I enjoyed Frances Quinn’s debut novel The Smallest Man, and so I was excited to see she had written a new book.
That Bonesetter Woman, published in 2022, instantly grabbed my attention. I absolutely loved the premise – a strong, independent woman living in 18th century London? Sign me up! I love historical fiction, particularly when there’s a main character I can really get behind.
Dear Mrs Bird is the debut novel by AJ Pearce, published in 2018 . It was shortlisted for Debut of the Year at the 2019 British Book Awards and was also a Richard & Judy Book Club pick.
Have you ever bought a book and then felt scared to read it in case it’s not as good as you hoped it would be? That’s how I felt about Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.
The Smallest Man was the debut novel released by Frances Quinn in 2021. I love historical fiction and I was intrigued by the premise of this one. I knew it was loosely based on the story of Jeffrey Hudson, also known as ‘The Queen’s Dwarf. He was bought as a gift for Queen Henrietta Maria, the young French wife of Charles I and went on to become her confidante, advisor and friend.
All About Evie is the latest book by Matson Taylor. It’s a sequel to The Miseducation of Evie Epworth which was a Richard and Judy book club pick.
The Wolf Den is the first book in a trilogy set in Ancient Pompeii.
Written by Elodie Harper, The Wolf Den was a Waterstones book of the month and was shortlisted for Pageturner of the Year at the British Book Awards.
The Dance Tree is the second adult novel by Kiran Millwood Hargrave, published in 2022 by Pan Macmillan.
Kiran Millwood Hargrave is the bestselling author of The Mercies which was listed as one of 100 Notable Books in 2020 by New York Times.
The Dictionary of Lost Words is the latest novel by Pip Williams, released in April 2021. As a lover of words, I was instantly intrigued by the premise, especially the emphasis on women and their stories.
After previously writing books aimed at children and young adults, The Mercies was the debut adult novel by bestselling author Kiran Millwood Hargrave. The book was published in 2020 and debuted as The Times number 1 bestseller.
Once Upon A River is the latest novel by Diane Setterfield, released in 2018. Setterfield is also the author of The Thirteenth Tale, which was a huge success.
I’ve no idea what took me so long to read this book as it promised to have everything I love from a good story – mystery, intrigue and a little bit of magic.