An Agatha Christie double. 1st, a group of strangers are invited to a remote island. As one and then two of them are killed, the rest begin to fear for their own lives . 2nd the Poirot classic; when a passenger is murdered, everyone seems to have both motive and alibi. #books #booksky

Been a while since I shared what I’ve read. As usual, hope they give you some ideas for your own TBR list. First up, a beautifully written collection of poems and short stories. A creative collection of original fairy tales that had me hooked from the first page. #books #booksky

First book in a new series, and a tale of samurai, gods and revenge. Set years after an unsuccessful rebellion, it focuses on the children of the chief rebel and a servant girl found with the son. As war becomes inevitable they are drawn into following their father’s footsteps. #books #booksky

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An interesting tale of obsession and loneliness. Eriko is struggling to make meaningful connections to those around her when she latches on to the social media account of Hallie B. Recognising the areas mentioned in her posts, Eriko decides to go and meet Hallie and befriend her. #books #booksky

A beautifully crafted story exploring death, tragedy, and mourning. We follow Kyungha as she travels to the home of her sick friend, Inseon. In the middle of an enormous snow storm, she learns of the Jeju massacre, as experienced by Inseon’s family. #books #booksky

First up, stories of the flawed detective Kurt Wallander. Faceless Killers sees a double murder lead to a wave of xenophobia, while The Dogs of Riga explores the paranoia present as Latvia emerges from under the cloak of the Soviet Union. #books #booksky

This is an astonishing novel. To deliver such a compelling story from such an abstract idea is incredible. A must read. It centres around a division within the Organisation which investigates phenomena that cause people to forget. Some are benign, some not so much. #books #booksy

Latest reads started with a history of the World Cup and its interwoven history with (mainly right wing) politics. It’s a fascinating read, charting the big moments, the famous - and infamous - players, and how it grew into the commercial behemoth it is today. #books #booksky

The third in the Pleiti and Mossa series - a collection of Holmesian mysteries based on Jupiter. This is my favourite so far. The stakes seem relatively low to begin with but quickly step up, while the challenges faced by the lead couple also add another dimension to each of them. #books #booksky

Latest books on my video game-based reads, first with a history of JRPGs. It’s an interesting run through their rise, to the late 90s/early 2000s peak and how they have evolved and influenced gaming to date. Also a great nostalgia trip for those who grew up playing them. #books #booksky

The third in a series. Fern, a timid bookstore owner, suffers something of an existential crisis and stows away with a legendary hero and her bounty, falling into a world of adventure. Wider in scope than prior instalments, but more intimate in its story, it’s an enjoyable read. #books #booksky

A fun, frolicking fantasy featuring time travel, magic and undead assassins. Only my second P. Djeli Clark book (after Ring Shout) but I highly recommend both and will be adding more to the TBR list. #books #boosky

Been a while since I’ve shared what I’ve read so there’s a few. Hopefully it gives you some ideas! Recommendations also welcome. First up the latest Thursday Murder Club book. Like the others, it’s a fun jaunt with a now established set of characters. #books #booksky

A couple of older stories next. The first is new to me but is a classic of the SF genre. Written when the moon landing had everyone expecting to be colonising new worlds within a century or two; elements feel of its time but the mystery of Rama remains engaging throughout. #books #booksky

The Factory new starters at the titular workplace, and the strange practices and fauna within. It’s a strange, hallucinatory work that meanders through its tale. Despite, or because of, this it’s an interesting read that keeps you hooked. #books #booksky

Set in a London that has been largely deserted after a mini ice age, where much of the population now experiences migraines that they are able to record and share via neural implants. It’s a beautifully written journey that touches on romance, populism and social media. #books #booksky

When a body is found buried in the cafe grounds, the missing owners instantly fall under suspicion but little is as it seems. This contains less Kosuke Kindaichi than prior novels and I did miss his chaotic energy. But there are enough twists and turns to keep it entertaining. #books #booksky

Another strong offering from RF Kuang, this follows two students studying magic as they travel to Hell to bring back their professor’s soul. The story draws on myth, classical literature and philosophy, as they face their experiences of love and admiration-both healthy and otherwise. #books #booksky

Book 2 of the Echo Archives series sees Kembral and Rika again traversing the echoes of their own reality to try and save their friends from a deadly curse. I loved the 1st in this series and this was a worthy follow-up. Fast-paced and high stakes, bound by the central relationship. #books #booksky

A story about the return of ‘gods’ to a post-apocalyptic Earth, we follow Amri of the Rabbit clan as she helps one of the gods on his mission of revenge against his peers. It explores the ultimate path of the trend of transhumanism and those that are left behind. Great read. #books #booksky

Time loop murder mystery from the 90’s, this follows a high school with an unusual condition - occasionally he will relive a day nine times. When his grandfather is murdered on such a day, he resolves to prevent this happening. Intriguing and unusual, it’s an entertaining read. #books #booksky

Magda, an author and member of a small but secret society that collects magical items, is sent on an errand to collect the latest when events quickly spiral out of control. The story accelerates quickly but remains tight and well-written, centred round a small but strong cast. #books #booksky

Set in a world consisting of a labyrinth filled with statues and beset by ocean tides, it’s a dreamlike story that follows a single inhabitant, Piranesi, as he discovers clues to his past. Weaving the fantastical with more earthly human motives, it’s a fantastic story. #books #booksky

Excellent take on the dirty dozen/suicide squad theme, The Devils sees an empress-to-be escorted across an alternative Europe by a group including a vampire, and elf and a magician. Violent, but with rich seam of humour running through, I’ll be looking for more Joe Abercrombie books. #books #booksky

Books 2 and 3 of the trilogy. They continue the tale of Rin, an orphan from a near-extinct race who is able to summon the fires of her god. Set in a fictional land based on China, these see growing influence from the European-influenced west. Dark and gripping books, worth a read. #books #booksky💙📚

Few more books I’ve read recently. Hopefully one or more jumps out at you/gives you some inspiration. First up is a charming collection of intertwined tales, centred around a taxi driver in Tokyo. Similar in style to Murakami, though without his occasional surrealism. #books #booksky💙📚

A quasi-sequel to The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet, this is more intimate in scale, focusing on Pepper and the former Wayfarer AI, Lovelace. Alternating between the past and present, it’s ultimately a journey of self discovery and friendship. #books #booksky💙📚

Done some lighter reading, starting with this Holmesian murder mystery. It’s cozy and charming, centring around a pair of old college friends. Their familiarity and sense of shared history is tangible, benefitting from a shared footing with the investigation. #books #booksky💙📚