I normally post my book of the month at the beginning of each month, but unfortunately I’m a bit late with this post, but as the old saying goes “better late than never”. I hope you are all keeping safe and well, along with your family, loved ones and friends.
The reason I haven’t been around for a while is I have been really worried about Mr book review café aka Andy, he got tested through work for the Corona virus and unfortunately the test came back positive, so as you can imagine first came the shock and then the worry! He’s doing fine and due to be retested later this week, but the most worrying thing about it all is that this virus is the silent killer, my husband has had no symptoms apart from a loss of sense of taste and smell, no cough, no temp so he had no idea he had it, so it doesn’t take much imagination to see how easily it’s spread.
As usual I’m digressing here, and now to the point of this post, my book of the month for March 2020. I read some cracking books in March, but if I’m honest the book I’ve chosen was always going to be a contender for my book of the month, and it’s already one of my top reads of the year so far.
How do I choose my book of the month?
I choose a book I feel is particularly outstanding, a book that covers every aspect of what I look for in a read, an original plot, great characters and a storyline that draws me in from the first page and keeps me in its grips until I reach the very last page. So without further ado here’s my book of the month for March….
The Memory Wood by Sam Llyod
I expected The Memory Wood to be a disturbing read, after all the plot is based on a child’s abduction, what I wasn’t expecting was a read that was harrowing, and ultimately heartbreaking, I must admit I finished this book with a lump the size of a golf ball in my throat. Sam Lloyd has written a book that’s compelling, and one of the most original books I’ve read in a long time. Highly recommended. You can read my full review here….The Memory Wood by Sam Lloyd
Highly recommended
You can read my full reviews here…….
Killing Pretties by Rob Ashman #BookReview @RobAshmanAuthor @BOTBSPublicity #BlogTour
Mr Nice by John Nicholl #Review @nicholl06 #MrNice
Books I’m hoping to read this month
God knows! I’m really struggling to concentrate at the moment, so I really could be reading anything or nothing! But here’s some of the potential books that I hope to read this month.
Wow very scary indeed, sending hugs to you and best wishes xx
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Thanks Yvonne x
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Thinking of you and your husband and fingers crossed the next test comes back all clear. Xx
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Thanks Marnie x
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That’s really scary! I hope next test comes negative. Take care xx
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Thank you x
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I’m not at all surprised you weren’t able to concentrate on anything else. Continued positive vibes to both of you! ❤️
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Thanks Eva x
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Oh goodness, that is scary. Sending positive thoughts and best wishes 💖x
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Thanks Cathy x
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Sending you all the positive vibes. I hope Andy’s second test is negative, and that this damn virus leaves him alone. xxx
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Thanks Meggy, we have everything crossed x
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Oh wow, I really hope he’s ok and the second test comes back negative xx
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Thanks Claire x
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I was just looking at the memory wood! I think you’ve convinced me.
I recently read and loved – we begin at the end.
Happy reading!
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Thanks Jules I’ve read so many fabulous reviews for we Begin At The End x
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Oh my goodness, it really is quite scary! May he continue to recover and test negative.
As for your books I am also really looking forward to reading Fifty Fifty this month!
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Thanks Tina x
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Sending positive vibes and have crossed fingers for the second test xx
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Thanks Sheila x
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Thinking of you and Mr Book Review Cafe, fingers crossed on the next test xx
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Thanks Zoë x
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Mr book review café is touched by all your comments and says ‘thank you’, he’s being retested today so we have everything crossed x
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Oh my goodness Lorraine! Is there any news at this time? Hope you are both well! And I hope you will be able to focus on those books you have lined up, there are some corkers there 😊
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Hi Kelly, yes Mr book review café has had a second test and it shows that he has built up antibodies to the virus, but they aren’t able to say that he won’t get it again as not enough is known about the virus. X
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Scary! I hope you both remain healthy xx
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