Today I am delighted to be hosting the blog tour for Turbulent Wake by Paul Hardistry. A bewitching, powerful and deeply moving story of love, loss and grief. This extraordinary departure from the critically acclaimed thriller writer Paul E Hardisty… Read More ›
Greatbooks
Mr Doubler Begins Again by Seni Glaister
Potatoes, gin and friendship… Do you ever come across a book that you just know you’re going to love? Well last summer I was invited along to the HQ Stories Summer Showcase and I met some wonderful authors that night… Read More ›
Call Me Star Girl by Louise Beech
A Tales Before Bedtime Sunday Review Sometimes you discover an author and there is an instant connection. You soak up their words and disappear into their worlds. Whenever you hear there is a new offering on the horizon your ears… Read More ›
A Far Away Magic by Amy Wilson
Haunting prose that feeds the magical story as monsters are battled, fears are faced and grief is overcome. There is something quite beautiful in Bavar and Angel’s relationship. A special connection that makes them gentler, braver and more compassionate. Angel… Read More ›
Christmas 2017 – Book Advent – Day Ten
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart I first read this book three years ago now and it’s stayed with me ever since. Haunting and well crafted, this is a pretty special piece of YA fiction. It brought E.Lockhart to my… Read More ›
The Last Days of Leda Grey by Essie Fox
I originally reviewed this title last year for Lovereading. I’ve been a fan of Essie’s since first reading the wonderful Elijah’s Mermaid in 2013. Her writing is haunting and incredibly atmospheric and I’ve loved each one of her memorable novels…. Read More ›
The Boy With One Name by J.R. Wallis
It’s Saturday and it’s Autumn – a great time to buy books. I absolutely love Middle Grade fiction. It’s exciting and there is such an amazing choice for kids (and those of us still kids at heart). Unfortunately although there… Read More ›
A blast from the past… because sometimes a novel becomes so much more.
Two years ago I published an article on Kate Kerrigan’s novel The Dress. It’s one of those novels that I enjoyed so much I know I’ll revisit whenever I fancy curling up with an old friend. This novel in particular… Read More ›
Poppy and the Blooms by Fiona Woodcock
Firstly, before I go any further, I just have to say that Fiona is a beautiful illustrator. She uses a variety of both medium and techniques that result in some visually stunning images. This is evident in her second picture… Read More ›
Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal
Courages, strength and erotica is at the heart of this humorous, heart-warming tale about a clash of cultures and the women in our lives we should never take for granted. Nikki is a modern girl living in London who is… Read More ›