Invisible Sun, the final book in the Empire Games trilogy by Charles Stross is published by Tor on 30 September 2021. To celebrate, Black Crow PR have offered me a full set of the trilogy to give away. The first book in the trilogy, Empire Games, was published on 19 October 2017. A time of…
Month: September 2021
Matthew Franklin Sias – Q&A
Matthew Franklin Sias is the author of Frolic which is published by Vulpine Press on 8 October 2021. Matthew kindly answered a few of my questions. 1. Tell us a little about Frolic. Frolic is a humorous (I hope!) take on the misunderstood world of nudism and naturism. The protagonist, Brian, is a man approaching…
Dinosaurs: 10 Things You Should Know by Dr Dean Lomax
Published by Seven Dials Publication date – 2 September 2021 Source – review copy Travel back to the prehistoric world and discover the most fascinating parts of the lives of Earth’s most awe-inspiring creatures – the dinosaurs. Dr Dean Lomax brings these prehistoric creatures to life in ten bite-sized essays, written for people short on…
The Last Library by Freya Sampson – review
Published by Zaffre Publication date – 2 September 2021 Source – review copy You can tell a lot about a person from the library books they borrow Library assistant June knows a lot about the regulars at Chalcot Library, yet they know very little about her. When her mum – the beloved local librarian –…
Emma Haughton – Q&A
Emma Haughton is the author of Cruel Heart Broken, Better Left Buried and Now You See Me. Her latest novel, The Dark, was published by Hodder & Stoughton on 19 August 2021. Emma kindly answered a few of my questions. 1. Tell us a little about The Dark. The Dark follows the story of Kate…
A Single Rose by Muriel Barbery – review
Published by Gallic Press Publication date – 23 September 2021 Source – review copy Translated by Alison Anderton Rose has turned 40, but has barely begun to live. When the Japanese father she never knew dies and she finds herself an orphan, she leaves France for Kyoto to hear the reading of his will. In…
Beth Lewis – Q&A
Beth Lewis is the author of The Wolf Road and Bitter Sun. Her latest novel, The Origins of Iris, was published by Hodder Studio on 19 August 2021. Beth kindly answered a few of my questions. 1. Tell us a little about The Origins of Iris. The Origins of Iris is my third novel, it’s…
The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman – review
Published by Viking Publication date – 16 September 2021 Source – review copy It’s the following Thursday. Elizabeth has received a letter from an old colleague, a man with whom she has a long history. He’s made a big mistake, and he needs her help. His story involves stolen diamonds, a violent mobster, and a…
Under the Reader’s Radar – celebrating the quiet novel
There are thousands upon thousands of books published each year. Only a small percentage of those make it to the best-seller list. That doesn’t mean that the rest aren’t worthy of reading. It may be that they are written by self-published authors who don’t have the marketing knowledge or a small independent publisher who doesn’t have…
Sue Teddern – Q&A
Sue Teddern’s debut novel, Annie Stanley All at Sea, was published by Mantle on 8 July 2021. Sue kindly answered a few of my questions. 1.Tell us a little about Annie Stanley all at Sea. Annie Stanley is an unemployed teacher who is taking time out from work, relationships and responsibility. When her father dies,…
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