Recommended Reads for 2015

I've seen lots of blog posts lately about people setting reading challenges for themselves, and people making lists of books they want to read in 2015.

I don't tend to plan ahead with my reading, my choices are more random. It can be anything from seeing a book that catches my eye and downloading it onto my Kindle (impulse reading!), to my favourite author releasing their next book. I also do a lot of beta reading for my author friends and get to read many great books in advance (one of the perks of the job).

I don't have my own list of books that I want to read in 2015; that will happen spontaneously, as and when I come across books released throughout the year.

For those of you who are more organised and like to plan, I thought it would be nice to make a list of some books I would suggest you read in 2015. These are all books that I have enjoyed reading and would recommend to everyone!

Rock'n'Roll Suicide


Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/RocknRoll-Suici...

The whole of the Jack Lockwood Mystery series by Geoffrey David West is highly recommended. You should start with the first book in the series, and I'm sure you'll want to read the rest of them!

You Wish...


Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/You-Wish-Terry-...

Any book by Terry Tyler is worth reading, if the ones I've read are anything to go by, but I'm recommending "You Wish" because it was the first one of her books I read and I fell in love with it. If I have any plans for reading at all this year it's to try to find time to read more of her books.


The Cutting Edge


Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Cutting-Edge-Da...

I've read most of Darcia Helle's books and they are all fantastic. It's hard to pick just one to recommend, but I'm going to choose "The Cutting Edge" because it's definitely one of my favourites.

The Guardian's Apprentice


Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Guardians-Appre...

The whole of the Beyond the Veil series by J. Michael Radcliffe is brilliant. You should start with book 1, "The Guardian's Apprentice". A real treat for fantasy fans.

Weird: A Henry Ian Darling Oddity Missive One


Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Weird-Henry-Dar...

Julie Elizabeth Powell is another one of my favourite authors. I always enjoy her books. I'm recommending her latest book, which is only a short story, but it is a fabulous example of how imaginative Julie Elizabeth Powell is as a writer. Also, she's writing more books in this series, so that's something to look forward to!

Northern Whispers


Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Northern-Whispe...

I'd recommend Helle Gade's books to you whether you're a fan of poetry or not. Before reading her work, I wasn't really interested in reading poetry. Helle Gade's poetry is full of passion and heartfelt imagery. It really makes you think and evokes a myriad of emotions. She's also a talented photographer and her books include photos that accompany each of the verses.

Love & The Goddess


Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Love-Goddess-Ma...

This is a wonderfully inspirational story that many will be able to relate to. I thoroughly enjoyed it.Mary Elizabeth Coen is definitely an author to look out for.

Horse Latitudes


Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Horse-Latitudes...

I had to recommend this book because it's one of my all time favourites, full of laugh out loud humour and insightful observations. I also wanted to list it here because I've just had the pleasure of beta reading Quentin R. Bufogle's new novel, which is excellent. I'm not sure when the new novel will be out, but you should keep your eyes peeled because you won't want to miss it!

Her Fearful Symmetry


Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Her-Fearful-Sym...

This was a book that I read and didn't want it to end. I really loved the quirky characters and the twists and turns in the story.

Squalor, New Mexico


Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/SQUALOR-NEW-MEX...

I have read most of Lisette Brodey's books and really enjoyed them all. I could pick any one of them to recommend. I'm picking "Squalor, New Mexico" because it's a great example of the author's ability to create realistic characters that everyone can relate to.

The Bone Cradle


Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Bone-Cradle-C-E...

This is written for children but it's one of those books that can be enjoyed by all ages. It's a real page-turner by a talented author. The sequel, Grey Amber, is just as wonderful as well.

I'm going to stop there, but if you want some more recommendations, take a look at my book list here on Goodreads and you'll see all the books I've read and reviewed.

Happy Reading!