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Three books displayed against colorful shelves: "Sunrise on the Reaping," "Lessons in Chemistry," and "Twisted Games" on a tablet.

Three books displayed against colorful shelves: "Sunrise on the Reaping," "Lessons in Chemistry," and "Twisted Games" on a tablet.

Books of the Year 2025 👑

Top three books of 2025!

The_Secret_Bookreview

Dec 31, 20252 min read

Hand holding a tablet displaying "The Gingerbread Bakery" cover with festive bakery illustration. Background shows blurred books on shelves.

Hand holding a tablet displaying "The Gingerbread Bakery" cover with festive bakery illustration. Background shows blurred books on shelves.

The Gingerbread Bakery 🍪🍰

By Laurie Gilmore.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Dec 27, 20251 min read

Hand holding "The Burning Origin" book by Daniele Mencarelli, with colorful cover. Bookshelf with vibrant spines in the background.

Hand holding "The Burning Origin" book by Daniele Mencarelli, with colorful cover. Bookshelf with vibrant spines in the background.

The Burning Origin 🔥

By Daniele Mencarelli.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Dec 22, 20252 min read

Hand holding "The Strawberry Patch Pancake House" book with colorful cover featuring a cozy café scene. Blurred bookshelves in background.

Hand holding "The Strawberry Patch Pancake House" book with colorful cover featuring a cozy café scene. Blurred bookshelves in background.

The Strawberry Patch Pancake House 🍓🥞

By Laurie Gilmore.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Dec 20, 20252 min read

Hand holding the book "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus against a bookshelf. Cover features a vintage TV illustration and vibrant colors.

Hand holding the book "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus against a bookshelf. Cover features a vintage TV illustration and vibrant colors.

Lessons In Chemistry 🧪

By Bonnie Garmus.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Dec 18, 20252 min read

A hand holds a tablet displaying the book cover "Buckskin Brigades" by L. Ron Hubbard. Bookshelves full of colorful books are in the background.

A hand holds a tablet displaying the book cover "Buckskin Brigades" by L. Ron Hubbard. Bookshelves full of colorful books are in the background.

Buckskin Brigades ✨🌾

By L. Ron Hubbard.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Dec 17, 20252 min read

Hand holds "Borderline Fiction" book by Derek Owusu. Bold red and black design with a silhouette. Bookshelf background with colorful spines.

Hand holds "Borderline Fiction" book by Derek Owusu. Bold red and black design with a silhouette. Bookshelf background with colorful spines.

Canongate Book Mail 💌

This week, I was thrilled to receive a special delivery of book mail—all from the incredible Canongate Books!

The_Secret_Bookreview

Dec 16, 20252 min read

Hand holding a tablet displaying "The Christmas Tree Farm" book cover with a festive cabin. Colorful bookshelves in the background.

Hand holding a tablet displaying "The Christmas Tree Farm" book cover with a festive cabin. Colorful bookshelves in the background.

The Christmas Tree Farm 🎄

By Laurie Gilmore.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Dec 13, 20252 min read

Hand holds "Three Weeks in July" book against colorful bookshelf. Red text and London Bridge image on cover. Bookstore setting.

Hand holds "Three Weeks in July" book against colorful bookshelf. Red text and London Bridge image on cover. Bookstore setting.

Three Weeks in July: 7/7, The Aftermath, and the Deadly Manhunt

By Adam Wishart and James Nally

The_Secret_Bookreview

Dec 10, 20253 min read

Hand holds a green-and-white striped book titled "The Unrepentant Short Stories" by Sharmini Aphrodite. Bookshelf with colorful spines in background.

Hand holds a green-and-white striped book titled "The Unrepentant Short Stories" by Sharmini Aphrodite. Bookshelf with colorful spines in background.

The Unrepentant: Short Stories 💚🤍

By Sharmini Aphrodite.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Dec 8, 20252 min read

If We Ever Meet Again 💋🇨🇳

If We Ever Meet Again 💋🇨🇳

If We Ever Meet Again 💋🇨🇳

By Ana Huang.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Dec 6, 20252 min read

Hand holds a book titled "Christmas at the French Repair Shop" by Sophie Claire. Cozy festive illustration. Bookshelves in the blurry background.

Hand holds a book titled "Christmas at the French Repair Shop" by Sophie Claire. Cozy festive illustration. Bookshelves in the blurry background.

Christmas at the French Repair Shop 🇫🇷🎄

By Sophie Claire.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Dec 5, 20252 min read

A hand holds a book titled "Work Horse" by Caroline Palmer, wrapped with a red ribbon and badge, against a colorful bookshelf backdrop.

A hand holds a book titled "Work Horse" by Caroline Palmer, wrapped with a red ribbon and badge, against a colorful bookshelf backdrop.

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

This week's round-up of beautiful book mail!

The_Secret_Bookreview

Nov 30, 20253 min read

Hand holding a book titled "The Cracks We Bear" by Catalina Infante, against a grassy field and blue sky. Text includes "advance uncorrected proof."

Hand holding a book titled "The Cracks We Bear" by Catalina Infante, against a grassy field and blue sky. Text includes "advance uncorrected proof."

The Cracks We Bear 🤱🏽

By Catalina Infante Beovic.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Nov 29, 20252 min read

Hand holds a red book with a mountain and fox illustration. Quote says, "I would like to see it all before the world ends... that's why I'm here." Bookshelf blurred in background.

Hand holds a red book with a mountain and fox illustration. Quote says, "I would like to see it all before the world ends... that's why I'm here." Bookshelf blurred in background.

A Love Story from the End of the World: Stories 🌍♥️

By Juhea Kim.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Nov 28, 20252 min read

A hand holds the book "Trying" by Chloé Caldwell against a colorful bookshelf backdrop.

A hand holds the book "Trying" by Chloé Caldwell against a colorful bookshelf backdrop.

Trying: A Memoir 🤍

By Chloë Caldwell.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Nov 27, 20252 min read

Hand holding a book titled "The Shame Game" with a tic-tac-toe design. Bookshelf with colorful books in the blurred background.

Hand holding a book titled "The Shame Game" with a tic-tac-toe design. Bookshelf with colorful books in the blurred background.

The Shame Game ❌

By L. D. Smithson

The_Secret_Bookreview

Nov 26, 20252 min read

Hand holding the book "Doctored" with a blue cover, red pill graphic, and text about Alzheimer's. Background: blurred bookshelves.

Hand holding the book "Doctored" with a blue cover, red pill graphic, and text about Alzheimer's. Background: blurred bookshelves.

Icon Books Book Mail 💌

This week, I was thrilled to receive a special delivery of book mail—all from the incredible Icon Books.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Nov 24, 20253 min read

A hand holds a book titled "All That Dies in April" by Mariana Travacio, against a blurry outdoor backdrop. Text notes it's an advance proof.

A hand holds a book titled "All That Dies in April" by Mariana Travacio, against a blurry outdoor backdrop. Text notes it's an advance proof.

All That Dies In April 🏜️

By Mariana Travacio.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Nov 22, 20252 min read

Nighttime hotel entrance with ornate columns, holiday decorations, and warm lighting. "Crown Hotel" text on red mat. Vertical banner nearby.

Nighttime hotel entrance with ornate columns, holiday decorations, and warm lighting. "Crown Hotel" text on red mat. Vertical banner nearby.

Berwins Salon North presents: Redefining Who We Are – Past, Present and Pixelated 🧠

Join me as we step behind the scenes at Harrogate International Festivals as part of the press team! 🎭✨

The_Secret_Bookreview

Nov 21, 20252 min read

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