We hope you had a great Easter break and managed to fit in some quiet time with a good book. After all, 2008 is the National Year of Reading, a year-long celebration of reading in all its forms. NYR aims to build a greater national passion for reading among families, kids and adults alike. At the bottom of this email you will find more books in the categories you have told us you like. But first some of this month's highlights.

Debut of the Month Carved in BoneOur Debut of the Month is Carved in Bone by Jefferson Bass – the writing team of journalist Jon Jefferson and Dr Bill Bass, a world-renowned anthropologist. In this superbly atmospheric thriller, a woman’s body is found almost perfectly mummified in a cave, 30 years after her death. Back at the ‘body farm’, a patch of Tennessee University ground where corpses are left to decay for scientific research, even the brilliant Dr Brockton is baffled – but he’s determined to get to the root of the mystery. Books of the Month FerneyFerney, by James Long, was first published in 1999, but went out of print when the author switched publishers. In the years afterwards, this enthralling novel picked up quite a cult following, with copies of the book making a lot more than the RRP on ebay. Well now it’s back, so you can stop bidding and buy it at 25% off the RRP on Lovereading! Mike and Gally move to Somerset to make a new start. But the relationship comes under strain when an old countryman, Ferney, shows up. Why does he know so much about Gally? And what is the truth about their shared past? We also have an exclusive free to enter competition – where you can win signed books and a signed edition of the poem James Long wrote that features in the book. Misery MemoirsHard Man, by Scotsman Alan Guthrie, is his third ‘tartan noir’ novel, mixing acerbic wit and over-the-top violence. After Jacob Baxter’s young married daughter falls pregnant with another man’s baby, the Baxter clan have to fight non-stop to protect her from her karate expert husband. Brilliantly funny and macabre. Biography of the Month HomeAnd our Biography of the Month Home by Julie Andrews. While we all remember the candy sweet roles, such as Maria in the Sound of Music the truth of her early life was more sanguine with an alcoholic mother and abusive father. Read an exclusive extract today. AUTHOR OF THE MONTHAuthor of the Month Anita Shreve Body SurfingIain BanksAnd finally our Author of the Month is American writer Anita Shreve. Shreve taught in high schools for a number of years after graduating from university, before quitting to follow her writing dream. Here at Lovereading we’re leading with her new paperback novel, Body Surfing. A beautifully written book, set against a New Hampshire seaside backdrop with a tale of a young woman torn between two brothers.   So get browsing and find some great books to keep you entertained throughout April.
This Month's Featured 'Crime / Whodunit' Books
The Alibi Man Tami Hoag If you’ve not read Tami Hoag before, this is an excellent place to start for it’s a great read … but not her best, which means once you’ve tried her you’ve got a great time ahead!  It is a tale... £5.24 Save 25%
The Good Thief's Guide to Amsterdam Chris Ewan This is such fun, a good, light-hearted caper of theft and skulduggery introducing us to a memorable anti-hero, one Charlie Howard, writer and thief.  He is asked to steal two plaster monkeys and straightaway the fun begins.  Sadly the explanation... £5.24 Save 25%
Creation in Death J D Robb This series goes from strength to strength. Although you can read this as a stand alone it might help to have read the previous books for character development but still a thoroughly enjoyable read if you haven’t. This book focuses... £5.24 Save 25%
This Month's Featured 'Literary / Contemporary' Books
Lies Enrique De Heriz This won the Booksellers Award in the author’s home country of Spain and is a fascinating and intriguing read. Lies and legends that have been passed down for generations are brought to light and show how they affect lives and... £5.99 Save 25%
Strangers Taichi Yamada This is a modern Japanese ghost story with a twist which has a twist on its twist.  It’s beautifully written, quite gentle – romantic – not scary, hypnotic, lyrical and highly recommended.Comparison: Haruki Murakami, Ben Sherwood, Alice... £5.99 Save 25%
This Month's Featured 'Relationship Tales' Books
The Opposite of Love Julie Buxbaum Emily Haxby seemingly has it all but she is not happy and turns her back on the life she had to rediscover herself. There are interesting characters along the way as Emily goes on her journey of self-discovery. This will... £8.24 Save 25%
The Choice Nicholas Sparks Interestingly this man has a huge following in America but somehow we haven’t really caught on to him over here.  Maybe we don’t trust men to write in this sensitive, human drama/romantic area.  But trust this man, he can make... £5.24 Save 25%
The Duke and I Julia Quinn This is the first in a delightful series where each book tells the tale of how each of the eight children of the Bridgerton family find love.  Jane Austen meets Bridget Jones in this charming Regency-set romantic comedy.A new series... £5.24 Save 25%
This Month's Featured 'Mystery / Thriller' Books
The Death Pictures Simon Hall A pacey thriller with plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing. An artist has been murdered and a rapist is on the loose and journalist Dan Groves has the inside track on both news stories, however he soon... £5.24 Save 25%
Blood in the Water Gillian Galbraith An Edinburgh-based police-procedural debut crime novel featuring Alice Rice with the second one coming into hardback at the same time (Where the Shadow Falls).  This is very special indeed.  It starts quite ordinarily but as the body count mounts so... £5.24 Save 25%
God's Spy Juan Gomez Jurado Investigating murders in the wake of the pope’s death reveals a lot more than just some psychotic, power-crazed cardinal wanting the top job.  Here lies a bed of abuse, cover-up, manipulation and doctored information in a tremendous thriller mixing the ... £5.24 Save 25%
Carved in Bone Jefferson Bass April 2008 Debut of the Month. A new writing team bring us a great thriller with fascinating forensic detail made all the more gripping by knowing that one of the authors... £5.99 Save 25%
Hard Man Allan Guthrie April 2008 Book of the Month.Brutal, violent, Edinburgh-based, hard-boiled, dark tale of the criminal underworld, dysfunctional families, senseless violence and bad men.  It rips along – utterly unputdownable.Comparison: Stuart MacBride, Patrick Quinlan, Simon Lewis – Bad... £5.24 Save 25%
Darkly Dreaming Dexter Jeff Lindsay A very cleverly plotted serial killer tale with a difference and introducing Dexter Morgan who will star in many a tale to come. What makes these so different is that Dexter, who is an analyst for the Miami Police, has killed... £5.24 Save 25%
This Month's Featured 'Historical Fiction' Books
The Blood of Flowers Anita Amirrezvani An enthralling read set in 17th century Iran with much factual detail (especially on rug making), adding a fascinating insight into the culture of a very different world. It includes Iranian legends at the close of each chapter, which adds... £5.99 Save 25%
The House of Lanyon Valerie Anand Historical fiction set against the backdrop of the War of the Roses. Peter Lanyon and Liza are forced to marry despite both being in love with other people, in order to satisfy Peter’s father’s need to create a powerful dynasty.... £5.24 Save 25%
The Lost Diary of Don Juan Douglas Abrams A passionate adventure story about the greatest lover in fiction, Don Juan. 16th  Century Spain is brought to life as we follow the exploits of this charming and chivalrous lothario. Full of romance and action this is a novel to indulge... £5.24 Save 25%
This Month's Featured 'Family Drama' Books
Midnight Champagne Manette Ansay This story is told through various characters on the wedding day of April and Caleb. As we follow the wedding party throughout the day we listen to various stories about marriage and the character’s hopes and fears. An insightful look... £5.99 Save 25%
This is Your Song, Lola Rose Donna Hay This fast-paced novel is set during the American leg of a rock band's tour. Lola takes on the role of tour manager as a way of getting to know her newly discovered dad, rock legend Rick Wild. Nicely drawn characters... £7.49 Save 25%
The Way the Crow Flies Ann-Marie MacDonald Terrific, there is no other word; long (736 pages) but it doesn’t feel it. In fact the book falls into two halves and at the end of the first you wonder why the second is needed … and then you... £5.99 Save 25%
This Month's Featured 'Biography / Autobiography' Books
Home : A Memoir of My Early Years Julie Andrews April 2008 Biography of the Month.Following Julie’s childhood years and through to the point where Disney offer her ‘Mary Poppins’ at the age of 28 this is a thoroughly enjoyable and interesting insight into the performers formative years. Although... £14.24 Save 25%
My Life on a Hillside Allotment Terry Walton This is the chap who has been giving advice to allotment holders on the Jeremy Vine show on Radio 2 since 2003. Even if you are not a keen gardener there is something in this delightful book for everyone. Not... £5.99 Save 25%
Jane Boleyn : The Infamous Lady Rochford Julia Fox The Boleyn family has always been an intriguing one and this book aims to give us more of an idea about Jane, the wife of George Boleyn. History has her down as the woman who was responsible for the executions... £7.49 Save 25%
Bad Blood Lorna Sage In one of the most extraordinary memoirs of recent years, Lorna Sage brings alive her girlhood in post-war provincial Britain.  £4.49 Save 25%
This Month's Featured 'Horror / Fantasy / SciFi' Books
The Voice of the Gods Trudi Canavan Trudi launched her career with The Black Magician  trilogy, wonderful, imaginary stuff.  This is the conclusion to her second trilogy, Age of the Five, so by now you should be well and truly hooked – and if not, why not?Comparison:... £5.99 Save 25%
Flowers for Algernon Daniel Keyes Flowers for Algernon  was originally a Hugo Award-winning short story which became the Nebula Award-winning novel and an Oscar-winning film (Charly). Beautifully written and deeply affecting, the novel is a remarkable literary tour de force. £5.99 Save 25%
Divided Kingdom Rupert Thomson You’ll either love this or hate this!  No one can dispute the fact that Thomson’s prose is lyrical and truly mesmerizing but unless you can understand and are prepared to believe a United Kingdom that is split into four countries... £5.99 Save 25%
This Month's Featured ''new gen' - Great Fiction for Teens and Young Adults' Books
Slam Nick Hornby Gripping and funny this novel will appeal to all those who have ever picked up a skateboard and even those who haven't.   From the author who brought you High Fidelity and Fever Pitch comes a new novel written for the teenage audience.... £5.24 Save 25%
Accidents Of Nature Harriet Mcbryde Johnson A hard hitting but heartwarming story to change everyone's view of disability forever. Jean has cerebral palsy but her parents have always made her think that the goal was to be as 'normal' as normal as possible. Ten days at... £3.74 Save 25%
The Knife That Killed Me Anthony Mcgowan No holds are barred in this gripping story about knife crime. And there's no way to put it down…Tautly written, it captures how diffident Paul tries to chart his way through rival classroom gangs. Being an outsider is dangerous and... £4.49 Save 25%
Message In A Bottle Valerie Zenatti A poignant story of love across a war torn divide. Moved to think about those on the 'other side' after a suicide attack outside her home, seventeen year old Tal sends out a message in a bottle. Soon she is... £5.24 Save 25%
A Bad Boy Can Be Good For A Girl Tanya Lee Stone This is a brilliantly observed wake-up call for teenagers about life and love and the pitfalls of choosing the bad boy as your man. A story of self-discovery, broken hearts but more than anything any girl who reads this book... £4.49 Save 25%