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#R3COMM3ND3D2018 with #BookBlogger H.C. Newton (@HCNewton) #TheIrresponsibleReader

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Happy Friday everyone. I hope those of you who were celebrating Thanksgiving yesterday had a wonderful day and you’re all keeping your eyes peeled for those Black Friday bargains today! Personally, I’m checking out the Kindle accessories……

I am delighted to welcome a blogger to damppebbles who I suggest you follow RIGHT NOW, HC Newton of The Irresponsible Reader. I discovered HC’s blog earlier this year and I absolutely love it. Honestly, give him a follow. You won’t regret it.

#R3COMM3ND3D2018 is a chance for bookish folk to share the book love and shout about three books they think the rest of us should read. Any three books, any three genres but there’s a catch! All three books must have been published in 2018.

Here are HC’s choices…

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Dear Mr Pop Star by Derek & Dave Philpott
It’s funny, great concept, erudite and silly in the same breath — completely unique.
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Everything is Normal by Sergey Grechishkin
This memoir isn’t perfect — but it’s a surprisingly fun look at life in Soviet Russian in the 80s. Even in the dystopia it was — his childhood had fun and wonder, but Grechishkin is honest about the struggles and pain.
https://wp.me/p3z9AH-3hy

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Kill the Farm Boy by Delilah S. Dawson and Kevin Hearne
It’s an entertaining spoof of fantasy tropes and cliches while telling a pretty solid fantasy story as well.
https://wp.me/p3z9AH-3pZ

Thanks for your choices, HC. I’ve only heard of one of them and that’s Dear Mr Pop Star which was all over the blogosphere for a time. I’m really intrigued by it and will be adding it to my wishlist.

If HC has managed to tempt you, or if you would like to find out more about the books he recommends then please see the following links:

| Dear Mr Pop Star by Derek & Dave Philpott | Everything Is Normal by Sergey Grechishkin | Kill the Farm Boy by Delilah S. Dawson and Kevin Hearne |

About HC:
Just some guy who reads a lot.

HC’s Social Media Links:
| The Irresponsible Reader | Twitter @HCNewton | Facebook |

#R3COMM3ND3D is full for this year but make sure you check back tomorrow when I will be welcoming another awesome blogger to share their #R3COMM3ND3D2018!

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#R3COMM3ND3D2018 with #BookBlogger Meggy Roussel (@choconwaffles) #ChocolateNWaffles

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First of all, I would like to wish all of my American readers a very happy Thanksgiving. May you all have a wonderful day full of happy memories!

Now I know what you’re going to say. You’re going to say, ‘how is it possible to have so many favourite bloggers?’. Am I right? Well, the book blogging world is full of incredible people and I count myself lucky to call many of them friends. Today’s #R3COMM3ND3D2018 guest is no exception. I am delighted to welcome the incredible Meggy Roussel of Chocolate’N’Waffles to damppebbles to share her three must read titles of the year. If you don’t follow Meggy’s blog then you and I need to have words!

#R3COMM3ND3D2018 is a chance for book bloggers, authors and those in publishing to declare their love for three brilliant books. I don’t mind if they’re romance, sci-fi or anything else for that matter. All I care about is that the three books selected must have been published in 2018.

Here are Meggy’s choices…

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Perfect Silence by Helen Fields (DI Callanach #4)
I can’t get the story out of my mind!
https://chocolatenwaffles.com/2018/08/28/needles-and-thread-perfect-silence-by-helen_fields/

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Keeper by Johana Gustawsson (Roy & Castells #2)
The most outstanding novel I’ve read this year.
https://chocolatenwaffles.com/2018/04/20/dartense-part-2-keeper-by-johana-gustawsson-jogustawsson-orendabooks-review/

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In Her Shadow by Mark Edwards
The author pushed me to my limits and I LOVED it!
https://chocolatenwaffles.com/2018/10/03/hidden-in-the-dark-in-her-shadow-by-mark-edwards-mredwards/

Awesome choices, Meggy, thank you. I have the first of Helen Fields’s DI Callanach series on my TBR. I’m thrilled to see the phenomenal Keeper make its second appearance and I very much enjoyed In Her Shadow.

If Meggy has managed to tempt you, or if you would like to find out more about the books she recommends then please see the following links:

| Perfect Silence by Helen Fields | Keeper by Johana Gustawsson | In Her Shadow by Mark Edwards |

About Meggy:
Publishing graduate 📚 Redhead 🧚🏻‍♀️ Book blogger 💻 Crazy about books 💛 Warrior 👊🏻 Reviews in Eng+Fr

Meggy’s Social Media Links:
| Chocolate’N’Waffles | Twitter @Choconwaffles | Facebook |

Don’t miss another selection of fantastic books as recommended by another brilliant book blogger tomorrow!

#R3COMM3ND3D2018 with#BookBlogger Cathy Ryan (@CathyRy) #BetweenTheLines

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Happy Hump Day!  It’s Wednesday which means the weekend is only a squeak away now…phew!  I am delighted to welcome a wonderfully supportive blogger and another of my favourites to damppebbles today, the ever so lovely Cathy Ryan of BetweenTheLines ~ Books’N’Stuff.  You must, must, must check out Cathy’s blog if you don’t already.

If you haven’t seen any of my #R3COMM3ND3D2018 posts so far then where have you been for the last 20 or so days?! #R3COMM3ND3D2018 is a chance for book bloggers, authors and those who work in publishing to share three books they love with the rest of us.  The catch being, all three books must have been published in 2018.  Other than that, there are no rules.

Here are Cathy’s choices…

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The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
The Tattooist of Auschwitz is a powerful and moving account of one man’s experience during the war, especially so because it’s a true story, and incredibly it’s also a love story. The author actually met Lale, the main character, and got the details first hand, so the perspective is quite personal. It really made an impression on me.
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The Runaway Wife by Dee MacDonald
I enjoyed The Runaway Wife because it’s just a really fun read with an unexpected twist. It also has a more mature protagonist, which is a refreshing change, and one who isn’t content to make do with an unsatisfactory life. She loves her family but is tired of being taken for granted.
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Bitter Sun by Beth Lewis
Bitter Sun is a dark and disturbing tale with shocking twists, very evocative and something that’s not unrealistic. The author really brings the small town America of the period to life and it’s not a nice image. It’s quite tragic and very atmospheric.
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Thanks so much for your choices, Cathy.  Good to see The Tattooist of Auschwitz making it’s second appearance.  It’s now one of only five books with two votes to it’s name.  I’ve added Bitter Sun to the wishlist as it sounds everything I want in a novel.

If Cathy has managed to tempt you, or if you would like to find out more about the books she recommends then please see the following links:

| The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris | The Runaway Wife by Dee MacDonald | Bitter Sun by Beth Lewis |

About Cathy:
I’ve always loved reading and books have been a constant throughout my life. Now I enjoy sharing, and finding new books through the wonderful blogging community. My ideal job would be in a book/coffee shop – the best of both worlds! Photography is a fairly new hobby which I’m having lots of fun with. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, walking by the sea with my dog, exploring new places, music and going to the theatre. And possibly the odd glass or two of wine! We’ve moved around quite a bit and are now based in (windy) North Wales.

Cathy’s Social Media Links:
| BetweenTheLines ~ Books’N’Stuff | Twitter @CathyRy | Facebook | Instagram | Google+ |

Join me again tomorrow when I welcome another brilliant book blogger to share the book love and their three #R3COMM3ND3D2018 picks!

 

#R3COMM3ND3D2018 with #BookBlogger Jessica Johnson (@JessReadingRoom) #JessicasReadingRoom

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A very warm bookish welcome to damppebbles today and to Tuesday’s #R3COMM3ND3D2018 post!  We’re 20 days in and by the end of this post we will have had a whopping 56 book recommendations!  Fifty-six brilliant books; all with something special, something memorable about them.  Wow! Joining me today to share the book love is the lovely Jessica Johnson of Jessica’s Reading Room.  If you haven’t discovered Jessica’s blog yet then you must!

#R3COMM3ND3D2018 is a chance for book bloggers, authors and those who work in publishing to shout about three books they absolutely love.  There are no rules regarding genre, author or method of publishing (traditional, indie or self-published books are all game!).  The only rule is that the books must have been published this year in 2018.

Here are Jessica’s three choices…

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How to Walk Away by Katherine Center
This is one of my top reads for this year and I was very surprised with it. It starts out as the best day ever for Margaret Jacobsen and quickly becomes a nightmare. This is one that is about overcoming what life hands out to you.
http://jessicasreadingroom.com/how-to-walk-away/

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Sadie by Courtney Summers
This one is very unique! If books are heading this way in the future I look forward to it. There is a podcast that corresponds with this one.
http://jessicasreadingroom.com/sadie-by-courtney-summers/

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Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman
Neal Shusterman is a genius and I can not wait to read more of his novels! Thunderhead is the second in the Scythe series. His books really leave you thinking afterwards. I look forward to the final in this series which should be coming out early in 2019!
http://jessicasreadingroom.com/jessicas-thoughts-on-thunderhead/

Thanks for your choices, Jessica.  All brand new titles to me but they sound really interesting.

If Jessica has managed to tempt you, or if you would like to find out more about the titles she recommends, please see the following links:

| How to Walk Away by Katherine Center | Sadie by Courtney Summers | Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman |

About Jessica:
My name is Jessica and I live in Georgia in the USA. I am married and we have two precious cat furbabies named Sage and Curry. I work a full time job, so I do my best with my site in the time I have.

I don’t read one particular genre. If I am interested in it I will read it, and I will read most genres.

Jessica’s Social Media Links:
| Jessica’s Reading Room | Twitter @JessReadingRoom | Facebook | Instagram |

Submissions for #R3COMM3ND3D are closed for this year but don’t let that stop you from returning to damppebbles tomorrow when I will have more fabulous bookish treats from another brilliant book blogger!

#R3COMM3ND3D2018 with #BookBlogger Zoé O’Farrell (@zooloo2008) #ZooloosBookDiary

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A very good morning to you all.  I hope your Monday is looking to be a good one and the week ahead full of wonderful bookish delights.  A very warm welcome to today’s #R3COMM3ND3D2018 post.  I am delighted to welcome the fabulous Zoé O’Farrell of the brilliant Zooloo’s Book Diary to the blog today.  I haven’t been following Zoé’s blog all that long really but it has fast become one of my favourites.

#R3COMM3ND3D2018 is a chance for book bloggers, authors and those who work in publishing to share the book love.  Are there three books which immediately spring to mind?  Three books you think everyone else MUST READ?  That’s what #R3COMM3ND3D2018 is all about…providing the three books you choose were published this year in 2018!

Here are Zoé’s choices…

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The Lion Tamer Who Lost by Louise Beech
OMG why wouldn’t I recommend this book? Anyone who has read the review I wrote would see I was just in tears throughout.  In fact, I do not even know if my review makes sense, I just cried when I wrote it. It is such a beautiful love story, I am really protective over Ben and Andrew, they are my happy place for sure.
http://zooloosbookdiary.co.uk/bookreview-of-the-lion-tamer-who-lost-by-louise-beech-louisewriter-orendabooks-teamorenda-liontamerwholost

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Medium Wave by Rose Zolock (Becky Moran #1)
This is the first blog tour I ever took in so it will always have a special place in my heart. It was a supernaturally one and I was hooked by this book, I even got to chat the author a little on Twitter about it! This book gave me the biggest shivers and goosebumps…still just thinking about it! I can’t wait for the second book in this series!
http://zooloosbookdiary.co.uk/bookreview-of-medium-wave-by-rose-zolock-rosezolock-rararesources

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Do No Harm by L.V. Hay
This was a toss-up between two books that have given me book hangovers..and I highly recommend both can I name the other one?! [Sorry Zoé, only three!].  Anyway, this book gave me such a hangover it chilled me to the core! I actually wanted to cancel my weekend plans just to keep reading this (I didn’t but it was close!) This book is just unbelievable so many red herrings and when you get to the end….well jaw stayed on the floor for a few days! OMG left my mouth quite a lot.
http://zooloosbookdiary.co.uk/bookreview-of-do-no-harm-by-lv-hay

Great choices, thanks Zoé.  I loved seeing the reactions to The Lion Tamer Who Lost, there was so much love!  Do No Harm is on the TBR and I’m really looking forward to reading it as I thoroughly enjoyed The Other Twin by L.V. Hay.

If Zoé has managed to tempt you with her recommendations, or if you would like to find out more, then please see the following links:

| The Lion Tamer Who Lost by Louise Beech | Medium Wave by Rose Zolock | Do No Harm by L.V. Hay |

About Zoé:
Well, I am human and I go by the name of  Zoé (Zooloo being the nickname), a mother to a gorgeous little spitfire who is 4 years old and she definitely keeps me on my feet!

I am a wife to a soldier and have had to move around with him, but in his current posting we have found home surrounded by the White Cliffs of Dover and I have a cat which I am slightly obsessed with.

I could list the “normal” interests that everyone has like ‘listening to music’, ‘watching sports’, ‘watching TV and movies’ or ‘socialising with my friends’ but in truth, these are my interests outside of reading. I am OBSESSED with TV and movies, in another life, I would be a movie critic. I LOVE music, and I do love a good gig (I could bore you more!). I am an AVID sports watcher, football season ticket holder for Watford FC (promise they are real), and probably more boring watching the cricket. Finally, I do love socialising with my friends which is how my blog started…..I think they got bored with me talking about books…or generally talking!

Zoé’s Social Media Links:
| Zooloo’s Book Diary | Twitter @zooloo2008 | Facebook | Instagram | Goodreads |

#R3COMM3ND3D is full for this year so I’m sorry to say I’m not taking any more submissions.  Fret not though, #R3COMM3ND3D will return next year in the guise of #R3COMM3ND3D2019.  But until then we have lots more book recommendations to come.  If your TBR ends up touching the ceiling then don’t say I didn’t warn you…

#R3COMM3ND3D2018 with #BookBlogger Yvonne Bastian (@yvonnembee) #MeandMyBooks

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It’s Sunday, it’s the 18th November and it’s another fabulous #R3COMM3ND3D2018 post!  I hope your Sunday is going well so far.  For those in the UK it won’t really have had a chance to get going yet as this post is scheduled for 7.30am and we’ll all hopefully still be in the land of nod (unless you have young children of course, then you will have been up for hours!).

I am delighted to welcome a fabulous blogger (another favourite!) to damppebbles today to share their #R3COMM3ND3D2018 picks, Yvonne Bastian of Me and My Books.  If you haven’t checked out Yvonne’s blog then you must!  I always enjoy reading her reviews.

#R3COMM3ND3D2018 is a chance for book bloggers, authors and those who work in publishing to shout about three books they love.  There’s a catch though, the books must have been published this year in 2018.  That’s the only rule.  All three books must be 2018 titles.

Here are Yvonne’s choices…

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Sunset Over The Cherry Orchard by Jo Thomas
This book definitely transported me. It took me to the rural setting of Spain as I followed the main character through her journey. This book had a fantastic story line, an atmospheric and picturesque setting, some great local details and I just fell in love with the characters, the story, the setting and the …well everything.
https://vonnibee.com/2018/08/28/sunset-over-the-cherry-orchard-by-jo-thomas-jo_thomas01-bookreview/

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The Craftsman by Sharon Bolton
If there was a book that made me feel claustrophobic then this is it. Not only does it have a local history aspect that has been brilliantly woven into the story, it has the most wonderful descriptions that had me on the edge of my seat. The story is one that comes full circle as details are filled in about the characters. A spine tingler and skin crawling book that I loved.
https://vonnibee.com/2018/08/03/the-charftsman-by-sharon-bolton-bookreview/

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Dear Mrs Bird by A.J. Pearce
This was such a great book to read as I followed Emmy on her journey to become a Lady War Correspondent only to discover that the job was not quite what she expected. There were some great fun moments in this story set during World War II. I liked the way the author mixed the good and the bad to create a story that had me hooked as well as sniggering, crying and grinning as I turned the pages.
https://vonnibee.com/2018/04/01/bookreview-dear-mrs-bird-by-aj-pearce-ajpearcewrites-panmacmillan-netgalley/

Great choices, thanks Yvonne.  This is the second mention for the brilliant The Craftsman which is now joint first with Three Things About Elsie by Joanna Cannon, The Puppet Show by M.W. Craven and Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh.  All four books have two votes each.  Will one of these titles be crowned the winner of #R3COMM3ND3D2018?  We’ll have to wait and see…

If Yvonne has managed to tempt you, or if you would like to find out more about the books she recommends then please see the following links:

| Sunset Over The Cherry Orchard by Jo Thomas | The Craftsman by Sharon Bolton | Dear Mrs Bird by A.J. Pearce |

About Yvonne:
I’m Yvonne and I have a mountain of a problem…its called my TBR but thankfully I know I’m not alone. I live in Cornwall and I am a avid book reader, reviewer and Book Blogger. I love reading a whole range of different genres that cover a multitude of different subjects. I like a book that will transport me, that will show me new and interesting things, that will scare the pants off me, that will have me laughing and or crying, that will have me on the edge of my seat and inspire me, that will challenge my thoughts, that will leave me wanting to read more by the author. Choosing just three books is a hard thing to do, actually choosing three out of most things in life is hard, but only three books!! Yes I am a book reader and I love being a book reader 🙂 [Sorry Yvonne, you’re not the first to say so, lol]

Yvonne’s Social Media Links:
| Me and My Books | Twitter @yvonnembee | Facebook |

#R3COMM3ND3D for this year is full! There are still lots of wonderful book recommendations to come though, between now and the end of the year.  So make sure you pop back tomorrow for more bookish delights!

#R3COMM3ND3D2018 with #BookBlogger Robyn Reo (@sinfullywickedb) #SinfullyWickedBookReviews

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Happy Saturday everyone. I hope your plans include lots of downtime, particularly if it’s curled up with a good book. Today I am delighted to welcome a new-to-me blogger to damppebbles, Robyn Reo of Sinfully Wicked Book Reviews. Having had a nosey around Robyn’s blog I’m definitely subscribing as it looks gorgeous!

#R3COMM3ND3D2018 is a chance for book bloggers, authors and those in publishing to shout about three books they loved. Any three books with no bias towards genre, author or publisher. The only catch is that all three choices must have been published in 2018.

Here are Robyn’s choices…

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The Lost Letters by Sarah Mitchell
It is such a beautiful and moving war time story.
https://sinfullywickedbookreviews.com/2018/08/03/blog-tour-and-review-the-lost-letters-by-sarah-mitchell-bookouture-sarahm_writer/

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A Mother’s Goodbye by Kate Hewitt
It is a heartbreaking story filled with emotion.
https://sinfullywickedbookreviews.com/2018/06/16/a-mothers-goodbye-by-kate-hewitt-review-katehewitt1-bookouture/

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Father Figure by James J. Cudney
It is an extraordinary story that spans twenty years.
https://sinfullywickedbookreviews.com/2018/06/08/father-figure-by-james-j-cudney-blogtour-review-jamescudney4-shanannigans81/

Great choices, thanks Robyn. If Robyn has managed to tempt you, or if you would like to find out more about the books she recommends then please see the following links:

| The Lost Letters by Sarah Mitchell | A Mother’s Goodbye by Kate Hewitt | Father Figure by James J. Cudney |

About Robyn:
I am a self-confessed book junkie and hoarder of books. My love of reading began many, many years ago when I cracked open my first fiction book when I was still a young girl. Fast forward thirty plus years later, my addiction to reading has not changed. I love being immersed in a story/fantasy where I can fall in love with the characters of a book. My keeper shelf is overflowing with all of the great treasures I have found during my reading journey.

Robyn’s Social Media Links:
| Sinfully Wicked Book Reviews | Twitter @SinfullyWickedB | Facebook |

#R3COMM3ND3D2018 is fully booked but make sure you pop back tomorrow when another fabulous bookish type will be sharing their recommended reads from 2018.

#R3COMM3ND3D2018 with #BookBlogger Jen Lucas (@JenMedBkReviews) #JenMedsBookReviews

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It’s the 15th of November which means we’re two weeks into #R3COMM3ND3D2018. How are we all coping? How many books have been added to your TBR? I’m trying to be strong……but failing miserably!

Today I am delighted to welcome another favourite book blogger to damppebbles, the fabulous Jen Lucas of Jen Med’s Book Reviews. This is another case of ‘if you’re not following Jen’s blog then we need to have words…’. Jen won’t blow her own trumpet so I’ll do it for her. If you want beautifully written, enthusiastic book reviews written by someone who puts their heart and soul into books, reading and promoting the authors she loves, then Jen’s your gal. A must-read blog for all book lovers.

So this #R3COMM3ND3D2018 lark, what’s that all about? #R3COMM3ND3D2018 is where I invite book bloggers, authors and publishers to recommend three must read titles. There are no rules (which is a blatant lie because there is a rule, one very important rule. All books must have been published in 2018).

Here are Jen’s choices…

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We Own The Sky by Luke Allnutt
This book made me cry. Ugly cry. In fact it nearly killed me as I had a bad cold when I read it and could barely breathe for tears. A thoroughly moving story of a family beset by tragedy when the young son develops a terminal case of cancer. There are so many moments in this book which moved me to tears but one especially poignant scene when he is with his friends that nearly did for me.
https://jenmedsbookreviews.com/2018/02/02/blogtour-we-own-the-sky-by-luke-allnutt-lukeallnutt-trapezebooks/

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Palm Beach Finland by Antti Tuomainen
This book just made me chuckle from start to end. Very Fargo-esque in its styling, it is full of murder and comedy and the most unlikely setting for a beach resort you could ever imagine. I love Antti Tuomainen’s writing and this is another example of his incredible wit at work.
https://jenmedsbookreviews.com/2018/10/03/palm-beach-finland-antti-tuomainen/

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The Way of All Flesh by Ambrose Parry
I don’t read a lot of historical fiction but the premise of this one intrigued me and given the pedigree of the authors, husband and wife writing team Chris Brookmyre and Marisa Haetzman, I couldn’t resist. Set in Edinburgh in the mid 1800s this book engages the reader from the off. The story was compelling and the central characters of Raven and Sarah absolutely brilliant. The writing style and language was just so accessible and it just held my attention to the very last page. And the book is so pretty!
https://jenmedsbookreviews.com/2018/09/05/the-way-of-all-flesh-ambrose-parry/

Thanks for your brilliant choices, Jen. Both Palm Beach Finland and The Way of All Flesh are on the wish list. (I’d be adding We Own the Sky too if I read outside of the crime genre!)

If Jen has managed to tempt you, or if you would like to find out more about the books she has chosen, please see the following links:

| We Own the Sky by Luke Allnutt | Palm Beach Finland by Antti Tuomainen | The Way of All Flesh by Ambrose Parry |

About Jen:
Forty something year old grump I’ve been blogging for two and a half years. Used to spend all of my time travelling around the country keeping drivers in check but now spending it all in front of a laptop, laughingly trying to write (failing miserably). Often to be found attending book events when not walking around Shropshire or cuddled up with my kitty, Luna, and a good book.

Jen’s Social Media Links:
| Jen Med’s Book Reviews | Twitter @JenMedBkReviews | Facebook | Instagram |

Normally at this point I would be inviting you to sign up for #R3COMM3ND3D2018 but it’s full. Actually full. All 57 spaces have been allocated so I’m afraid you’ve missed the bus. #R3COMM3ND3D will be returning next year in the form of #R3COMM3ND3D2019, YAY!! Keep your eyes peeled for the new form, coming soon….(although you may want to wait a while before filling it in 😉🤣)

#R3COMM3ND3D2018 with #BookBlogger Lorraine Rugman (@ReviewCafe) #TheBookReviewCafe

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Happy Wednesday bookish friends. Personally, I can’t quite understand how it’s not Friday today. I think I’ve been two days ahead of where I should be since the start of the week (which is great news when you think about it as I missed out on the Monday blues and went straight to Wednesday, lol!).

It’s actually Wednesday, it’s #R3COMM3ND3D2018 and I am delighted to welcome another favourite blogger to damppebbles today. The very lovely Lorraine Rugman of The Book Review Cafe. I have been following Lorraine’s blog since I took my initial tentative steps into the blogosphere. She was one of the first people to welcome me into the book blogging world when it all seemed big and scary (or bigger and scarier than it seems now, anyway!). Oh, and her blog is so good it’s won awards. Seriously, you need to check it out.

#R3COMM3ND3D2018 is where I invite book bloggers, authors and publishers to choose three must read books. Easy, right? Not as easy as you would think! Any genre, any author, published by any means….but the books must have been published this year in 2018.

Here are Lorraine’s choices…

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The Puppet Show by M.W. Craven (Washington Poe #1)
There is nothing more satisfying than coming across a new crime series that sets the pulse racing. I read so many crime thrillers that I find it’s getting more difficult to find one that really excites me, but hells bells The Puppet Show by the very talented M.W. Craven blew my socks off!
https://thebookreviewcafe.com/2018/05/30/thepuppetshow-by-m-w-craven-mwcravenuk-littlebrownuk-mustreads/

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In The Dark by Cara Hunter (DI Fawley #2)
Last year I read Close To Home the debut novel from Cara Hunter which I thought was a pretty amazing crime thriller. In The Dark the second book in the DI Fawley series has made this an unmissable series. So original and I love her style of writing.
https://thebookreviewcafe.com/2018/07/16/in-the-dark-by-cara-hunter-mustreads-carahunterbooks-penguinrandom-penguinukbooks/?preview=true&iframe=true

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Th1rt3en by Steve Cavanagh (Eddie Flynn #4)
Loved, loved Thirteen, with a unique plot, fabulous characters and a thrilling storyline I was hooked from the word go. Despite it being the fourth book in the series I read it as a standalone, I bought the previous books in the series way before I reached the final page. Although a legal thriller it has so many elements that make this book special, with more than a hint of crime and suspense mixed in.
https://thebookreviewcafe.com/2018/06/07/blog-tour-th1rt3en-by-steve-cavanagh-sscav-orion_crime-lauren_bookspr-tr4cyf3nt0n-thatbookthathook/

Absolutely loving your choices, Lorraine. Thank you. This is the second mention for both The Puppet Show and Th1rt3en. Both books are tying for first place alongside Three Things About Elsie. I MUST read the DI Fawley series by Cara Hunter. Not only have I heard really good things about it, but it’s also set in my hometown of Oxford. Moving book one up the TBR as I type….

If Lorraine has managed to tempt you, or if you would like to find out more about the books she recommends, please see the following links:

| The Puppet Show by M.W. Craven | In The Dark by Cara Hunter | Th1rt3en by Steve Cavanagh |

About Lorraine:
I’m Lorraine and I love books and coffee so there was only one thing to call my blog. I love reading and always have a book or my kindle in my hand, and more often than not a cup of good coffee. I especially enjoy reading crime and psychological thrillers and these are the books I mostly review on my blog.

Lorraine’s Social Media Links:
| The Book Review Cafe | Twitter @ReviewCafe | Facebook | Instagram |

If you are a book blogger, author or publisher and would like to take part in #R3COMM3ND3D2018 this year, please complete the following form (but be quick, there are only TWO places left for 2018:

#R3COMM3ND3D2018 with #BookBlogger Katherine Sunderland (@katherinesunde3) #BibliomaniacUK

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It is my great pleasure to welcome to you the blog today and to Tuesday’s #R3COMM3ND3D2018.  I can’t believe we’re already 13 days in and have had the grand total of 35 books recommended so far.  Truth be told, we’ve only scratched the surface so far as we have another 45 days to go! If you’d like to take part in this years #R3COMM3ND3D2018 and you’re a book blogger, an author or a publisher then you do now need to get a wriggle on as there are only FIVE spaces left.  When they’re gone, they’re gone!

I am delighted to welcome another of my favourite bloggers to damppebbles today to share their #R3COMM3ND3D2018 with us.  Katherine Sunderland is the driving force behind the mighty BibliomaniacUK.  If I ever get a fraction as good as Katherine at writing reviews then I will be a very happy woman.  If Katherine recommends a book (even if it’s not a crime title) then I tend to want to buy it.

If you’re new to #R3COMM3ND3D2018 then welcome along.  Take a look back at the posts we’ve had so far and (hopefully) find your next favourite read.  #R3COMM3ND3D2018 is where I invite book bloggers, authors and those in publishing to recommend three must read titles.  Any genre, any author, providing the book was published in 2018 (there’s always a catch, huh?).

Here are Katherine’s choices…

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Lullaby by Leila Slimani
This book is a slim, short read but packed with so many unsettling and haunting passages that it’s unforgettable. Brave, bold, original and unnerving, for me this was a stand out read. A challenging and thought provoking topic with characters are fascinating as much as they are unlikeable and prose which is measured, taut and exceptionally good.
https://bibliomaniacuk.blogspot.com/2018/01/lullaby-by-leila-slimani.html?m=1

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Fatal Inheritance by Rachel Rhys
This book is just gorgeous. Rich in description, imagery, atmosphere and with well crafted, vivid characters it was just a wonderful read. Echoes of Du Maurier and Christie but with a freshness and originality, it was just a fantastic read. I loved the mystery, trying to solve the puzzle, the dynamics between the characters and the setting. A perfect read!
https://bibliomaniacuk.blogspot.com/2018/07/fatal-inheritance-by-rachel-rhys.html?m=1

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The Perfect Girlfriend by Karen Hamilton
I love an unreliable narrator and a character who you love to hate – a character you can’t quite believe takes the risks and makes the decisions they do, but equally you just can’t stop reading about them! This book is a brilliant example of an unreliable narrator and a perfectly executed psychological thriller. It’s a real page turner and a fantastic debut. Captivating and hugely enjoyable!
https://bibliomaniacuk.blogspot.com/2018/03/bibliomaniacs-book-club-perfect.html?m=1

Excellent choices, thank you Katherine.  I have The Perfect Girlfriend on my TBR along with the first Rachel Rhys book, Dangerous Crossing, which was hugely popular on #R3COMM3ND3D last year!

If Katherine has managed to tempt you with her choices, or if you would like to find out more about them, please see the following links:

| Lullaby by Leila Slimani | Fatal Inheritance by Rachel Rhys | The Perfect Girlfriend by Karen Hamilton |

About Katherine:
Always reading, always recommending! I’m a book blogger who loves reviewing crime fiction, psychological thrillers and contemporary fiction. I also organise book events in my local area and am involved with a local book festival.

Katherine’s Social Media Links:
| BibliomaniacUK | Twitter @KatherineSunde3 | Facebook | Instagram |

If you are a book bloggers, authors or publisher and would like to take part in #R3COMM3ND3D2018 this year then please complete the following form: