Good morning everyone and happy weekend! Today I thought I’d share 5 books that are on my TBR pile for September. Some of these have been on my list for ages so I can’t wait to finally read them.
The IT Girl by Ruth Ware
I’m a huge fan of this author so I had this book on pre-order as soon as I heard about it. I’ve been saving it for when I get a chance to read it quietly and now the kids are back at school I’ll finally get the chance!
Book Synopsis:
Everyone wanted her life
Someone wanted her dead
It was Hannah who found April’s body ten years ago.
It was Hannah who didn’t question what she saw that day.
Did her testimony put an innocent man in prison?
She needs to know the truth.
Even if it means questioning her own friends.
Even if it means putting her own life at risk.
Because if the killer wasn’t a stranger, it’s someone she knows…
My Other Husband by Dorothy Koomson
I’ve not read much from this author before but I’ve been hearing great things about this book so I can’t wait to read it soon. It’s actually going to be my next read as it’s a library book so I need to give it back soon.
Book Synopsis:
Someone’s trying to frame me for murder. But I can’t prove my innocence. Because then I’d have to confess about… my other husband.
Cleo Forsum is a bestselling novelist turned scriptwriter whose TV series, ‘The Baking Detective’ is a huge success. Writing is all she’s ever wanted to do, and baking and murder stories have proved a winning combination.
But now she has decided to walk away from it all – including divorcing her husband, Wallace – before her past secrets catch up with her.
As Cleo drafts the final ever episodes of the series, people she knows start getting hurt. And it’s soon clear that someone is trying to frame her for murder.
She thinks she knows why, but Cleo can’t tell the police or prove her innocence. Because then she’d have to confess about her other husband . . .
A series of terrifying murders. A set of complex lies.
And a woman with no way to clear her name.
Remarkably Bright Creatures By Shelby Van Pelt
I love the sound of this one, unusual books always appeal to me and what’s not to love about an octopus main character!
Book Synopsis:
After Tova Sullivan’s husband died, she began working the night cleaner shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium. Ever since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat over thirty years ago keeping busy has helped her cope. One night she meets Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium who sees everything, but wouldn’t dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors – until he forms a remarkable friendship with Tova.
Ever the detective, Marcellus deduces what happened the night Tova’s son disappeared. And now Marcellus must use every trick his old body can muster to unearth the truth for her before it’s too late…
Shelby Van Pelt’s debut novel is a reminder that sometimes taking a hard look at the past can help uncover a future that once felt impossible.
The Hidden Palace by Dinah Jefferies
Dinah Jefferies is one of my all time favourite authors so I was hugely excited to be invited onto the blog tour for her latest book, The Hidden Palace.
Book Synopsis:
An island of secrets. A runaway. And a promise…
A rebellious daughter
1925. Among the ancient honey-coloured walls of the tiny island of Malta, strangers slip into the shadows and anyone can buy a new name. Rosalie Delacroix flees Paris for a dancer’s job in the bohemian clubs deep in its winding streets.
A sister with a secret
1944. Running from the brutality of war in France, Florence Baudin faces a new life. But her estranged mother makes a desperate request: to find her vanished sister, who went missing years before.
A rift over generations
Betrayals and secrets, lies and silence hang between the sisters. A faded last letter from Rosalie is Florence’s only clue, the war an immovable barrier – and time is running out…
The People On Platform 5 by Clare Pooley
I absolutely loved this author’s first book so this was another book I had on pre-order as soon as I knew about it. I’ve heard lots of good things about this one too so can’t wait to read it!
Book Synopsis:
Every day at 8:05, Iona Iverson boards the train to go to work with the same group of people who she makes assumptions about, even giving them nicknames. As a seasoned commuter, she knows there are rules that everyone should follow:
· You must have a job to go to
· Don’t consume hot food
· Always pack for any eventuality
· You must never speak to strangers on the train
But then, one morning, Smart-but-Sexist-Surbiton chokes on a grape right in front of Iona. Suspiciously-Nice-New Malden steps up to help and saves his life, and this one event sparks a chain reaction.
With nothing in common but their commute, an eclectic group of people learn that their assumptions about each other don’t match reality. But when Iona’s life begins to fall apart, will her new friends be there when she needs them most?
Are any of these on your TBR pile?
Over The Rainbow Blog 
The Dorothy Koomson book is excellent – I couldn’t put it down! Also looking forward to reading the Dinah Jeffries book.
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Yay Dorothy Koomson is next on my list as it’s a library book which is due back soon. Heard great things so excited to read!
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Fabulous tbr! I’m on the blog tour for The Hidden Palace as well Jo,hope you enjoy it! xx
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Thanks lovely, I’m a big fan of hers so can’t wait to read!
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I have not read any of these Jo Jo.But shall add one or two to my ever growing TBR LIST.
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Yay hope you enjoy!
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