September 1940. As the skies split apart and bombs rain down on London, it’s all the staff at the famed Buckingham Hotel can do to keep their guests in the luxury they’re accustomed to, and evoke the magic of the Grand ballroom for them each night. Home on leave and still reeling from the tragic events… Continue reading The Ballroom Blitz by Anton Du Beke
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Christmas At The Village Sewing Shop by Helen Rolfe
Can three sisters stitch their family back together? Loretta has run the little sewing shop in Butterbury for years, while bringing up her three headstrong daughters. Her own grandmother taught her how to quilt, and Loretta always found time to sit with Daisy, Ginny and Fern, pulling together scraps of material – and their hopes… Continue reading Christmas At The Village Sewing Shop by Helen Rolfe
The Devil’s Advocate by Steve Cavanagh
Thank you to Orion Publishing and the Tandem Collective for the opportunity to join The Devil’s Advocate Readalong for the latest paperback publication of an Eddie Flynn story by Steve Cavanagh. Synopsis: HE’S WON EVERY TRIAL. BECAUSE HE’S BEHIND EVERY MURDER. Ambitious District Attorney Randal Korn lives to watch prisoners executed.Even if they are not… Continue reading The Devil’s Advocate by Steve Cavanagh
The Island Home by Libby Page
Thank you to Orion Books for this beautiful hardback copy of The Island Home I won in a Facebook prize draw. I’ve enjoyed reading The Lido and The 24-Hour Cafe over the past couple of years and was thrilled to have the opportunity to read Libby Page’s new book this week. Synopsis: Lorna’s world is… Continue reading The Island Home by Libby Page
The Littlest Library by Poppy Alexander
Today I’m sharing a mini review for The Littlest Library. Thank you to Orion Books for a digital proof copy to read and review via NetGalley. This novel will be published in the UK later this week. Synopsis: It’s only the beginning of her story… Jess Metcalf is perfectly happy with her quiet, predictable life… Continue reading The Littlest Library by Poppy Alexander
For Emily by Katherine Slee
Today I’m sharing another of my 5 star reads from earlier in 2020. This is a debut novel and I’m thrilled to see that another novel is due in 2021. Synopsis: A little dedication goes a long way. That’s why Catriona Robinson, the country’s favourite children’s author, always dedicated her books to those who touched… Continue reading For Emily by Katherine Slee
The 24-Hour Café by Libby Page
The 24-Hour Café by Libby Page My rating: 5 of 5 stars Today I’m revisiting one of my first 5 star reads of 2020, back before lockdown and furlough were words used on a daily basis, and when cafes were allowed to open. Currently available in hardback and ebook formats, this will be published in… Continue reading The 24-Hour Café by Libby Page
Fifty Fifty by Steve Cavanagh
Today I’m thrilled to be sharing my no spoiler review for the latest book by Steve Cavanagh, published on 3rd September 2020 and now a Richard and Judy BookClub pick. Thank you to Orion Publishing for a digital review copy via NetGalley – my thoughts are my own and not influenced by the gift. Synopsis:… Continue reading Fifty Fifty by Steve Cavanagh
Dear Emmie Blue by Lia Louis
I’m thrilled to share my review for Dear Emma Blue today – thank you to Trapeze books / Orion Publishing for granting my wish on NetGalley for a digital advanced review copy – my thoughts are my own and not influenced by the gift. Synopsis: At sixteen, Emmie Blue stood in the fields of her… Continue reading Dear Emmie Blue by Lia Louis
For Emily by Katherine Slee
A little dedication goes a long way. That’s why Catriona Robinson, the country’s favourite children’s author, always dedicated her books to those who touched her life the most – not least Emily, her reclusive granddaughter. Emily never thought too much about these dedications. But when Catriona dies unexpectedly, each one becomes a cryptic clue in… Continue reading For Emily by Katherine Slee
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