November Wrap Up (2025)

 Hey guys, this is Abi here, 

And I'm back with my November Wrap Up (2025)! 

Not as successful a month as last month, with just three finished books- and two of them were re-reads!

I think I just needed a free month, in the past couple of weeks for the very least. 

To be honest, I don't see much changing in December, because of how full on I know it's going to be- but what I will be looking forward to is the posting I'll be doing on here! 

Anyway, I hope you enjoy reading about my finished books for the month- despite it being shorter than usual. 

1. Neverwhere (London Below #1), by Neil Gaiman 

I finally read a new Neil Gaiman book! It's a shame that I enjoyed it so much- the sequel has been in the preparation stage for several years. I'm holding out on hope that it'll someday be released- and that when the time is right, Neil Gaiman will pick up a pen and carry on working on it. 

I have so many thoughts on this book that they're all fighting to be written down first. I have way too many thoughts on this book to suck them all into a wrap up. Maybe I should replace that Christmas book tag with a review instead... 

Okay, normal human being thrust into the world of the supernatural, with treachery, spies, murder, violence, challenges, and most of all, an epic adventure with unforgettable characters. All for one simple act of kindness, which is rare nowadays. Especially in London. 

Part of me wishes I hadn't read this, because then I wouldn't have become attached to this story, and have to wait for the sequel like the rest of the world. But then I never would have read it. 

And that's even worse.

Definitely a contender for one of my top three Neil Gaiman books. 

2. 32C, That's Me, by Chris Higgins

An old favourite, which I read in one morning. Sometimes you just need to pick up an old favourite. 

32c, That's Me, is about a girl called Jess- who thinks she has it all. The female lead in her school play, Macbeth, a great, not very annoying family, a gorgeous boyfriend. Then her mother is diagnosed with breast cancer- and everything starts to fall apart. She doesn't know where her Dad is half the time, the witches want their clutches on her boyfriend- who plays Macbeth. And then there's her Mum- who might just end up dying. 

I'm not sure what it was that created such a need to pick this book up, or to read it in one sitting, but I'm so glad I did. Chris Higgins was very much a comfort author for me growing up. She deals with very transitional issues in her books, from first love, breast cancer, dementia, eating disorders. You get the picture. They're always short, and impacting, but with extremely likeable protagonists. To be honest, it was just nice to go back to an enjoyable, but hard-hitting book. 

3. Paula: My Story So Far, by Paula Radcliffe

Nothing has made me more excited to start Marathon training than reading this gem. When I turned to my list of comfort reads, in a time when I verging on a reading slump, this was the first book in the pile. Admittedly, the writing isn't the best, but then, Paula isn't an author, she's an athlete, and although it might not be the greatest masterpiece, it's a very honest account of her upbringing and professional career, through and through. 

Whether you are a seasonal runner, or just starting out, this book is worth the read. Because this book is straight to the point. It's real. It shows the highs and lows. It deals with doping, injuries, set backs, world records, and all that comes with the demanding life of a professional distance runner. Of course, the average runner doesn't have to deal with doping allegations or losing out on a world record, but believe me when I say, there's something in this book for everyone. 

Okay! Those are all the books I read in November! It may have only been three, but I'm satisfied with that. I'm sure there are people that read more than me this month, but even if you just picked up a book this month, that's still great. Welcome to the club :-) . 

I hope you have a lovely weekend, and I'll see you all soon with my December TBR (loose)! 

Byeeeeee! 

-Abi