As I mentioned last month, I plan to go through the entire alphabet, one letter per month. For February 2021, I’m listing all of my favourite novels that begin with the letter ‘B‘. I am choosing these titles from the books I’ve read since I began blogging seriously – five years ago (when I retired). My apologies…. there are 30 books recommended here. Who knew so many titles began with B? Included among these are at least 4 of my favourite all-time books!
If the title begins with an initial article such as The, A, An etc., I will be using the second word. For instance, “A Man called Ove” will be included in my M post. “The Silent Patient” will be listed in my S post.
Hopefully you’ll find something that interests you from these posts. As always, I’ve linked the book cover to Goodreads, and the title link will take you to my review of the book. I’ve included only those books that I’ve rating 4 stars or higher.
“Breakers” by Doug Johnstone
“Breaking Light” by Karin Altenberg
“Britt-Marie was Here” by Fredrik Backman
“Beartown” by Fredrik Backman
“The Beautiful Dead” by Belinda Bauer
“Black Widow” by Chris Brookmyre
“Black Rabbit Hall” by Eve Chase
“Blacktop Wasteland” by S.A. Cosby
“Broken Grace” by E.C. Diskin
“Bright Stars” by Sophie Duffy
“The Butterfly House” by Katrine Engberg
“The Beach at Doonshean” by Penny Feeny
“A Bad, Bad Thing” by Elena Forbes
“Blood in the Water” by Gillian Galbraith
“Before She Disappeared” by Lisa Gardner
“Block 46” by Johana Gustawsson
“Before It’s Too Late” by Jane Isaac
“The Big Chill” by Doug Johnstone
“The Birds that Stay” by Ann Lambert
“Blood Lines” by Angela Marsons
“The Blackhouse” by Peter May
“Beside Myself” by Ann Morgan
“The Bird Tribunal” by Agnes Ravatn
“The Boy from Zion Street” by Geoffrey Seed
“The Birdwatcher” by William Shaw
“The Boy who Shoots Crows” by Randall Silvis
“The Broken Girls” by Simone St. James
“Blood Orange” by Harriet Tyce
“The Beekeeper’s Promise” by Fiona Valpy
“Blackberry & Wild Rose” by Sonia Velton
If you have already read any of these titles, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
When someone asks me to recommend a book…
Fictionophile 
I would really like to read Beartown.
A couple from me: Blaze Island by Catherine Bush, Brighten the Corner Where You Are by Carol Bruneau, and Butter Honey Pig Bread by Franseca Ekwuyasi.
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Thanks for the recommendations Naomi. ♥ Love that last title… I’ll investigate.
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Bear Town is such a wonderful, difficult read.
Love this prompt!
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I’m glad you approve of my idea for sharing recommendations. I have loved every Fredrik Backman book I’ve ever read… and I’ve read them all.
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I have read Britt Marie, Bear Town and Broken Girls, all wonderful titles. Before She Disappeared is waiting for me to pick it up at the library, but we had a large snowfall last night, so I did not go anywhere today. Hopefully tomorrow. Lots of others on this list to check out.
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So glad you found a copy of “Before She Disappeared “. Hope you enjoy it 😊📚🤞
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Thanks Lynne.
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Loved a few these too Lynne!
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Great to hear Nicki 👍😍📚
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Breakers is brilliant, one of Doug Johnston’s best I think. Also really enjoyed Peter May’s The Black House and all of that trilogy actually.
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Same here Joanne. I thoroughly enjoyed both of those and I’m pleased to hear that you did too 😀
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A great random way for readers to find books, thanks. And some interesting looking books – off to check out a couple
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Hope you find a winner Judith. 😉📚🤞
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Haven’t read any Bs this year yet. Last year I read Bluebeard, by Kurt Vonnegut.
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Thanks Neil. These were culled from my past 5-6 years of reading.
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B is a great letter! 🙌
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