Christmas is, by tradition, a time for ghost stories. And MR James is my favourite writer in this genre. James was himself a devotee of mystery fiction and particularly a fan of Sherlock Holmes. But he is, of course, best known to us as the greatest writer of traditional English ghost stories. Ruth Rendell famouslyContinue reading “Christmas Ghost Stories – MR James”
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Review of ‘Miss Austen’ by Gill Hornby
I found this book review fascinating, as I discovered it the morning after I viewed the 1st episode of the BBC mini series of ‘Miss Austen’. In this book review by the creator of the blog site, The Home Place Web, I learned more about the original novel ‘Miss Austen’ by Gill Hornby, and howContinue reading “Review of ‘Miss Austen’ by Gill Hornby”
To Celebrate Wolf Hall, TV Drama Adaptation Starring Mark Rylance and Damien Lewis- My Reviews of Hilary Mantel’s Thomas Cromwell Trilogy – reblog
Book Review: ‘The Art of Life’ by SL Russell
Today I’m pleased to bring you my review of the latest novel from contemporary fiction author SL Russell, The Art of Life. Published by Resolute Books in August 2024 this is a compelling and deeply moving story I can recommend to all readers, and not only artists and art lovers. I’ve only just finished readingContinue reading “Book Review: ‘The Art of Life’ by SL Russell”
What’s On My Kindle Now
Most keen readers have ‘To Be Read’ piles. I have a physical pile of TBR books and many on my kindle. The popularity of ebooks is said to be almost taking over that of physical books, but many kindle readers will admit to downloading ebooks then forgetting they’re on the kindle, waiting to be read.Continue reading “What’s On My Kindle Now”
The Best Books About the Paranormal or the Supernatural With a Creeping Sense of Unease
Today I share my entry on the book recommendation website shepherd.com. With Shepherd, you can explore, discover, read. It’s a brilliant idea for readers to find books based on themes, tone, plot elements and many other variables more subtle than broad genre categories. The best books about the paranormal or the supernatural with a creepingContinue reading “The Best Books About the Paranormal or the Supernatural With a Creeping Sense of Unease”
Blog Tour For New Crime Novel by DI Hunter Wilson Crime Series Author Val Penny: ‘HUNTER’S RULES’
Today I’m delighted to be a stop on the blog tour for the latest novel in Val Penny’s Edinburgh crime fiction series: ‘Hunter’s Rules‘. I’ve loved these books since I read the first in the series: The DI Hunter Wilson Crime Thrillers. AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY Val Penny has an Llb degree from the University of Edinburgh and her MSc from NapierContinue reading “Blog Tour For New Crime Novel by DI Hunter Wilson Crime Series Author Val Penny: ‘HUNTER’S RULES’”
Book Reviews: The Newland Trilogy by E.M. Carter: YA Dystopian Trilogy
Today, I’m pleased to share my reviews of two outstanding young adult novels, books 1 and 2 of The Newland Trilogy published by Resolute Books in 2023 and 2024. I received ARCs of these two excellent novels, for my honest review. Here are my reviews of these first two books in the trilogy. Repression GroundContinue reading “Book Reviews: The Newland Trilogy by E.M. Carter: YA Dystopian Trilogy”
Book Review: Small Wars in Madrid by Anthony Ferner
Today, I ‘m pleased to share my review of an outstanding new novel, published by Fairlight Moderns on 14 March 2024. ‘Small Wars in Madrid’ by Anthony Ferner is a novel that evoked a number of emotions in me as a reader; at different times, I felt shocked, moved, and a strong sense of illumination.Continue reading “Book Review: Small Wars in Madrid by Anthony Ferner”
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Part Three: What Books Did You Love Reading as a Child? What Made You Want to be a Writer? What Authors Have Influenced You?
Which books did you love reading as a child? My earliest choices included the stories of Mary Plain by Gwynedd Rae – a little bear born in the Bearpit at Berne in Switzerland who is found and adopted by a man she calls The Owl Man because of the glasses he wears, and she is taken byContinue reading “QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Part Three: What Books Did You Love Reading as a Child? What Made You Want to be a Writer? What Authors Have Influenced You?”
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