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My top reads of 2019


Here are my top reads of the year, The ones that have touched me, the memorable ones, the exceptional ones. They are only in the order in which I read them. All the full reviews are on the blog.

For more reviews please see my blog http://nickibookblog.blogspot.co.uk/

or follow me on Twitter@nickisbookblog


1. The Reach of Shadows- Tony J Forder- Crime DI Bliss (who I love) at his best. A cleverley thought out plot and a brilliant, brilliant read which I highly recommend.
https://nickibookblog.blogspot.com/search?q=the+reach+of+shadows


2. Did I mention I won the Lottery- Julia Butterfield-Contemporary Fiction
A good plot, a story to keep me engaged, an ending that fits and that something extra
that makes the book memorable.



3. My Mother the Psychopath- Olivia Rayne Biography /Crime/ abuse A brave book, an interesting read. One many peopleshould read to
know about others. Not every mother is loving. A brave woman.
https://nickibookblog.blogspot.com/search?q=My+mother+the+psychopath


Jog On: How Running Saved My Life






4. Jog On- Bella Mackie- Running/divorce/athletics- For anyone who thinks they have a little more than “ a little of the blues”
and for any runner this is a very interesting read.
A brave book and a brilliant one 5**

https://nickibookblog.blogspot.com/search?q=Jog+on


5. DearDaughter of a Narcissitic Mother- Danu Morrigan-Self Help
The book that changed my life. I can't say enough about this,.I truly wish I had read
this many many years ago. Inspirational
https://nickibookblog.blogspot.com/search?q=Dear+Daughter


6. Deaths Dark Veil (now retitled The Secrets of Tenley House)- Patrica Dixon-Psychological Thriller

 Deceptively dark with a creeping sense of menace, this is the tale of two young women drawn together by circumstance and heartbreak. One stunning read. 
https://nickibookblog.blogspot.com/search?q=death+dark+veil



                    7.  One Minute Later Susan Lewis   Contemporary Fiction                 Prepare for a beautiful, emotional, wonderful read that will leave you in a different
place from where you began. This moved me beyond words
https://nickibookblog.blogspot.com/search?q=one+minute+later+Susan







8. Whatever Happened to Betsy Blake- David M Lyons-Psychological Thriller
Wow! Sit back and prepare for the ride!Clever, brilliant, gripping.
https://nickibookblog.blogspot.com/search?q=Whatever+happened
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9. The Murder Mile Lesley McEvoy-crime/police psychological/procedural
One of the most interesting reads I have had for a long time.A truly stunning read.
https://nickibookblog.blogspot.com/search?q=The+Murder+mile+lesley







10. Rosie & Ruby- Patricia Dixon-Women's Fiction
(previously published as Three Mothers)  A book with a message.Most of all- a book of hope.
There is light at the end of the tunnel. One of the most beautiful stories
https://nickibookblog.blogspot.com/2018/11/three-mothers-patricia-dixon-womens.html
I have ever read. 10*if I could.

4278484311. Bonnie & Stan- Anna Stuart- Contemporary Love story
One real treasure of a read. I loved this and shall remember





12. The Death of Jessica Ripley- Andrew Barrett -Crime/CSI
One stunning plot, one brilliant read, and a read with a message Love Eddie!
https://nickibookblog.blogspot.com/search?q=The+death+of+jessica






13. Five Steps to Happy- Ella Dove-Literary Fiction A brave, wonderful, uplifting read. One life- live it
https://nickibookblog.blogspot.com/search?q=Five+steps+to+happy
Five Steps to Happy: An uplifting novel based on a true story

14. The Woman at Number 19- J.A Baker-Psychological thriller.My emotions rolled from highs to
lows with this. Stunning doesn’t do it justice.
https://nickibookblog.blogspot.com/search?q=the+woman+at+number


15. The Escape- Magan Goldin-
Psychological Thriller- couldn’t help but keep turning the pages, the tension was brilliantly written
and characters that you either like or loathed. Oh what a clever plot- love it! It didn't dawn on
me at all… I won't spoil anything. Brilliant!https://nickibookblog.blogspot.com/search?q=The+Escape+room

16. The Girl He Used to Know- T. Garvis-Graves-Humerous fiction
“Women are like tea bags- you don’t know how strong they are until they are in hot
water” (Eleanor Roosevelt).Oh my. I had a lump in my throat and on the edge of tears.
If there is one book to read about hope and determination then this is it
https://nickibookblog.blogspot.com/search?q=The+girl+he+used+to+know
The Girl He Used to Know: The most surprising and unexpected romance of 2019 from the bestselling author
17. Escape the Giddywell Grange- Kim Nash-Romcom/dogcare
A wonderful plot, brilliant characters  and a little humour and romance make this a
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18. The Suicide Pact- David M Lyons-Psycholigcal thriller
Oh! Be still my beating heart- the ending. Boy- I didn’t see that coming. A stunningly clever, very
well thought out plot, wonderful characters and a book to remember for a long
19. Cilka's Journey- Historical Fiction I can't recommend this highly enough.
One to stay with me for ever. A moving, thought
provoking story of  a woman against all odds.
https://nickibookblog.blogspot.com/search?q=cilkas+journey
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20. The Other Daughter- Shalini Boland-psychological thriller-A brilliant plot line that keeps you on the edge of your seat
This one however was slightly different- there was that moment when I read a couple of
sentences and sat there with my mouth wide open (thank heavens I wasn’t in a public
place!) I won’t spoil anything but OMG!!! How clever- wow! Wow, wow wow!
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21. Destiny- Patricia Dixon- Womens fiction

A wonderful,  beautiful story. This book has taken me through several emotions and left

me with a light and hope. A truly moving read.
https://nickibookblog.blogspot.com/search?q=destiny+patricia%3B


22. The Lies We Hide- S.E Lynes
  Literary Fiction/thriller-Not what I was expecting at all - in a good way if that makes sense.
Well researched and written from the heart. An extraordinary  book- this has
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For more reviews please see my blog http://nickibookblog.blogspot.co.uk/

or follow me on Twitter@nickisbookblog


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