What Are You Like by Shelley Day #review @pascalebientot @RedSquirrelPres #lovebooksgrouptours

19/12/2018

Today I’m sharing my thoughts on What Are You Like, a short story collection from Shelley Day. I previously read and loved the author’s debut novel The Confession of Stella Moon, which was very well received. (You can read my review of that by clicking here.) The stories in this collection are of varying lengths … More What Are You Like by Shelley Day #review @pascalebientot @RedSquirrelPres #lovebooksgrouptours

#TopReads2018 @ruthmariehogan @tworoadsbooks and @Sophiestenduffy @legend_press

18/12/2018

We’re getting nearer to the end of my Top Reads list for 2018 and my next two choices are both books where loss was significant in different ways for the main characters.  The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes is full of memorable characters, many of whom have endured great loss and sadness in their lives. … More #TopReads2018 @ruthmariehogan @tworoadsbooks and @Sophiestenduffy @legend_press

Capital Christmas Stories by Kate Blackadder, Jane Riddell, Anne Stenhouse and Jennifer Young @reekiewriters

17/12/2018

Well, first of all can I just say how much I love that stunning snowy Edinburgh Castle cover by Mark Blackadder? Inside are four short stories, perfect coffee break reading, all very different but all reflecting a love of Edinburgh and all, of course, set in the festive season. The first story is Christmas Witches  … More Capital Christmas Stories by Kate Blackadder, Jane Riddell, Anne Stenhouse and Jennifer Young @reekiewriters

Gary Maclean – Kitchen Essentials: The Joy of Home Cooking #review @gmacchef @bwpublishing

17/12/2018

Gary Maclean may be a familiar face to many as he was the winner of Masterchef: The Professionals in 2016. But don’t be alarmed if you’re not a master chef yourself. This book is full of practical hints and tips to help you master the basic cooking skills yet also includes some challenging recipes for … More Gary Maclean – Kitchen Essentials: The Joy of Home Cooking #review @gmacchef @bwpublishing

#TopReads2018 Claire Askew @onenightstanzas @hodderbooks and @Isabelle_Broom @michaeljbooks

16/12/2018

Choices 13 and 14 in my Top Reads list for 2018 see me choosing a book set very close to home, right down to the main character using my local Chinese takeaway, and one set very far away. All The Hidden Truths was a gripping book set in the aftermath of a fatal college shooting … More #TopReads2018 Claire Askew @onenightstanzas @hodderbooks and @Isabelle_Broom @michaeljbooks

#TopReads2018 @CarrieKablean @reddoorbooks and @MsTamarCohen @doubledayUK

15/12/2018

I have already revealed 10 of the 20 books on my Top Reads list for 2018 and coincidentally, when I looked at my first choice for today, I found I reviewed it on the 1st July so just into the second half of the year.   What Kitty Did Next is an imagined sequel to … More #TopReads2018 @CarrieKablean @reddoorbooks and @MsTamarCohen @doubledayUK

A Winter Beneath the Stars by Jo Thomas #review #randomthingstours @jo_thomas01 @headlinepg

14/12/2018

Jo Thomas’s The Oyster Catcher was one of the first books I ever read on my Kindle and I’ve had a soft spot for her writing ever since. So I couldn’t resist the invitation to join the blogtour for A Winter Beneath the Stars. It turns out that this is book #150 of 2018 and … More A Winter Beneath the Stars by Jo Thomas #review #randomthingstours @jo_thomas01 @headlinepg