Grab a Book & Play Booktivity! discussion

Read any good books lately that fit our monthly theme?

Here's the place to share your opinions / reactions / recommendations.


The theme for October 2025 is:
Leaves Turning Colors: Read a book with an orange, yellow or red cover.


Happy reading!

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A Perilous Undertaking – Deanna Raybourn – 4****
Book two in the Veronica Speedwell series has our heroine taking on a case at the behest of Lady Sundridge, who begs Veronica to save a man from execution. I really like this series. Veronica is quite the strong heroine. She is a naturalist, studying butterflies, but she is also an astute observer and not prone to sit idly by when there is an injustice that needs correction. Her spats with Stoker are priceless, and I love the sexual tension between them. Veronica is NOT your typical Victorian lady! She knows what she likes and is not shy about seeking her own pleasure.
LINK to my full review

Ava's Manby Rick Bragg
5 stars


This is my third time reading this book. That's how much I love this book. The author wrote this book about his grandfather, who he never met, as he died before the author was born, so his story is taken from stories he has gathered from his family.

Kept – Y. Euny Hong – 3***
Judith Lee is descended from a Korean royal family and is used to the privileges of her status. But when her family cuts her off after she graduates, she is at a loss for how to pay off her many debts. Then she’s introduced to the madame of a house of high-society girls who are in-demand courtesans. Social satire is not my favorite genre, but there were some episodes I found quite entertaining. Not sure Jude learned anything from the experience; she still relied on men to save her from troubles of her own making.
LINK to my full review

Deja Dead - Kathy Reich
Temperance Brennan Series Book #1 - (Canada)
Genera: Mystery & Suspense/Medical Examiner/10th anniversary publication of the first book of the series
5★
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The Bump - Sidney Karger - (New York, California)
Genera: M/M Romance/Parenthood via Surrogate
4.5★
Review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...