Bog Child | 
pickI loved this book, set in a border town near Northern Ireland during the ‘Troubles‘ in 1981. Great plot, with weighty themes but balanced with humour, this MG read is suitable for more mature readers or younger teens. Loved the main character, the surprise twists, and the message of hope it brings.
#MiddleGradeMarch
pickLooove this one. This is a brilliant YA intro to contemporary and ancient Irish history. The story is compelling and had me on the edge of my seat. Genuinely did not see the end coming, even though the evidence was there. Highly recommended.
Also counting this for #readharder because I think this particular cover is intensely boring despite the book being amazing and having had other, better covers.
Day 19 of #riotgrams calls for a book where I have been to the setting. Bog Child by Siobhan Dowd is set near the North-South border of Ireland in the 80s. I have been to a number of places in Ireland mentioned specifically in the book. The premise seems fantastic (I've barely started), but I am probably counting this for my #readharder challenge as a book with a cover I don't like, since it is a bit bland for how entertaining it seems.
Congratulations on your awesome milestone @DGRachel and thank you 💐for the generous giveaway! 🍾🎉📚💝
Middle grade books are one of my recently discovered love and I‘m impressed how much depth the stories contained. I can‘t recommend enough this genre (or rather, category) to friends. These are just a fraction of the books from that category- some I‘ve read and loved and a few on my TBR.
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pickI decided to read this after learning Siobhan Dowd was the woman who came up with the idea for A Monster Calls. Bog Child is set in Northern Ireland during the troubles and focuses on 18 year old Fergus. I really loved Fergus and how he navigated such difficult circumstances without giving up his integrity or dreams.
These are the only books I'm definitely reading this month. The rest will depend on how I feel! #tbr #feistyfeb
