There are occasions when a book comes along that I find difficult to immediately write a review above the ‘Absolutely beautiful!’ and ‘Thoroughly recommended!” statements. It’s the kind of book … Continue reading Starling by Sarah Jane Butler
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The Salt Path by Raynor Winn
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
The Unwinding by Jackie Morris
Today I am thrilled to be taking part in the blog tour for The Unwinding by Jackie Morris Synopsis This book is not meant to be read from cover to … Continue reading The Unwinding by Jackie Morris
Turbulent Wake by Paul E. Hardisty
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 … Continue reading Turbulent Wake by Paul E. Hardisty
Pencil Dog by Leigh Hodgkinson
Pencil Dog written and illustrated by Leigh Hodgkinson Now to share something for our younger book lovers. Pencil Dog is a stunningly illustrated picture book about ‘memory, remembrance, and how … Continue reading Pencil Dog by Leigh Hodgkinson
Help the Witch by Tom Cox
There is a line where mist becomes fog and during the early days of December it is crossed. But it’s not during fog that what has been growing in the … Continue reading Help the Witch by Tom Cox
I won a giveaway! – The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw
This week our lovely postman delivered something rather special. A beautiful, signed copy of The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw. Shea sent it to me all the way from America … Continue reading I won a giveaway! – The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw
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 … Continue reading A blast from the past… because sometimes a novel becomes so much 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 … Continue reading Poppy and the Blooms by Fiona Woodcock
Tales Before Bedtime 