Do we just love a good read after a run?!
I know I do! Maybe you want to start reading more? Or maybe your looking for the next page turner?
I have gathered my personal favourite reads and have added some reviews below... join the RUN AND READ CLUB!
(it was a goal to read before bed instead of scrolling... and its turned into I can't stop reading!)
Our Rating system
We are going to rate books on the following based on our experience reading them:
- Couldn't put it down!
- Read and just take it in.
- Educational, take your time.
- On the edge of your seat!
- Get the tissues ready!
- A bit of a sleeper.
2026 Reads
American Tiger
I could not put this book down and over the span of 48 hours I felt apart of this story. One of those books I wish didn't end! One of my favourite books ever!
RATING = Couldn't put it down!
Page count - 340 pages | Publication Date - November 24, 2025
The house in the pines
I also could not put this book down. Each chapter brings mystery, from the present and the past. The story is woven into memories and trying to solve something tragic and unknown to the main Character Maya. This is a good one!
RATING = Couldn't put it down!
Page count - 336 pages | Publication Date - January 3, 2023
The white tiger
This book is very interesting. A real insider view of life, status and trying to survive living in India. Through one man's journey from the darkness to the lightness. It's a good read, really picks up in the second half!
RATING = Read and just take it in.
Page count - 304 pages | Publication Date - October 14, 2008
The Nightingale
This book reached my soul. Drew tears. I could not put it down. We all know about World War 11 and the horrific years it produced. I have read other novels taking place during this time but nothing has reached into my soul as much as this novel. I highly highly recommend this book!!!
RATING = Couldn't put it down!
Page count - 608 pages | Publication Date - April 25, 2017
JUST FINISHED
The edge of collapse
Series: Book 1 - A thriller for sure! Only a two day read because with every sentence my heart was pounding faster and faster! I am not a fan of books that just END which had me doc a star, however I know that its part of a series so... one must get the next book to keep the story going! If you are interested in that thriller feel this book is for you!
RATING = On the edge of your seat!
Page count - 368 pages | Publication Date - January 27, 2020
The edge of Soon Madness
Series: Book 2 - This one felt good to read... its the other side... the other location. The first book follows the main character Hannah, this one follows Hannah's, husband and son who are not with her at the time of the incident. So we are getting connected to what is happening in two different lives but during the same event. This one was a little less edge of my seat, heart racing, however very much thrilling and I cannot wait to continue with the series to have the whole story and outcome revealed!
RATING = On the edge of your seat!
Page count - 296 pages | Publication Date - February 16, 2020
Past Fav reads
Shantram
This one took awhile to read in full. I read about a quarter of it then took a break but once I picked it back up I stuck to it. Its compeling, the life of Gregory Roberts and the years of running from his escape from prison. Its a TV show now and of course the book has much more details they do a good job, I thought of capturing the overall story in the show. I love this book, it's a great long read!
RATING = Read and just take it in.
Page count - 944 pages | Publication Date - October 1, 2005
A fine balance
Four stories, four worlds told separately but then they all come together. It was fun to read not knowing what was going to come next and how it would all intertwin. I do recall wishing it didn't end and being unsatisfied with the ending lol some stories, some books just leave us that way.
RATING = Couldn't put it down.
Page count - 736 pages | Publication Date - April 5, 1997
A fine balance
I have been following Sally's running journey since 2014, when I began my Ultra Running journey. She is an amazing wonderful person and this story shares details of her life from childhood. Inspiring, real and emotional. Thank you for sharing Sally.
RATING = Couldn't put it down.
Page count - 204 pages | Publication Date - April 29, 2023