I do love a book challenge, so I’ve joined in with this one after spotting it on Bluesky. Day 7 – A book of short stories What you are looking for is in the library by Michiko Aoyama a…

I read this book last month, but at first couldn’t find the words to review it. As many of you probably have gleaned by now, Fredrik Backman is my favourite author. He never disappoints. His …

I read this book last month, but at first couldn't find the words to review it. As many of you probably have gleaned by now, Fredrik Backman is my favourite author. He never disappoints. His innate understanding of human nature proves that he is an 'old soul' in a young man's body. This time out, he writes of true friendship. Four teenagers who all come from families that are dysfunctional in one way or another, form a bond so great that it transcends time.

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About the Book In 1940, eighteen-year old Juliet Armstrong is reluctantly recruited into the world of espionage. Sent to an obscure department of MI5 tasked with monitoring the comings and goings o…

They say you can never have a second chance to make a good first impression. A book’s cover does just that – gives a first impression. A good cover can make a reader pick up a book. A bad cover can…

They say you can never have a second chance to make a good first impression. A book’s cover does just that – gives a first impression. A good cover can make a reader pick up a book. A bad cover can leave the book at the very bottom of a dusty pile. The covers of novels entice the reader to enter a different world.

Today, I'm featuring 5 delightful and heartfelt Christmas novellas for your December TBRs.

Today I am sharing my thoughts on Murder Takes A Vacation by Laura Lippman. I was sent a copy of the book by publisher Faber earlier this summer, and also bought a copy on Kindle. Here’s what…

On my blog today I’m taking part in the blog tour for the new novel by Johana Gustawsson, Scars of Silence. With thanks to Anne Cater from Random Things Tours for inviting me to take part. BL…

James by Percival Everett is described as 'a profound and ferociously funny novel from one of our greatest living writers'.

Today on the blog I’m sharing my thoughts on The Token, the brand new thriller from Sharon Bolton which is out today. Happy publication day. My thanks to publisher Orion for the invitation to…

narrated by Diveen Henry The author of this crime thriller debut is a criminal solicitor in London. My first thoughts are that I hope she hasn’t had to personally encounter anyone quite as ev…

narrated by Diveen Henry The author of this crime thriller debut is a criminal solicitor in London. My first thoughts are that I hope she hasn't had to personally encounter anyone quite as evil as the serial killers in this novel. As many of you know, I'm a sucker for a good British police procedural. This one had many of the features I liked.

Pocketbook e-readers will soon receive a software update for Overdrive Libby on their e-readers. Users can borrow audiobooks and e-books.

Six works of literary fiction at its most adult.

Today I am sharing my thoughts on The Confessions by Paul Bradley Carr, a rather disturbing look at a possible future under the influence of AI. My thanks to publisher Faber Books who sent me a cop…

It’s been some time since I read or reviewed anything by Debbie Viggiano; in fact, it was back in Spring 2021. The reason has nothing to do with the author and everything to do with working full-ti…

The Benefactors published June 19th 2025 with Sceptre and is described as 'brutal, tender and rigorously intelligent.

November Nonfiction 2025 is an opportunity to reflect on the year, to celebrate and appreciate nonfiction, and to share recommendations.

On my blog today, I’m sharing my thoughts on the debut novel by Natalie Jayne Clark, The Malt Whisky Murders. BLURB Whisky is a bloody business . . . When a dilapidated distillery comes up fo…

Summer by Edith Wharton (originally published in 1917) was considered quite sensational at the time due to its subject matter

Today I am sharing my thoughts on the brand new, and possibly final (boo hiss) DI Barton novel from Ross Greenwood which is out today. Happy publication day, Ross. My thanks to publisher Boldwood b…

Author : Sharon BoltonTitle : The TokenPages : 420Publisher : OrionPublication date : 6th November, 2025Source : Netgalley Seven strangers receive a mysterious note informing them of their impendin…

Today I am sharing my review of the brand new thriller from Paul Finch, The Island. I do love Paul’s writing and he is never afraid to take his readers to the darker side of life. The Island …