Books we've enjoyed in the last month!
By The Wonky Tree Bookshop
Books we've enjoyed in the last month!
By The Wonky Tree Bookshop
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James Holland
£9.99 £9.49This book is a must for those who want to know what it was like for families around the outbreak of WWII. James Holland really does know his stuff, as a noted historian and author this book brings together the events of the first year of the war with the human story of those at the front and those who kept Britain going. It is engaging, immersive, dramatic and poignant. Alan
The Hidden Hand
Stella Rimington
£20.00 £19.00A great read, this book has twists and turns, is full of character and has a sense of realism that one should expect from the former head of MI5. A real page-turner. Alan
The Wager
David Grann
£10.99 £10.44This is an extraordinary true tale of courage, tenacity and the very real problem of trying to maintain military order in a non military scenario. This book shows that real life can be far stranger and challenging than any imagined story. Well researched and written - it is gripping. Alan
Beautiful Ugly
ALICE FEENEY
£16.99 £16.14Oh my word! I devoured this gripping novel in a day! If you like dark thrillers with some breathtaking twists then I urge you to give this book a try. I couldn't put it down! Claire
The Snow Child: The Million-Copy International Bestseller
Eowyn Ivey
£10.99 £10.44This has been on my TBR pile for a while and I took the advantage of the recent snow to immerse myself in the snowy wilderness and beauty of Alaska. A charming magical read, full of heartbreak and hope. Ivey's writing is beautifully atmospheric and takes its inspiration from a Russian fairy tale. If you haven't read it, I urge you to give it a try - not sure why I waited so long really! Claire
Holmes and Moriarty: The new official Sherlock Holmes novel
Gareth Rubin
£18.99 £18.04I'll admit straight out that I am a fan of Sherlock Holmes stories, but not always of authors continuing stories of another writer's creation. However, this was a book equal to that of ACD - a brilliant and well worked story, with alternating narratives from Watson and Moran (Moriarty's sidekick). With an epic backdrop, this thriller mystery is a fabulous read. Quite the three pipe problem. Alan
Frank and Red: The 'warm-hearted, weepy, riotously funny, feel-good' story of an unlikely friendship.
Matt Coyne
£9.99 £9.49This is an absolute hug of a book! Such a moving story, with wonderfully observed characters that you can't help but love. It made me laugh and cry. Warm hearted, uplifting and full of hope - what's not to like? Claire
We Solve Murders
Richard Osman
£22.00 £20.90I wasn't disappointed in this new series! A fab father and daughter in law team, great suspense, adventure, thrills and spills, all wrapped up in Richard Osman's warmth and wit. If cosy crime is your thing, why not give it a try? Claire
Once a Monster
Robert Dinsdale
£9.99 £9.49The myth of the Minotaur becomes a saga over many centuries as a dark, mysterious past mingles with innocent hope for the future. A story of redemption against all the odds - this vividly drawn novel is engrossing. Alan
Maude Horton's Glorious Revenge
Lizzie Pook
£9.99 £9.49Thriller, adventure and mystery books all in one. This is a great tale that stretches from London to the Arctic and back again. An exciting and daring adventure turns dark with the treachery of those at the highest levels. A riveting read! Alan and Claire