Lotte's Shelves

  THE MIDNIGHT HOUR BY ELLY GRIFFITHS 12/1/23 It wasn't until the end of this book that I realised it was the 6th in a series however I think it's the characters that are consistent in the series; I found that I didn't feel like I was missing something having not read the others. That being said, after reading this one, I will definitely go back and read the rest! It was a bit confusing as a lot of the character's lives overlap (with marriage and stuff) so I really had to pay full attention. That being said, I still think it was a fast paced book with lots of interesting twists and turns. Needless to say, I didn't figure out who the murderer was! I liked the era that this story was set in too, there's something about period writing that seems to grab my attention more that something based in the modern day. Historical fiction is my absolute favourite so throw in a murder or two and we're golden! Happy reading! Lotte :) xxx

  CAN'T WAIT TO READ IN 2023! 12/1/23 Hello! Last year was definitely a success for my bookshelves and I. I read a total of 35 books, a lot in the crime/ mystery genre. I think my top 3 from last year were: Loveless by Alice Oseman Two Can Keep A Secret by Karen M. McManus The Bridgerton Series by Julia Quinn (that may have been about 9 books but they were all wonderful) I've also realised I tend to enjoy books when I'm reading in the right environment. Sitting in my bed is great but I enjoyed that more when it was on a break at work and I had about 2 hours solid reading time. The best place to read for me in on a train journey, hands down. But each to their own I guess. So my aim for this year is to read more than last year which should be doable. It may help me save money if I stay in and read rather than going out (which is my main aim for the year!) If you have any recommendations for books to read or new ones being released this year, please let me know! Happy reading!

KAREN M. MCMANUS COLLECTION 29/12/22 Over the last month I read 5 books by Karen M McManus (including the sequel to a book I read in 2021) so I thought I would just do one big review. It may go without saying here, but I think I may have a new favourite author! I read "One Of Us Is Next", "Two Can Keep A Secret", "The Cousins", "You'll Be The Death Of Me" and "Nothing More To Tell". They were all very different but Karen's vivid story telling is consistent throughout. I loved "One Of Us Is Next" as it brought back characters from the first book and introduced new ones; I liked the familiarity. "Two Can Keep A Secret" may have been my favourite of the 5 I read. It was kind of 2 mysteries in one and with old secrets cropping up occasionally, it really kept me on my toes. "The Cousins" was very good, one thing I love about Karen's books is the chapters are separated by which character we're fol

  TOMORROW WILL BE A GOOD DAY BY CAPTAIN TOM MOORE 9/12/22 I don't know how else to describe this book other than "heartwarming". What an amazing man Captain Tom was. His story from early childhood to his 100th birthday was gripping honestly, with his war days being a centre part. I don't want to give too much away of course but I especially loved him talking about his passion for motorcycles, either riding them or fixing them. I also liked some of the more raw moments when he talks about deaths of loved ones and his marriages. He talks in such a positive way, about how things happen for a reason and whatnot. Captain Tom looked onto life is such a wise way it seems and to think about how much changed in his lifetime too, good and bad, it's a really inspiring read. Overall I just want to urge you to read this story.  Thank you and God bless Captain Tom Moore Happy reading! Lotte :) xxx