Welcome to Litsy!

Thanks to #picador #panmacmillan for their generous Christmas gift of 8 ARCs.

These include a forbidden love story, a tale of missed chances, unhinged K-pop, too much plastic surgery, enduring friendship, Welsh horror folklore, short stories of people far from home and a bar called Lemon in 1990s Tokyo.

Can‘t wait! 😝

Look what those lovely folks at #panmacmillan #picador sent me for Christmas - a veritable feast of #netgalley digital ARCs all coming out next year between February and August.

I already had Fair Play on NG, although not read it yet, and I‘ve seen Thirst Trap on at least one ‘2025 books‘ list, but the others are all new to me.

I also recently got Tilt and Audition on NG too, from a 2025 list posted by a Litten (I can‘t recall who!).

Good. Follows on from The Miniaturist. Enjoyable story about family and how secrets can affect them.

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Good. Even though at times the writing was a bit disjointed and rushed I felt immersed in Victorian London and that made the story so interesting.

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Very good. Even though this is a reread for me it still makes me laugh out loud. At this point in my life I can relate to her life struggles especially the dating struggles. Love how this edition has the back story of Bridget Jones and also how Bridget Jones has coped with Brexit and the coronavirus lockdown. Adds another layer to her story.

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Good. Kept me guessing till the end. Interesting characters and concept. A real page turner.

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Good. Enjoyed the twist and turns this book took me on even though you are left hanging on a crucial question at the end it didn't hamper my enjoyment of the story overall. Recommend 📚📖

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Typical Tuesday Bluesday. That's Lemon Lavender Lane tea in my mug. #tuesdayreads #nonfic #thomasfriedman #theworldisflat #bookandtea #celestialseasonings #picador #boredatwork

Opening line: "Through the long, lonely years of my childhood, when my father's palace seemed to tighten its grip around me until I couldn't breathe, I would go to my nurse and ask for a story." #thepalaceofillusions #chitrabanerjeedivakaruni #picador #picadorbooks #bookcover #firstline #bookgnome #bookish #book

Opening line: "Outside the entrance of the Mariabronn cloister, whose rounded arch rested on slim double columns, a chestnut tree stood stood close to the road." #narcissusandgoldmund #hermannhesse #picador #bookish #bookcover #firstline #bookgnome #book