~ What’s On Your Bookshelf – April 2026 ~

Time for this great challenge, one where you can share what you have read or gather ideas for your next book. It is hosted by Debbie @ Deb’s World and others. I have read some excellent books in the last couple of months and have been meaning to share for a while, so here goes. The last one I read first.

Natalie lives a traditional lifestyle – and has the social media accounts to prove it. Her charming farmhouse on her working ranch is artfully cluttered, her husband is a handsome cowboy, her homemade sourdough boules are each more beautiful than the last. So what if there are nannies and producers and industrial-grade ovens behind the scenes? What Natalie’s followers don’t know won’t hurt them.

Then, one morning, Natalie wakes up in a strange, horrible version of reality. Her home, her husband, her children—they’re all familiar, but something’s off. Is this a hoax? A reality show? A test from God? One thing Natalie does know is that it’ll make one hell of an Instagram post…Goodreads

“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” — Buddha

This was an excellent debut and so well written. It covers so many topics. I didn’t see the end coming and it had me guessing. There were many mixed reviews, you either love it or hate it. I loved it, even though Natalie is inherently unlikeable! She would have done well to follow Buddha’s advice.

The latest anti-hero from David Baldacci, Walter Nash – from scrawn to brawn. I loved both of these and luckily there wasn’t too much of a wait before the second one was out. The first one Nash Falls left a real cliffhanger. I do like a book that lets you escape into it. I hope to see more of Walter Nash in the future.

“The quietest revenge is to not give you the satisfaction of seeing my anger.” 

At last I found a new author. Two cosy crime capers featuring Lewis and Audrey and a host of others.

10 Marchfield Square can be confusing as we get to know all the residents in Marchfield Square. I loved how Lewis and Audrey worked together and each brought something different into their lives.

Murder Like Clockwork sees Lewis and Audrey working together again after Audrey finds a dead body in one of the apartments where she cleans. Trouble is no-one will believe her as it has disappeared 20 minutes later. All except Lewis who is thrilled to be investigating another murder again.

“The impossible could not have happened, therefore the impossible must be possible in spite of appearances” – Agatha Christie

I enjoyed both of these novels and will be looking forward to a third in the series.

“Happy Reading Everyone”