Just before Christmas 2024, we visited Berlin and explored that fascinating city. There are so many diverse aspects to Berlin in December: the fun & excitement of the Christmas markets, crazy light displays, exquisite craftwork in festive shops, the amazing Humboldt Forum art museum, the iconic Brandenburg Gate, the opportunity to reflect upon the worstContinue reading “Berlin December 2024 – Insights From the East Side Gallery of the Berlin Wall”
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Christmas Wreath Making Workshop at Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire: reblog
Book Blog Tour: YA Dystopian Novel ‘Redemption Ground’ by E.M. Carter
Today I’m pleased to be reviewing the final novel in The Newland Trilogy by E.M. Carter, a thrilling YA Dystopian Trilogy published by Resolute Books. BLURB An awakening nation. A deadly appointment. A race against time. As rumblings increase throughout Newland, Carys, Amy and Jacob find themselves prisoners of the regime in different ways. MidwinterContinue reading “Book Blog Tour: YA Dystopian Novel ‘Redemption Ground’ by E.M. Carter”
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 Blog Tour: ‘A Right Cozy Christmas Crime’: an anthology of cozy crime stories compiled by Wendy H Jones
I’m delighted today to be a stop on the blog tour for this new anthology of stories ‘A Right Cozy Christmas Crime‘ edited by Wendy H Jones and published by Scott & Lawson in time for Christmas 2024. I’ve been reading much more of the cozy crime genre lately, as a fan of Fiona FeitchContinue reading “Book Review Blog Tour: ‘A Right Cozy Christmas Crime’: an anthology of cozy crime stories compiled by Wendy H Jones”
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”
Book Review: ‘Banshee’ by Lindsay Rumbold, a Gripping Tale of Espionage and Conspiracy in the World of Aviation
Today I’m pleased to bring you my review of a newly published cold war thriller, Banshee by Lindsay Rumbold, published by Resolute Books. I’ve known Lindsay for several years, formerly as a member of my local writers group, and have listened to her reading early passages from this book, so it has been thrilling toContinue reading “Book Review: ‘Banshee’ by Lindsay Rumbold, a Gripping Tale of Espionage and Conspiracy in the World of Aviation”
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’”
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