Portobello Book Blog

Today I am delighted to have a guest reviewer who is sharing her thoughts on The Women Writers’ Handbook. As my younger daughter Grace is currently studying Scottish Literature at Edinburgh University, I thought this was a book she would enjoy. Having read her review, I think I’ll get her to write all my reviews … More THE WOMEN WRITERS’ HANDBOOK Edited by Ann Sandham #bookreview @aurorametro @lovebooksgroup #lovebookstours #VWoolfstatue

Today sees the publication of Lev Parikian’s new book, Into the Tangled Bank, “in which our author ventures outdoors to consider the British in nature”. Over the past few months I think many people will have been venturing out more and discovering previously unknown local walks, or even just noticing the wildlife in their gardens … More Into The Tangled Bank by Lev Parikian #bookreview @LevParikian @eandtbooks @alisonmenziespr

I read Queenie for my book group and by the time this post goes live, I will know what everyone else thought about the book. I hope they loved it as much as I have. This is a book which has been deservedly nominated for many book awards and most recently won Book of the … More Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams #bookreview 5* @TrapezeBooks @CandiceC_W

I am a big fan of Amanda Prowse’s writing and you will find many of her earlier books reviewed on my blog. The most recent was Mr Portobello’s Morning Paper which of course I couldn’t resist given the title! Today is publication day for her new novel The Day she Came Back and I’m delighted … More The Day She Came Back by Amanda Prowse #bookreview @mrsamandaprowse @BOTBSPublicity

Joining me to share #TenThings about himself today is author Sean Heary Thanks to Kelly at Love Books Tours for inviting me to take part. The Circle-A Killings, the sequel to The Concordat, is published by Matador and is available to buy now. Buying Link: https://amzn.to/3cHv556 1. I was born and raised in Perth, Western … More The Circle-A Killings by Sean Heary #TenThings about @Sean_Heary @lovebooksgroup #lovebookstours

Norwegian author Natalie Normann is joining me today with a guest post explaining why she has always wanted to be published in English and just how it came about. Her novel Summer Island has just been published by One More Chapter. My thanks to Anne at Random Things Tours for inviting me to take part … More Summer Island by Natalie Normann #GuestPost @RandomTTours @NatalieNormann1 @0neMoreChapter_

I do so enjoy Jessica Redland’s lovely uplifting books and am pleased to say that Finding Love at Hedgehog Hollow is just as lovely. It’s the story of Sam, who we meet when she is the bridesmaid at the wedding of her cousin Chloe who is also her best friend. The only slight issue is … More Finding Love at Hedghog Hollow by Jessica Redland #bookreview @jessicaredland @boldwoodbooks #boldwoodbloggers @rararesources

The Paper Bracelet is an emotional story inspired by true life events. I am sure many people are aware of mother and baby homes where young women, in years gone by, were sent to have their babies if they were pregnant and unmarried. Conditions were often harsh and babies were removed from women without their … More The Paper Bracelet by Rachael English #bookreview @EnglishRachael @RandomTTours

Escape to the Art Cafe is the third book by Sue McDonagh set in the beautiful Gower peninsula in Wales and featuring the Art Cafe. You don’t need to have read the other two books to enjoy this one – although I would recommend it anyway as they are lovely books. Each book is a … More Escape to the Art Cafe by Sue McDonagh #bookreview @ChocLitUK @SueMcDonaghLit