horror #recommendedreads

Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com Good day, my bookish peeps. If you’ve followed me for any time now, you’ve probably noticed that I have several favorite genres: romance, mystery, suspense, thrillers, and romantic suspense. I do read from other genres, like science fiction, fantasy, and horror, but these aren’t my standard go-tos. However, since we’re in the middle of “Spooky Season,” I…

[thecpdiary]

Tour Wrap-Up

I have been mentally struggling since the beginning of the pandemic, I'm not going to lie. But around a year and a half in, and I found myself struggling more and more mentally, to come to terms with the pandemic, its handling, while sinking more and more into a deep depression.

So, I once again took to writing about the pandemic. Just putting some of the chapter headings together was enough to pick me up, to feel less mentally challenged. The more I wrote, the more I wanted to highlight my struggles with mental health, what I also saw as misgivings and an injustice of how the pandemic was being handled and just how much I was being affected. Three years in and with mental health now at critical levels, none of us have scathed the pandemic well.

The following reviews conclude my tour for Survival: The Covid Years - Time for Change.

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After reading both of Ilana's previous books I knew I didn't want to miss this one. In this book Ilana shares her physical, mental and emotional challenges through the Covid pandemic. Everyone had their own very personal experience of the pandemic. For someone who really struggled mentally, with overwhelming anxiety throughout the pandemic, I knew reading this book would help me. There were times throughout the book where I found myself really resonating with Ilana's experiences. I had a really bad experience of Covid at the very beginning of the pandemic which then gripped me with extreme fear for my health and the health of my loved ones. Not everyone understood why I was feeling or behaving in certain ways and at times that was something I struggled with because I didn't always feel I could explain my worries and anxieties. Reading this book has helped me validate some of those feelings, the ones that I didn't understand or couldn't explain.

This is such an important book for mental awareness month, this month. It shares positive steps which Ilana took to help her with some of challenges she had to endure. She encourages the reader to explore their own thoughts and feelings of their experience and how it affected them so they can heal from some of the trauma. We know Covid is not going anywhere so everyday we are learning and adapting our lives to live with it, each one of us will be able to do this at a different pace to one another. Just remember to show kindness, patience and consideration for others. This is a must read for anyone needing help, advice or just being able to read about someone else's journey of the pandemic. Know that you are not alone.

Thank you to @literallypr and @ilanaestelle_author for having me on this book tour and for gifting me a copy of this book in return for an honest review.

Rhianydd Morris

This is an amazing book about a memoir of someone life dealing and coping with Covid. It deals with her disability illness and anxiety how she managed. Her shielding experience her mental health her anxiety. About going out wearing mask and dealing with everyday life. I like these types of books I find them interesting read.

Conclusion

If you care about your mental health, you'll want to read this book. It's not just a book for me, it's for everyone. It's a book that will bring understanding in the world's history. It's also a book that can bring you acceptance and unity.

Thank you to @literallypr for the successful book tour.

For more inspirational, book reviews and blogs, please check out my site https://www.thecpdiary.com

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Hello everyone! It’s Wednesday, we’re almost at the end of the week and today I’m sharing my #top3under300 - that is, 3 books under 300 pages that I would highly recommend. I could have chosen so many more but these three were near the front of my book trolley so there we go! What It Means When A Man Falls From The Sky is one of my favourite short story collections. There was one story that actually made me gasp at the end, it was brilliant! Charlotte’s Web is one of my favourite children’s books, despite being a huge arachnophobe! I love Fern’s relationship with Wilbur the pig and of course, the ending 😭 Finally, The Mermaid Of Black Conch was one of my favourite books of last year. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea but I thought it was such an original, beautiful piece of work 😍 #bookstagramuk #bookstagramchallenge #scottishbookstagrammer #whatitmeanswhenamanfallsfromthesky #lesleynnekaarimah #charlottesweb #ebwhite #themermaidofblackconch #moniqueroffey #recommendedreads👍 #shortbooksiswhereitsat #fivestarreads🤩 #readthesebooksnow https://www.instagram.com/p/CqGlm0ILYdg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#NewRelease #Humour #ShortStories #RecommendedReading …

Smorgasbord Book Promotions – New Book Spotlight – #Shortstories #Humour More Files from the Envoy by Lord David Prosser

[fictionophile]

6 in 6 - My six favourite books in the first half of 2024 #Fictionophile #RecommendedReads #BookRecommendations #Booklovers #6in6

Six in Six is a meme created by Jo at The Book Jotter (visit the link to see her categories).  I first became aware of this meme on the Reading Ladies Blog, where Carol shared her six favourite reads of 2024 to date. Today, July 2nd, marks the day where we are halfway through the year. I am sharing six of the best books I’ve read so far this year. All five-star reads. Not all of my choices are…

[ginaraemitchell]

Book Review | Jack and I by Laury A. Egan | Highly Recommended! #PsychologicalSuspense #Thriller #MultiplePersonalityDisorder #DisassociativeIdentity #5Star #GrippingTale

Book Review | Jack and I by @LauryA.Egan @Laury.Egan | #PsychologicalSuspense #Thriller #MultiplePersonalityDisorder #DisassociativeIdentity #5Star #GrippingTale #BookReview #FosterCareAbuse #DID #Bookstagram #BookX #RecommendedReading After reviewing Laury A. Egan's previous book, I was pleased to be invited to review her newest release, Jack and I. While the story is sometimes a complex and heart-wrenching tale, it underscores the presence of good people willing to protect the innocent and the urgent need for reforms in the foster care system. There are themes of physical, sexual, and mental child abuse, rape, grooming, and sexual content. While I would typically avoid a book with these themes, I am so glad I agreed to read Jack and I. Change can never be made, nor situations like Jack's prevented, if we bury our heads in the sand. My heart goes out to young Jack, and I wish him all the best in the future.

Book Review | Jack and I by Laury A. Egan | #PsychologicalSuspense #Thriller #MultiplePersonalityDisorder #DisassociativeIdentity #5Star #GrippingTale #BookReview #FosterCareAbuse #DID #Bookstagram #BookX #RecommendedReading After reviewing Laury A. Egan’s previous book, I was pleased to be invited to review her newest release, Jack and I. While the story is sometimes a complex and…

[mudramdr]

📝 Building your #CryptoKnowledge:

📝 Building your #CryptoKnowledge: Recommended books and resources to become a crypto expert. 📚 #CryptoEducation #RecommendedReads

[montedesno]

PULPHOPE on Instagram: “Rene Gruau/1954 not entirely sure of the date on this one, but I place it mid-50s based on the technique presented. From L'Art et Les Sources de Rene Gruau #recommendedreading #ink #encrer #brush #francais #dessin a true master of the form”

[fiphillipsauthor]

Book review: The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman

Here's my 4* review of The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman.

Heart warming and magical

My introduction to Alice Hoffman was through her novel Practical Magic and as soon as I’d finished reading that story, I wanted to find out more about the Aunts. So it was rather helpful of Alice Hoffman to write The Rules of Magic.

If you want a pacy, exciting tale of adventure, this isn’t it. Instead, this novel takes you on a thoughtful journey of discovery, the discovery of magic and the discovery of self. Who am I? What am I capable of? What should I dare to do?

It paints a richly depicted picture of how the sisters, Jet and Franny, grow into the aunts we will meet in Practical Magic. It also questions what a happy ending truly is.

The blurb:

In this sparkling prequel we meet the Aunts from Practical Magic, sisters Frances and Jet and Vincent, their brother. From the beginning their mother Susanna knew they were unique: Franny with her skin as pale as milk and blood red hair, who could commune with birds; Jet as shy as she is beautiful, who knows what others are thinking, and Vincent so charismatic that he was built for trouble. Susanna needed to set some rules of magic: no walking in the moonlight, no red shoes, no wearing black, no cats, no crows, no candles and certainly, absolutely, no books about magic…

 But the Owens siblings are desperate to uncover who they really are. Each heads down a life-altering course, filled with secrets and truths, devastation and joy, and magic and love. Despite the warning handed down through the family for centuries – Know that for our family, love is a curse – they will all strive to break the rules and find true love.

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Book Spotlight: RED LONDON by Alma Katsu

Today's book #spotlight shines on the just released RED LONDON by @almakatsu, published by @PutnamBooks. #RedLondon #fiction #thriller #newrelease #recommendedread #recommendedseries

Red London, Red Widow #2, by Alma KatsuISBN: 9780593421956 (Hardcover)ISBN: 9780593421963 (eBook)ISBN: 9780593672426 (Digital Audiobook)ASIN: B0B6246LWV (Audible Audiobook)ASIN: B0B457GWQF (Kindle edition)Page Count: 352Release Date: March 14, 2023Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s SonsGenre: Fiction | Spy Thriller | Political Thriller One of CrimeReads‘ Most Anticipated Crime Fiction of 2023One of…

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looking for oddly specific tropes, please recommend me some books/podcasts/shows on these tropes

found family tropes

rough on the edges (preferably middle aged) man/woman looking after a kid with trust issues

an unlikely bunch bounding over everyday things

angsty tropes (preferably not a romance book/podcast/show)

character A saves character B’s life (for example, A takes a bullet for B. another example, A covers B when an explosion happens). even better if there’s treating wound scenes after

anti-hero/fallen hero trope, with morally grey characters

manipulative person A who tries to use innocent person B, but slowly getting attached to them

post apocalyptic trope

post apocalyptic world, with a physically strong survivor finding a kid whom decided to tag along. preferably a book with fluff and angst

sci-fi/dystopian tropes

set in near future, the government had became corrupted and the world was caught up in capitalism. a bunch of outcasts are trying to get by in a world like this and finds comfort in each other

tired/traumatised yet rough on the edges protagonist who is just trying to live life in a near-future world, but keeps on getting caught up in troubles

please recommend me some books/podcasts/shows with these specific tropes, thanks a bunch!

[alanmackcomics]

Great Dog in Heaven! Beasts of Burden is amazing!

This book collects a series of stories about a crew of neighbourhood dogs (and one cat) who sleuth out the forces of darkness plaguing their town of Burden Hill.

Superbly written and gorgeously illustrated, I was immersed in every page.🔥🖤

By Evan Dorkin and Jill Thompson