Farewell, summer reading! Somehow August is over and with it, my summer reads. I’m definitely drawn to thrillers and mysteries through the warmer months, maybe it’s the ease of reading combined with the adrenaline rush that makes them perfect for escapism – whether on holiday or not. I even had a non-fiction read in the mix this month – let’s take a look at my August reads…
My August Book Reviews:
(Click on book title for my full review.)
/ Now You See Them by Elly Griffiths
/ Reach for the Stars: 1996-2006: Fame, Fallout and Pop’s Final Party by Michael Cragg
/ The Good Liars by Anita Frank
/ A Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena
/ The List by Yomi Adegoke
/ The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith
Now You See Them is the fifth book in the Brighton mysteries series. Set in the 1960s, it’s a great instalment in the series and I highly recommend reading if you love cosy murder mysteries with a nostalgic edge. Speaking of, The Good Liars could also be described like that. Set post World War I, it centres around a family with a lot of secrets.
Not cosy but a thriller of the psychological kind, The Talented Mr. Ripley has been on my TBR list for a while and I’m so glad to be ticking more of these classic reads off my list.
Then for a thriller in the modern day, A Stranger in the House has all of Shari Lapena’s trademark fast pace, reveals and tight plot. My only non-thriller/mystery was The List. A contemporary novel with a fascinating theme. It looks at sexual abuse in the media industry and how it can destroy so many lives. Despite its theme, it isn’t a heavy read due to its conversational tone.
My non-fiction read this month was the AMAZING Reach for the Stars. It’s perhaps niche – all about the rise and fall of pop music at its peak and if you happened to grow up in this era (as I did) and love pop music (as I did) you will also think this is a brilliant delve into an important cultural moment.
Until next month, happy reading!
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