Emma is one of the best authors in historical fiction for children. Her first novel, Frost Hollow Hall, was published in 2013 and she has been inspiring children (and adults) … Continue reading Secrets of a Sun King by Emma Carroll
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Maria In The Moon by Louise Beech
This next title is for adults. Louise is a wonderful, wonderful writer. Her stories are incredible and she has the most beautiful way with words. Her first novel was only … Continue reading Maria In The Moon by Louise Beech
Sky Song by Abi Elphinstone
This year has been a wonderful year for books and there are so many I could recommend. This next title is definitely one of my books of the year. Abi … Continue reading Sky Song by Abi Elphinstone
Scared To Death by Anthony Horowitz
My next recommendation is a selection of grisly, spine-tingling stories from the marvellous Mr Horowitz. Short stories are great for dipping into and this selection will be perfect for fans … Continue reading Scared To Death by Anthony Horowitz
The Truth Pixie by Matt Haig with illustrations by Chris Mould
My next recommendation is another book that is perfect for both young or old. Matt Haig is well known for both his adults and children’s novels and although The Truth … Continue reading The Truth Pixie by Matt Haig with illustrations by Chris Mould
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
My next recommended read is an absolute classic that was first published on the 19th December 1843. It is one of THE most famous Christmas stories ever and one that … Continue reading A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
The Lingering by SJI Holliday
And so my first recommended read is an adult ghost story. I reviewed this on my blog quite recently and I absolutely loved it. Adult Fiction – A Christmas Eve … Continue reading The Lingering by SJI Holliday
Christmas Eve Book Love
Christmas Eve is my favourite day of the year. It sparkles and shimmers with anticipation and is the one day where, if you are lucky enough, you can literally feel … Continue reading Christmas Eve Book Love
Attend by West Camel
Every now and then a novel comes along that is something particularly extraordinary and unusual. Attend is one such novel. A tapestry in novel form, West has built a story that brings … Continue reading Attend by West Camel
Odette by Jessica Duchen
There is something rather wonderfully unique about this tale. A fairytale for grown ups with all the darkness and magic that surrounds them. I absolutely adore the ballet Swan Lake; the … Continue reading Odette by Jessica Duchen
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