Happy Sunday and welcome to another weekly update where I share a little about what’s happened to me this week and the books I’ve reviewed.
I reviewed three books this week, two of which I really enjoyed. First up was The Winter Guest by W. C. Ryan. Set in Northern Ireland at the end of World War I and the start of The Troubles, this was a clever mix of old fashioned who dunit, ghost story, and history lesson. I really enjoyed, though I feel like I should have read it at Halloween.
Next up was Girl A by Abigail Dean, which I didn’t initially want to read because I’d read too much about it last year. I am glad I did though because, despite the dark subject matter, this was a really great read and an amazing debut.
Unfortunately, my final book of the week wasn’t as big a hit for me. The Birthday Party by Wendy Dranfield had a good story at its core but was bogged down by sub-plots and the need to take one too many leaps of faith.
I also shared a list of new to me authors from last year, who I hope to read more of this year (plus one I probably won’t).
Life wise, we went for a very windy walk and marked off another small bit of the Cleveland Way, which we started to walk during lockdown. It was also a short walk as we went the wrong way!
With Storm Malik meaning a risk of 80 mph gusts, I think we’ll skip our walk this week and stay in and bake instead. And that’s it for this week. How has your week – reading and otherwise?
Emma x
Joining in with the Sunday Post and Kimberly, the Caffeinated Book Reviewer
One Readers Thoughts 
Too bad you’ll have to skip your walk because it seems that the countryside is beautiful!
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It is.I feel very lucky to live where I live.
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Two out of three isn’t bad but I hope the odds are more in your favour this week.
Wishing you a great reading week
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No, and I think I am getting to the point where I am not willing to give crime fiction as much of a pass as I once did. There is so much good writing out there.
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That was an awesome walk!
Enjoy your books. I am curious about Bloodline.
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It really was, if a bit cold!
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wow, cool place to walk!
BUT reading and baking is fun too, lol. Have a great week
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I love the look of The Winter Guest – and what a beautiful cover! Your walk was fabulous – what stupendous views! Though it certainly isn’t the place to be if it’s blowing a hoolie! I think you’ll enjoy The Keeper of Lost Things, Emma – it is an unusual book that has stayed with me. Have a lovely week and here’s hoping the weather improves for another walk:).
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It is a gorgeous cover isn’t it? It’s why I picked it!
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