January has gone by in a flash. I was furloughed (again) and have struggled a little with all that is going on – all the things outside of my control. Reading has been something of an escape as always but… Read More ›
Month: January 2021
Pizazz VS The New Kid by Sophy Henn
Today I’d like to give a shout out to book two in the brilliant Pizazz series from Sophy Henn. The sassiest superhero in town is BACK Synopsis BEING A SUPERHERO IS THE BEST THING EVER, RIGHT? WRONG! HELLO! My name… Read More ›
The Island by C L Taylor
Today on Tales we are visiting The Island, a brilliantly atmospheric and tense YA novel from bestselling author, C L Taylor. My thoughts I am so envious of our YA community today. Working as a Senior School Librarian I get… Read More ›
The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood
Now, this is just what the doctor ordered… a healthy dose of humour all wrapped up in a good old fashioned murder mystery. Today I am talking about The Marlow Murder Club, the first in a new series by the… Read More ›
Until We’re Fish by Susannah R. Drissi
Today I am delighted to be hosting the blog tour for the beautiful Until We’re Fish by Susannah R. Drissi My thoughts My goodness this is a wonderful novel and an incredibly strong debut novel from a very accomplished writer…. Read More ›
Victoria Park by Gemma Reeves
Victoria Park is a memorable read indeed and today I am delighted to be taking part in the blog tour to celebrate the publication of this remarkable debut novel from Gemma Reeves. A playful, lyrical novel about otherness, change, and… Read More ›
turn to shadow by Shelley Fallows
Hovering on the edge the shadows surround me cold, damp a place of torment Teeth clenched poised, ready to fall ‘Release’, I cry taught muscles fight back Breath, long and deep, rattling down through to my belly Only then can… Read More ›
A Welcome Distraction
In the bleak mid-winter… there is some truth to that at the moment. It isn’t the best of times and for many it is the hardest. Personally it has been a difficult start to the year and I felt actual… Read More ›
The Wife Who Knew Too Much by Michele Campbell
Today I am delighted to be taking part in the blog tour for the latest thrilling novel from Michele Campbell, The Wife Who Knew Too Much. The Wife Who knew Too Much by Michele Campbell is available now in paperback,… Read More ›
Get A Grip, Love by Kate Lucey
Happy publication day to Kate Lucey for her brilliant and brutally honest book about suffering from depression, Get a Grip, Love.