There’s a sound to breaking waves when they’re close, a sound like nothing else. The background roar is unmistakable, overlaid by the swash of the landing wave and then the … Continue reading The Salt Path by Raynor Winn
Category: Book talk
The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben
My Saturday morning read today is The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben. ‘What They Feel, How They Communicate: Discoveries from a Secret World.’ I started this book some … Continue reading The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben
The Start of Something by Miranda Dickinson
Today I am delighted to be taking part in the blog tour for The Start of Something by Miranda Dickinson. Synopsis Two lonely people.One note in the window.And what happens … Continue reading The Start of Something by Miranda Dickinson
The City of Tears by Kate Mosse
Today I am delighted to be taking part in the Random Things blog tour for The City of Tears by Kate Mosse. Synopsis May 1572. For ten violent years, the … Continue reading The City of Tears by Kate Mosse
The Tuesday Club Murders: Miss Marple’s Thirteen Problems by Agatha Christie
Christmas Eve is one of my favourite days of the year. Not only is there magic in the air but (thanks to Jolabokaflod), we also exchange books. Oh, the joy … Continue reading The Tuesday Club Murders: Miss Marple’s Thirteen Problems by Agatha Christie
Cover Reveal – Miss Aldridge Regrets by Louise Hare
From the author of This Lovely City. Miss Aldridge Regrets is due to be published in April 2022 and I can’t wait!
Autumn, slowing down and beginning Mary Swann by Carol Shields.
As I drove to work this week under a canopy of trees, the bright blue sky and the shimmering morning sun smiled at me from above, it reminded me just … Continue reading Autumn, slowing down and beginning Mary Swann by Carol Shields.
Roxy by Neal Shusterman & Jarrod Shusterman
This week I am delighted to be taking part in the blog tour for the latest from the amazing YA authors, Neal & Jarrod Shusterman. ‘Roxy is a chilling take … Continue reading Roxy by Neal Shusterman & Jarrod Shusterman
The Haunting Season: Ghostly Tales for Long Winter Nights
What are you reading this Halloween? For me, today is the start of spooky season. It’s that time of year when I really enjoy a good, creepy read. The kind … Continue reading The Haunting Season: Ghostly Tales for Long Winter Nights
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Twenty-seven hours before she decided to die, Nora Seed sat on her dilapidated sofa scrolling through other people’s happy lives, waiting for something to happen. And then, out of nowhere, … Continue reading The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Tales Before Bedtime 