Death Comes to Pemberley by P.D. James is a historical mystery novel that serves as a sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
Set six years after the events of Austen’s classic, the story takes place at the Pemberley estate, where Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy are living a peaceful life. This tranquility is shattered when a murder occurs on the estate, involving familiar characters from the original novel.
A Dance with Dragons by George R.R. Martin is the fifth book in the A Song of Ice and Fire series.
This novel runs concurrently with the events of A Feast for Crows, but focuses on different characters and regions, bringing together multiple storylines and expanding the epic narrative.
Night Road by Kristin Hannah is a novel that revolves around Lexi Baill, who finds solace in a loving foster family after a turbulent childhood. Her bond with popular twins Mia and Zach is shattered by a tragic accident, testing their relationships and leading to a quest for forgiveness amidst devastating loss.
Baby Be Mine by Paige Toon is a contemporary romance novel that serves as a sequel to her book Johnny Be Good.
The Making of Us by Lisa Jewell is a novel that explores the lives of three strangers who discover they are half-siblings through the same sperm donor. As they navigate their newfound connections and confront their shared genetic past, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, forgiveness, and the bonds that define family.
The Near Witch is a standalone young adult novel by V.E. Schwab. It is a dark, atmospheric tale set in a small, isolated village where children begin to disappear, and a mysterious stranger arrives, reigniting old legends and fears about the witch who once lived nearby.
Daughters of Rome is the second book in the Empress of Rome series by Kate Quinn.
It follows the lives of four noblewomen in ancient Rome: Cornelia, Marcella, Lollia, and Diana. Each woman comes from a different background and faces unique challenges as they navigate the treacherous political and social dynamics of Rome during the reign of Emperor Augustus.
Happiness Economics by Shari Lapena is a thought-provoking novel that explores the intersecting lives of a poet and an economist as they grapple with their personal and professional pursuits of happiness, blending wit and insight to examine the complexities of fulfillment and success in the modern world.
When God Was a Rabbit was the 2011 debut novel by bestselling author Sarah Winman.
I’m extremely late to the party when it comes to this book. 12 years in fact! I wanted to read it after absolutely loving Sarah Winman’s latest novel, Still Life. Still Life was one of my favourite books last year.
The Song of Achilles was the debut novel by Madeline Miller, published in 2011. The book is a retelling of the Greek myth of Achilles and Patroclus, focusing on their deep bond and love against the backdrop of the Trojan War.