Monthly Wrap Up - February 2024

Hello friend! February saw us immersing ourselves in some truly captivating, heart-rending, thought-provoking and unforgettable tales…. read on to find out what we Readalong-ed this past month!

UK Highlights of The Month

Ellen Lark is on the verge of marriage when she and her fiancé receive an unexpected visit from Alexander Graham Bell. Ellen knows immediately what Bell really wants from her. Ellen is deaf, and for a time was Bell's student in a technique called Visible Speech. *Join in here!*

What did our Readalongers think?

“This was a really interesting read, which you could tell had been well researched, and through it I learnt about a period of history I knew very little about prior to this”

“Fascinating historical insight into communication methods in the deaf community and one woman's fight for free expression.”

“As a fellow hard of hearing person I loved reading this book and seeing another perspective”

@what.gem.reads @just.reiding @abookworkorange @reds_reading

This is the story of a broken family, what they see and what they cannot say laid bare in their overlapping perspectives. It is a tale of life in the cracks, because in the space for acceptance, of passing and of laying to rest, the possibilities of new energy, light and love, are seeded. Jo *in in here!*

What did our Readalongers think?

“A read you will devour.”

“A utterly heartbreaking story of discovery.”

“A masterpiece! Beautifully written, a brilliant debut novel.”

@readwithcatriona @readingwith_mm @laurajadeslibrary @lousnewchapter

Global Highlights of The Month - NZ

*A totally addictive and heartbreaking novel about the strength of family ties and never giving up on true love.* *Join in here!*

What did our Readalongers think?

“The past and present timelines are woven together so seamlessly you feel like you’re right there with the characters at every step. A wonderful reading experience.”

“A beautiful, romantic, and emotional read for lovers of dual timeline historical fiction.”

“The Royal Daughter is an epic love story that takes you from Greece to London, and back again, through music and a buried box.”

@bookedbylisa @ fortheloveof.fiction @_hayleys_library_ @tammys_timeout

Global Highlights of The Month - USA

*A stranger has infiltrated your family…and now he’s taking over.* *Join in here!*

What did our Readalongers think?

“My first John Marrs knocked my socks off. An incredibly twisty thriller!”

“I’d recommend this to any bookstagrammer! I just feel that you cannot go wrong with John Marrs, his writing is so clever and you will not be disappointed!”

“Twists and turns aplenty in this psychological thriller, with an ending that left me agog!”