My bookshelf — both the digital and physical — has been one of my go-to happy places during lockdown.
Even if a lot of the books I’ve been reading haven’t exactly been the happiest of tales.
Full of countless adventures and new stories to swoon over; gripping thrillers to long-awaited sequels, here are 8 of my favourite lockdown reads (so far).
How To Disappear by Gillian McAllister
A gripping and heartbreaking thriller exploring how far you would go to protect those that you love; it will have you hooked from the first page until the last.
Unfiltered by Sophie White
Ali Jones and Shelly Devine are back in the highly-anticipated sequel to 2019’s Filter This — but behind the #OOTDs and filters, things are more chaotic than either of them ever expected.
Would Like To Meet by Rachel Winters
A feel-good, laugh-out-loud book that fans of romantic comedies won’t be able to put down. It felt like I was watching an iconic rom com play out on the page — which was just the kind of book I needed.
Chosen Ones by Veronica Roth
A spin on the ‘chosen one’ trope, this was a bit of a slow burn — but, with how magical the world-building was, it was definitely easy to get drawn into.
Keeper by Jessica Moor
A powerful and harrowing debut, this one stayed with me long after I reached the final page.
The Rearranged Life of Oona Lockhart by Margarita Montimore
I had stumbled across this one thanks to a mystery book bundle I got, and I absolutely sped through it; finished it in an afternoon. I adored this heartwarming and charming book — the only thing is I wish it had been a series, rather than a standalone.
Pretending by Holly Bourne
Definitely not what I expected when I started the book. Bourne tackles delicate topics in a way that tugs on the heartstrings, with the character’s central character — April — all-too relatable.
The Shelf by Helly Acton
A heartwarming and refreshing read, The Shelf is about the importance of forging your own path — what is right for one person may not be right for another; and that you don’t have to follow the path that society deems to be traditional.