Lee Gregory
@leegregory.bsky.social
Husband & Father. Here to natter about all things books and whisky.
Very behind on book reviews, need to catch up!
June 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Very behind on book reviews, need to catch up!
#75 Better Off Dead by Lee Child. The 26th Reacher novel may not be the sheer tour de force of some of its predecessors, but its still an enjoyable way to spend a weekend. There's enough here to keep me wanting more Reacher for a while yet 📚💙
May 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
#75 Better Off Dead by Lee Child. The 26th Reacher novel may not be the sheer tour de force of some of its predecessors, but its still an enjoyable way to spend a weekend. There's enough here to keep me wanting more Reacher for a while yet 📚💙
#74 The Malevolent Eight by @decastell.bsky.social. Oh this is fun. Hilarious, witty, violent, depraved, and fun. This was such a joy to read - it picks up from book 1 and just takes the crazy to new levels. As ever, de Castell's writing is compelling and engaging, and not one page is wasted 📚💙
May 8, 2025 at 3:09 PM
#74 The Malevolent Eight by @decastell.bsky.social. Oh this is fun. Hilarious, witty, violent, depraved, and fun. This was such a joy to read - it picks up from book 1 and just takes the crazy to new levels. As ever, de Castell's writing is compelling and engaging, and not one page is wasted 📚💙
#73 End Game. The final Will Robie book by David Baldacci is a non stop page turner that is the explosive finale that Robie deserves. A cracking read 📚💙
May 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
#73 End Game. The final Will Robie book by David Baldacci is a non stop page turner that is the explosive finale that Robie deserves. A cracking read 📚💙
#72 The Chalk Pit by @ellygriffiths.bsky.social. Such a comforting and easy read with old friends, that again doesn't fail to touch on and discuss darker and difficult subjects. I'd love to devour the rest of the series but dont want them to end! 📚💙
May 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
#72 The Chalk Pit by @ellygriffiths.bsky.social. Such a comforting and easy read with old friends, that again doesn't fail to touch on and discuss darker and difficult subjects. I'd love to devour the rest of the series but dont want them to end! 📚💙
#71 A Schooling in Murder. Such an entertaining and clever new standalone by Andrew Taylor. Written from the perspective of a (recently murdered) ghost, we follow her as she invisibly wanders the grounds of a boarding school trying to solve her murder. Its clever and unique and a great whodunnit 📚💙
April 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM
#71 A Schooling in Murder. Such an entertaining and clever new standalone by Andrew Taylor. Written from the perspective of a (recently murdered) ghost, we follow her as she invisibly wanders the grounds of a boarding school trying to solve her murder. Its clever and unique and a great whodunnit 📚💙
#70 The Ex Wife by @timsullivanauthor.bsky.social Another entertaining short story featuring the brilliant George Cross. A great way to pass a spare hour, and a perfect reminder of just how good these books are 📚💙
April 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
#70 The Ex Wife by @timsullivanauthor.bsky.social Another entertaining short story featuring the brilliant George Cross. A great way to pass a spare hour, and a perfect reminder of just how good these books are 📚💙
#69 A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett. This uniquely brilliant series gets even better. Such a great concept that is expanded and broadened in this second book. Such a pleasure to read, one of those rare books you wish wouldnt end 📚💙
April 25, 2025 at 10:52 AM
#69 A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett. This uniquely brilliant series gets even better. Such a great concept that is expanded and broadened in this second book. Such a pleasure to read, one of those rare books you wish wouldnt end 📚💙
#68 Carnival of Lies by @dvbishop.com. The 5th book in the brilliant Aldo series might just be the best yet. A thrilling adventure that drags Aldo from Florence to Venice and back. Its such a fun read. Contessa Valentine Coltello is such a joyful character to read (need a standalone!) I loved it 📚💙
April 25, 2025 at 10:49 AM
#68 Carnival of Lies by @dvbishop.com. The 5th book in the brilliant Aldo series might just be the best yet. A thrilling adventure that drags Aldo from Florence to Venice and back. Its such a fun read. Contessa Valentine Coltello is such a joyful character to read (need a standalone!) I loved it 📚💙
#67 The Guilty by David Baldacci. Another brilliant instalment in the Will Robie series. Robie and Reel are such great characters to read. The action as ever is non-stop, and never fails to let my attention slip 📚💙
April 25, 2025 at 10:42 AM
#67 The Guilty by David Baldacci. Another brilliant instalment in the Will Robie series. Robie and Reel are such great characters to read. The action as ever is non-stop, and never fails to let my attention slip 📚💙
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To celebrate the completion of The Library Trilogy with THE BOOK THAT HELD HER HEART, I'm giving away the full set of signed Locked Library special editions.
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Contest held across my socials - enter elsewhere too to increase chances.
Winner chosen randomly from all entries.
To enter just repost.
Contest held across my socials - enter elsewhere too to increase chances.
Winner chosen randomly from all entries.
April 17, 2025 at 1:23 PM
To celebrate the completion of The Library Trilogy with THE BOOK THAT HELD HER HEART, I'm giving away the full set of signed Locked Library special editions.
To enter just repost.
Contest held across my socials - enter elsewhere too to increase chances.
Winner chosen randomly from all entries.
To enter just repost.
Contest held across my socials - enter elsewhere too to increase chances.
Winner chosen randomly from all entries.
#66 The Savage Isle by Michael Arnold. The first in a new series set in Britain on the eve of the Roman invasion. Its such a great read. Told from the British perspective, it focuses on the tribes and their way of life with the looming threat of Rome on the horizon. A unique and remarkable story 📚💙
April 11, 2025 at 2:54 PM
#66 The Savage Isle by Michael Arnold. The first in a new series set in Britain on the eve of the Roman invasion. Its such a great read. Told from the British perspective, it focuses on the tribes and their way of life with the looming threat of Rome on the horizon. A unique and remarkable story 📚💙
#65 A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon. This is an intriguing and immersive fantasy tale. I don't think i was able to give it the time and commitment it deserved unfortunately, but there was a lot here to enjoy 📚💙
April 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
#65 A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon. This is an intriguing and immersive fantasy tale. I don't think i was able to give it the time and commitment it deserved unfortunately, but there was a lot here to enjoy 📚💙
#64 The Man in the Canary Waistcoat by @susangrosseyauthor.bsky.social. The second Sam Plank novel is another brilliant Regency financial crime thriller. Plank is such a great character. These books are such a joy to read 📚💙
April 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
#64 The Man in the Canary Waistcoat by @susangrosseyauthor.bsky.social. The second Sam Plank novel is another brilliant Regency financial crime thriller. Plank is such a great character. These books are such a joy to read 📚💙
#63 Battle of the Bands by @caimhmc.bsky.social Another hilarious short story featuring Bunny McGarry. Everything Caimh writes has me in stiches, and this is no exception 📚💙
April 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
#63 Battle of the Bands by @caimhmc.bsky.social Another hilarious short story featuring Bunny McGarry. Everything Caimh writes has me in stiches, and this is no exception 📚💙
#62 The Wanted by Robert Crais. Another brilliant read from the brilliant Robert Crais. The writing is so slick and easy, he leads us through the story at breakneck pace, yet it never feels rushed. No page is ever wasted. A genius at work 📚💙
March 29, 2025 at 10:48 PM
#62 The Wanted by Robert Crais. Another brilliant read from the brilliant Robert Crais. The writing is so slick and easy, he leads us through the story at breakneck pace, yet it never feels rushed. No page is ever wasted. A genius at work 📚💙
#61 The White Knight by Scott Mariani. Ben Hope comes to the aid of an old friend in another thrilling adventure that spans the globe. I always enjoy spending more time with Ben and his loyal mates 📚💙
March 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
#61 The White Knight by Scott Mariani. Ben Hope comes to the aid of an old friend in another thrilling adventure that spans the globe. I always enjoy spending more time with Ben and his loyal mates 📚💙
#60 The Art of a Lie by @laurasrobinson.bsky.social. Such a hugely enjoyable read. I've been looking forward to getting my hands on this for ages. Brilliantly written, and ingeniously plotted. Unlike previous books by the author, we're given the twist early, and the brilliance is not knowing (1/2)
March 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
#60 The Art of a Lie by @laurasrobinson.bsky.social. Such a hugely enjoyable read. I've been looking forward to getting my hands on this for ages. Brilliantly written, and ingeniously plotted. Unlike previous books by the author, we're given the twist early, and the brilliance is not knowing (1/2)
#59 The Woman in Blue by @ellygriffiths.bsky.social. Another brilliant read in the Ruth Galloway series. A brilliant mix of religion and mysticism, this is a seriously good murder mystery that really did keep me guessing 📚💙
March 24, 2025 at 3:23 PM
#59 The Woman in Blue by @ellygriffiths.bsky.social. Another brilliant read in the Ruth Galloway series. A brilliant mix of religion and mysticism, this is a seriously good murder mystery that really did keep me guessing 📚💙
#58 The Grave in the Ice by Satu Ramo. The second book in this brilliant Icelandic crime series. Carrying on from book 1, we follow Hildur and Jakob as they deal with another murder mystery. These books are dark, which fit with the frosty, cold setting, but theyre so enjoyable I love them 📚💙
March 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
#58 The Grave in the Ice by Satu Ramo. The second book in this brilliant Icelandic crime series. Carrying on from book 1, we follow Hildur and Jakob as they deal with another murder mystery. These books are dark, which fit with the frosty, cold setting, but theyre so enjoyable I love them 📚💙
#57 The Sentinel by Lee Child. Another strong Reacher novel after the series had begun to wane a bit. The first to be co-written with his brother, not that I noticed a difference in style at all. Really gripping and great fun as ever 📚💙
March 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
#57 The Sentinel by Lee Child. Another strong Reacher novel after the series had begun to wane a bit. The first to be co-written with his brother, not that I noticed a difference in style at all. Really gripping and great fun as ever 📚💙
#56 The Last Voice You Hear by Mick Herron. Book 2 in the Zoe Boehm series. A really enjoyable thriller that takes a little while to get going. Not as polished a book as anything from the Slow Horses series, but early signs of Herron's brilliant wit effortless diaglogue 📚💙
March 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
#56 The Last Voice You Hear by Mick Herron. Book 2 in the Zoe Boehm series. A really enjoyable thriller that takes a little while to get going. Not as polished a book as anything from the Slow Horses series, but early signs of Herron's brilliant wit effortless diaglogue 📚💙
#55 Fatal Forgery by @susangrosseyauthor.bsky.social. This is such an enjoyable book. A financial crime mystery set in Regency London, we're introduced to Constable Sam Plank as he tries to unravel a seemingly straightforward crime. Great stuff, cant wait to read the rest 📚💙
March 19, 2025 at 1:08 PM
#55 Fatal Forgery by @susangrosseyauthor.bsky.social. This is such an enjoyable book. A financial crime mystery set in Regency London, we're introduced to Constable Sam Plank as he tries to unravel a seemingly straightforward crime. Great stuff, cant wait to read the rest 📚💙
#54 The Target by David Baldacci. My favourite Will Robie book so far. The scope seems much vaster than usual in a Baldacci book, which leads to a multi layered thriller that keeps the action coming page after page 📚💙
March 19, 2025 at 1:05 PM
#54 The Target by David Baldacci. My favourite Will Robie book so far. The scope seems much vaster than usual in a Baldacci book, which leads to a multi layered thriller that keeps the action coming page after page 📚💙
#53 A Man Dies But Once by @matthewharffy.bsky.social. A brilliant prequal novella to the equally brilliant Dark Frontier. I hope we get more westerns from Harffy. The writing, as always, is top quality. For such a short story he packs a lot in here. Its entertaining as hell and so enjoyable 📚💙
March 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
#53 A Man Dies But Once by @matthewharffy.bsky.social. A brilliant prequal novella to the equally brilliant Dark Frontier. I hope we get more westerns from Harffy. The writing, as always, is top quality. For such a short story he packs a lot in here. Its entertaining as hell and so enjoyable 📚💙