For various reasons my reading hasn't been as extensive this year compared to previous years. I have currently completed only 12 books so far this year. There have been some excellent reads which I have flown through and thoroughly enjoyed, a couple which haven't quite hit the spot, a few DNF's and some new authors who have surprised me with talent which I wasn't expecting.
I think my favourite read so far has been John Marrs' The Stranger in her House, which I think will appeal to most of my reading friends.
So, what are my plans for upcoming reads and reviews? I am trying not to buy too many books at the moment in order to support my local library which is such a precious resource. Plus I am extremely privileged to have access to NetGalley for upcoming titles before they are released so I have many and varied options of books to read. Mood reading is my main priority at the moment, and even so I am struggling to keep my reading mojo going.
I've got a few ideas on my radar for the next few weeks, including TM Logan's new release, "The Dream Home". I have borrowed a copy from my local library and I think it's going to be my next read. I've enjoyed all of his novels that I've read so far, so this should be a safe bet for a good storyline. Look out for my review once I've read it and sorted my thoughts about it into some kind of order.
The next exciting instalment in Peter James' "Dead" series, the long-awaited insight into what happened to Roy Grace's first wife, Sandy, is due out soon. Entitled "They Thought I Was Dead", this is the book any follower of the series will be keen to read. Due out on 9th May, we don't have long to wait to find out Sandy's side of the story.
Back to the psychological thriller genre, KL Slater is releasing an intriguingly titled book in July "Message Deleted". The main character, Saffy, receives a text saying "Can’t speak… don’t text or call… please just come". She rushes to check in with her friend, who reports that everything is fine and when she checks her phone, the message has been deleted - all of this happening just a few hours prior to her friend going missing, and the police arriving on Saffy's doorstep. This sounds right up my street...
No doubt I will change my mind on what to read between now and July, but these are just a few of the books I'm hoping to share with you. Library reservations have been made for other books, but I'm not sure when those will arrive, so will just drop those in amongst the reviews I post, as and when I can.
If you have any ideas to share with me or thoughts on the books I feature on my page, please feel free to let me know and drop me a line in the comments. Most of all though, happy reading!
