#SixforSunday

Hello hello my lovelies,

Another week gone by and still it's stormy out. My half term is over and it's back to work tomorrow.
Whilst I love being at home, it has been a bit of a disastrous week. My car went in for it's MOT. £195 later it passed! Oh my goodness. That meant all my plans for the week went out of the window as I had no money. Then the following day, I left the freezer door open and didn't realise until the next afternoon, so I had to throw everything away. Sad times!

Anyway, enough wallowing in the bad things, let's get on to the Six For Sunday meme. The theme this week is favourite covers or types of cover.

I'm one of those people who is really swayed by a book cover. I was talking to my class about this the other week, and one of my boys said that he isn't interested in the cover, so long as the blurb is good. That's what makes books so interesting don't you think? They mean different things to different people. What one sees in one could be seen differently by another. 
I have an unwritten rule thatI won't read a book if I've seen the film first. This is because I like to use my imagination and picture the scenes the way I want them to be. If I watch the film after I've read the book I can adjust my thinking and try to understand why the producer saw it differently to me. 
Do you have any unwritten rules?

Anyway, back to book covers. I am a sucker for gold foiling, elaborate and beautiful covers. Those that don't give much away so that I want to get on in and read it. I bought a copy of The Binding purely because of the book cover. When I then read the blurb, that was it, I had to dive straight in.

I've decided to go a bit rogue here and choose some book covers of books I haven't read yet but want to just because of the book cover (not having read the blurb) and some I have.

These are my favourite 6.

1. The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill


The title doesn't give much away and the cover doesn't tell us much either. I'm intrigued!

2. Moonlocket by Peter Bunzl

This is one from the Cogheart series. I haven't read any of them yet but I love this cover. Let me in!

3. Brightstorm by Vashti Hardy

 I'm currently reading this on audible. How beautiful is this?

4.Orion Lost by Alastair Chisholm

Love this cover! Not read this one.

5. The Turnaway Girls by Hayley Chewins

This cover is just b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l. Not read it though.

6. A Sprinkle Of Sorcery by Michelle Harrison

Just stunning cover and read it too!

If you want to join in with #sixforsunday, then hop over to alittlebutalot where Steph will guide you through it.

I hope you enjoyed reading this. 

Happy reading,

Allison xx

New books for January 2020

Hello hello my lovelies,

How excited yet frustrated do you get when you know certain books that are highly anticipated are about to come out but you don't know when?

Hopefully, I can help you out.

At the end of each month, I will showcase a few books that will be released the next month. Where possible, I will link you to a sellers page so that you can pre-order or buy as soon as it is released!

So, without further ado. here are some books coming out in January 2020.

Orion Lost by Alastair Chisholm

Release date: 9.1.20

Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd

Synopsis

The transport ship Orion is four months out of Earth when catastrophe strikes – leaving the ship and everyone on board stranded in deep space.

Suddenly it’s up to thirteen-year-old Beth and her friends to navigate through treacherous and uncharted territory to reach safety. But a heavily-damaged ship, space pirates, a mysterious alien species, and an artificial intelligence that Beth doesn’t know if she can trust means that getting home has never been so difficult…

Hugely gripping, with incredible twists and a fast-paced, action-packed story, this is an unputdownable science fiction adventure – perfect for fans of Mortal Engines and Star Wars.

If you are in Edinburgh, Alastair Chisholm is doing a Saturday Storytime at Blackwell's Bookshop, Saturday 18th January 2020 2pm - 3pm

The Girl Who Stole An Elephant by Nirzana Farook

Release date: 2.1.20

Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd

Synopsis

Chaya, a no-nonsense, outspoken hero, leads her friends and a gorgeous elephant on a noisy, fraught, joyous adventure through the jungle where revolution is stirring and leeches lurk. Will stealing the queen's jewels be the beginning or the end of everything for the intrepid gang?

With cover illustration by David Dean.

I know that this book is highly anticipated and is one I'm looking forward to reading.

Shadowsea - The Cogheart adventures 4 by Peter Bunzl

Release date: 9.1.20

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Synopsis

Swept into the bright hustle and bustle of New York, Lily, Robert and Malkin discover shadowy secrets lie beneath its surface. For there are chilling goings-on in their hotel... A strange boy held captive, haunted by an undersea mystery; and a revengeful villain with a treacherous plan. Searching for clues, Robert and Lily are plunged into deep water... But can they reveal the deadly truth before the secrets submerge them? Join Lily, Robert and Malkin on a fantastic voyage of terror and triumph, in the fourth and final Cogheart Adventure...

Nothing Ever Happens Here by Sarah Hagger-Holt

Release date: 9.1.20

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Synopsis

"This is Littlehaven. Nothing ever happens here. Until the spotlight hits my family."

Izzy's family is under the spotlight when her dad comes out as Danielle, a trans woman. Izzy is terrified her family will be torn apart. Will she lose her dad? Will her parents break up? And what will people at school say? Izzy's always been shy, but now all eyes are on her. Can she face her fears, find her voice and stand up for what's right?

So there you have them. Not just a new year but a new decade too and some exciting title to boot!

What are you most looking forward to?

Happy reading.

Allison x