~ What’s On Your Bookshelf – July 2023 ~

“Books are the plane, and the train, and the road. They are the destination, and the journey. They are home.” ~ Anna Quindlen

I’m way behind with my bookshelf challenge and so this is a collection of my favourite books over the last few months.

In a Thousand Different Ways
In a Thousand Different Ways

This book gripped me from the first page, beautifully written. About Alice, who knows what people are thinking and feeling just from the colours that surround them. Keeping to herself as she suffers from all these different emotions pouring from them. A 5/5 from me.

The Good Sister - Sally Hepworth
The Good Sister

Twin sisters Fern and Rose have a very close relationship, Rose looks out for Fern all the time. Fern struggles with daily life and lives to a very strict schedule as any disruption can send her into spirals. Lots of twists and turns, a page turner. 4/5

The Bandit Queens - Parini Shroff
The Bandit Queens

I loved this book. A bit of a black comedy in some ways. So many funny one-liners. There is domestic abuse and inter-racial elements so may not suit everyone. It’s all about friendship though and how women band together and start to stand up for themselves. The Bandit Queen herself is a true story but it’s not about her, but about Geeta who takes inspiration from her. 5/5

Billy Summers - Stephen King
Billy Summers

Saving the best till last. Don’t be put off by the author, this is not a horror story. Billy Summers is a gun for hire, but only for truly bad people. It’s about his attempt to give up his life of crime and the people he meets along the way. A love story, but not a romance. About new friendships and old. Quite sad when this book ended. I hope he writes more like this. 5/5

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This challenge is hosted by Deb, Sue, Jo and Donna. Thanks to these ladies for finding new books for us avid readers.

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Author: Alison

Hi A nanny of two and a mum of two adult children, mum to two fur babies and wife of one. I love to travel and up until recently travelled the world, now exploring Western Australia! I play bridge, board games, read dance and blog in my spare time.

30 thoughts on “~ What’s On Your Bookshelf – July 2023 ~”

  1. That’s the thing with books. You’re really gripped by a good one, and then it’s finished. I hate that! You never know if the next one you pick up will be as good. But there’s nothing quite like losing yourself in a book. I do it most afternoons.

    1. Same here Jo, I have this thing about reading a new book! Sometimes with the samples I don’t give them a chance, I don’t believe in finishing a book if I don’t like it

    1. Thanks Marion, yes it was such an apt quote after finishing the last book, was so ready for this book to carry on 😊

  5. In a thousand different ways sounds as though it should be on my TBR pile. I love that quote by Jane Austen too.

  6. I’m off to look for In a thousand different ways now Ali! I’ve enjoyed all the Sally Hepworth’s books I’ve read and don’t mind a Stephen King every now and again. Great to have you join us.

    Thanks for joining us for WOYBS, the linkup is open so feel free to add your post via the link in any of our posts

    1. Thanks Debbie, I was ultra early with this post so will get to that later. I think you will enjoy it, it was one of those books that I loved from the first page

  7. I really enjoyed The Good Sister. I’ve read lots of Stephen King books, but not that one. It sounds very interesting.

  8. Thanks for your recommendations. I read the Steven King book. It was the first one of his books I have read in years and really enjoyed it.

    1. That’s good to hear, it’s my best book of the year so far, although I don’t think I’ll read the horror stories 😭

  9. Hi Alison, so glad you could make it to our What’s On Your Bookshelf? link up. In a thousand ways sounds very interesting so I’m adding that to my list. I also agree with Jane Austen’s quote. There are some books that you just don’t want to end. Happy reading and see you next month. x

  10. I’m looking for a nice thriller right now! The Good Sister seems like a nice read! I’m adding it to my TBR! Great recommendation!

  11. Hi, Alli – Not only do I love the books that you shared here, I also love the quotes. I 100% agree that if a book is exquisitely written it is always too short. (And if it is poorly written it is always too long)! Thank you so much for joining us. I greatly appreciate it.

  12. I love both of those quotes so much! I often don’t read much in the summer but have managed a few. Bernie

  13. Hey Alison, is Bill Summers okay for a 13/14-year old? Any intimate scenes? You mentioned that it’s also a love story? My son is into Agatha Christie and he last asked that school holiday if there are others which are set in a more modern time. Thank you.

    1. Thanks for your comments. There is a bit where he rescues a girl whose been raped but not details
      Then a scene where he gets revenge
      I would say Harlan Coban would be better, the Myron Bolitair ones or the ones with his nephew who is a teenager

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