Novel Kicks Book Club: The Toymakers by Robert Dinsdale
Welcome back to the Novel Kicks Book Club.
Who else is excited that it’s finally December? The tree is up, the lights are on. Ot maybe you choose to be a little bit low key for the last month of the year or are simply looking forward to a new year? However you spend December, I hope you’ll join me in our book club.
This month, I had to admit, it was the cover that originally drew me to this title. The book we’re reading is The Toymakers by Robert Dinsdale.
The blurb sounds so intriguing and I am looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the novel.
Anyone can take part in our book club, whether you’ve read this book or if, like me, you’ll be discovering it. You can join us at any point in the month. Like always, I’ve put a question in the comments below to get the discussion going.
See you there!
About The Toymakers –
The Christmas Emporium opens with the first sign of frost . . .
It is 1917, and while war wages across Europe, in the heart of London, there is a place of hope and enchantment.
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Novel Kicks Book Club: Rewitched by Lucy Jane Wood
Hello October.
This month is my favourite for many reasons and not just because it’s when I have my birthday. There is something about October. It’s Autumn and Halloween all in one and, it’s a chance to rewatch shows like The Gilmore Girls, have hot chocolates and best of all, pull out the autumn themed novels.
So, I have chosen Rewitched by Lucy Jane Wood as the book club pick for this month.
Even the cover has me wanting to grab a cup of tea, chocolate, a warm blanket and a comfy chair whilst I disappear into this novel.
Anyone is welcome to take part in our book club, whether you’ve already read it and want to talk about it or if, like me, you’ll be jumping in during this month.
I’ve posted a question below to kick start the discussion. I look forward to seeing you there.
About Rewitched –
IT’S TIME TO REDISCOVER HER MAGIC . . .
Belladonna Blackthorn hasn’t lost her magical spark, but she hasn’t seen it in a while either. Balancing work at her beloved London bookshop, Lunar Books, with handling her toxic boss and concealing her witchcraft from those around her – Belle is burnt out. Perfecting the potential of her magic is the last thing on her mind.
by Novel Kicks Book Club: Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister
Welcome September.
I don’t quite know how it happened but we are now in what I call the first of the ‘ber’ months.
For this month’s book, I wanted to pick a novel that sounds like a real rollercoaster of a story. I have only heard good things about this book and I look forward to reading it.
This month’s pick is Famous Last Words by Gillian Mcallister.
Anyone and everyone is welcome to join the Novel Kicks Book Club whether you’ve read the novel and want to talk about it or will be reading it along with me.
I’ve posted a question in the comments below to kick off the conversation.
I am looking forward to seeing you there.
About Famous Last Words –
It’s Camilla’s first day back at work. And her daughter’s first day at nursery. But where is her husband Luke? The only trace of him is an unfinished note.
Then she sees the breaking news: a hostage situation just streets away. Next the police arrive: Luke is caught up in it.
by Novel Kicks Book Club: The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton
Hello July. We’re pleased to see you.
It’s time to pick a new book for our book club and it’s a title that’s been on my TBR list for so long – The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton.
I know you shouldn’t judge a book by it but just the cover alone would make me want to read.
Anyone can join our book club, whether you’ve read the novel picking up for the first time this month. You can also join in the conversation at any point through July. I’ve put a question in the comments to kick off the conversation.
I look forward to chatting about this book for you.
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About The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton:
There is nothing hidden that will not be revealed . . .
On an autumn day in 1686, eighteen-year-old Nella Oortman knocks at the door of a grand house in the wealthiest quarter of Amsterdam. She has come from the country to begin a new life as the wife of illustrious merchant trader Johannes Brandt, but instead she is met by his sharp-tongued sister, Marin. Only later does Johannes appear and present her with an extraordinary wedding gift: a cabinet-sized replica of their home. It is to be furnished by an elusive miniaturist, whose tiny creations mirror their real-life counterparts in unexpected ways . . .
by Novel Kicks Book Club: The Last Party by Clare Mackintosh
Hello June, it’s lovely to see you.
I am very excited about the pick for this month’s book club. It’s The Last Party by Clare Mackintosh and is the first novel in the DC Morgan Mysteries.
I am such a fan of thrillers and of this author. I hope you join me below in the book discussion. I have posted a question to kick things off.
Anyone can take part in the Novel Kicks book club and at any point in the month. Don’t worry if you’ve not read it yet, our book club runs all month.
So, what’s the book about?
On New Year’s Eve, Rhys Lloyd has a house full of guests.
His lakeside holiday homes are a success, and he’s generously invited the village to drink champagne with their wealthy new neighbours. This will be the party to end all parties.
But not everyone is there to celebrate. By midnight, Rhys will be floating dead in the freezing waters of the lake.
On New Year’s Day, DC Ffion Morgan has a village full of suspects.
The tiny community is her home, so the suspects are her neighbours, friends and family – and Ffion has her own secrets to protect.
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