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#Historicalfiction
A dual timeline my favorite being the historical one, of course. 1863 in the midst of the Civil War Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is grieving the loss of his beloved wife. This is the story behind his famous poem, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.

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Listing my favourite books of the year over 12 days from my annual fiction and non-fiction reads.

Well, it's a wrap on an absolutely incredible year's reading. Happy 12th night to you all x

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#Historicalfiction

The Moonlight School shines a light on adult literacy. It's based on the true story of Cora Wilson Stewart set in the hills of Kentucky in 1911. Highly recommended.

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Somehow it is fitting that both of these books were my November favorites.

Hands down the best of November. First contact from a surprising direction & climate change.

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Joining in #12daysofchristmas hosted by @Andrew65
Listing my favourite books of the year over 12 days from my annual fiction and non-fiction reads.
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#12BooksOf2022 #12DaysOfChristmas @Andrew65
#MiddleGrade
A beautifully written story about and 11 year old girl in Victorian London. She is orphaned at a young age and is indentured as a chimney sweep. She is all alone in the world except for her Golem, Charlie. This is a brilliant mix of fantasy, historical fiction and Jewish folklore.

Spear is my choice for October, an Arthurian fantasy told slant. So looking forward to Menewood, the successor to Hild, being published this year.

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Joining in #12daysofchristmas hosted by @Andrew65
Listing my favourite books of the year over 12 days from my annual fiction and non-fiction reads.
#12booksofChristmas

Mexican Gothic crossed over into November for #AuthorAMonth hosted by @Soubhiville
Moreno-Garcia is a prolific young author and I will definitely be reading more of her books this year.

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#nonfiction
If you like The Only Plane in the Sky read this one next. I try to read at least one book based on 9/11 every year. This one gutted me.😞