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• The Wicked Cometh – Laura Carlin

  

  Historical Fiction3*s This dark Victorian tale that vividly creates the underbelly of life of the times in a similar style to Sarah Waters’ early books... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Weekly Wrap Up (January 28)

  

  You may have noticed my absence last week while I was on a weekend break in the Peak District. This was actually my Christmas present from the OH and it was... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE

• The Classics Club

  

  I’ve joined The Classics Club today and therefore aim to read the following list of 50 books by 27 January 2023. Fortunately the rules are simple, the definitio... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Dead Souls – Angela Marsons

  

  Crime Fiction 5*s I am a huge fan of the DI Kim Stone series set in the Black Country and so it is to my immense shame that it has taken me quite so long to... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Hell Bay – Kate Rhodes

  

  Crime Fiction4*s This is a new series by Kate Rhodes featuring DI Ben Kitt who is visiting his home, Bryher, one of the smallest of the Scilly Isles. Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Close to Home – Cara Hunter #BlogTour

  

  I was delighted to be asked by Poppy from Penguin to be part of the blog tour for this debut crime novel which was published in December 2017. Close to Home... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE

• First Chapter ~ First Paragraph (January 23)

  

  Welcome to another Tuesday celebrating bookish events, from Tuesday/First Chapter/Intros, hosted by Vicky from I’d Rather Be At The Beach who posts the opening... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Shoeless Child – J.A. Schneider

  

  Crime Fiction 4*s Shoeless Child opens with the horrific murder of a woman and the escape of young Charlie Sparkes from the murderer following his mother’s orde... Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE

• This Week in Books (January 17)

  

  Hosted by Lipsy Lost Found my Wednesday post gives you a taste of what I am reading this week. A similar meme is run by Taking on a World of Words I am... Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE

• First Chapter ~ First Paragraph (January 16)

  

  Welcome to another Tuesday celebrating bookish events, from Tuesday/First Chapter/Intros, hosted by Bibliophile by the Sea Every Tuesday, Diane at Bibliophile b... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Carnegie’s Maid – Marie Benedict

  

  Historical Fiction 4*s Andrew Carnegie is best known for being one of the richest men in America having made his fortune by leading the expansion of the steel... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Weekly Wrap Up (January 14)

  

  Well I’m finally on the mend and returned to work on Wednesday so all is far better in my world than it has been. On the book front I am strongly considering... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Blackmail, Sex and Lies – Kathryn McMaster

  

  Historical Crime4*s There are few stories as old as that of forbidden love and perhaps that is in part why the question of whether Madeline Hamilton Smith reall... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Turning for Home – Barney Norris #BlogTour #BookReview

  

  Contemporary Fiction4*s A Grandfather on his eightieth birthday and his grand-daughter a mere quarter of a century old are the figureheads for the talented... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE

• I’ll Keep You Safe – Peter May

  

  Crime Fiction4*s Since The Lewis Trilogy goes down as a favourite read of mine of all time, I was delighted to be offered a copy of this, the latest standalone... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE

• I’ll Keep You Safe by Peter May #BlogTour #BookExtract

  

  When I heard that Peter May was publishing another book set in the Outer Hebrides my excitement knew no bounds so I was absolutely thrilled to be contacted by... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE

• First Chapter ~ First Paragraph (January 9)

  

  Welcome to another Tuesday celebrating bookish events, from Tuesday/First Chapter/Intros, hosted by Bibliophile by the Sea Every Tuesday, Diane at Bibliophile b... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Faking Friends – Jane Fallon

  

  Contemporary Fiction4*s This book was just what I needed in the post-Christmas haze, a story of revenge played out in exquisite detail between Amy and her best... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Weekly Wrap Up (January 7)

  

  Well welcome to 2018, I hope the start has been a good one for you all. Sadly I had to leave the New Year celebrations due to feeling ill and have been cycling... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE

• The A.B.C. Murders – Agatha Christie

  

  Classic Crime Fiction5*s Hercule Poirot in this, the thirteenth book written about him by the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, is according to our dear friend... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE