What I read in July 2020
In which I somehow read 20 books, three of which were by Doug Johnstone.
Review: The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson
The Space Between Worlds is a riveting and detailed parallel universe sci-fi novel with a lot to say about fortune, privilege and belonging.
Blog tour: Miss Graham's Cold War Cookbook by Celia Rees
Miss Graham's Cold War Cookbook is a rich, interesting and devastating book to savour.
Review: Paris Savages by Katherine Johnson
Paris Savages is interesting, vivid and heartbreaking.
Review: The Sin Eater by Megan Campisi
The Sin Eater features an amazing premise, an immersive world and a brave heroine drawn into a courtly intrigue.
Review: Tennis Lessons by Susannah Dickey
Tennis Lessons is funny, relateable and comforting.
Blog tour: The Secret of Creek Cottage by Tina M Edwards
The Secret of Creek Cottage is a tense, atmospheric and fascinating ghost story.
Blog tour: The Collector by John Maher
The Collector is a tense and fascinating crime novel with a well-rounded main character.
What I read in June 2020
In which I do battle with Doris Lessing
Review: Mostly Dead Things by Kristen Arnett
Mostly Dead Things is a tender, visceral and darkly humorous story of a family's recovery from grief.