Every year on 6 September, Australia celebrates National Read a Book Day. This annual reading awareness day encourages us to take a break and get reading. Take the opportunity to curl up in a cozy corner on a favourite reading chair, on the couch, or with family and friends.
Whether you’re rediscovering old favourites or delving into the latest bestseller, National Read a Book Day is the perfect excuse to sit back, relax, and get lost in a book.
What I’m Reading Today
I usually have a few books on the go at once. At the moment, I’m making my way through three books. One is a novel on Kindle, there is an audiobook, and a text book.
Queenie’s Castle by Lena Kennedy – Kindle
Just one cruel twist of fate will bring his world crashing down .Perfect for fans of East Enders. Falling asleep on the bus after a hard day’s work, Joe finds himself stranded in the East End, disorientated in the heavy fog and innocently embroiled in a violent encounter. The incident ends in murder and Joe is accused – of the real villains there remains not a trace. But his memory of that fateful night, and a clue to the identity of the murderers, helps him through his time in prison and fuels his desire to uncover the truth. His quest leads him back to the East End and to the Ship and Castle pub, run by the mysterious and formidable Queenie. Goodreads
The Last Guest House by Caroline Mitchell – Audiobook
No smoking in the rooms.No loud music.No phonesNo leaving your room after 9pmDI Alex McKenna is meant to be resting following her last case, so she lets her boyfriend to take her to the Isle of Skye for the weekend. But what’s meant to be a getaway to see the aurora borealis soon turns into a nightmare when they discover that their hotel has double booked.In desperation, they check into the only hotel with rooms available nearby – The Loch House. But from the moment they step foot in the guest house Alex knows something is very wrong.And as snow starts to fall, and night closes in, she begins to wonder if they will ever leave here alive…
The absolutely gripping, action-packed new thrilled from bestselling author Caroline Mitchell. Perfect for fans of The Sanatorium and The Hunting Party. – Goodreads