Portobello Book Blog

Moira Forsyth’s latest novel, Waiting for Lindsay, is published today. Of course, in the current circumstances, there is not much can be done to celebrate publication day in the real world so I am doing my bit by sharing my review. Waiting for Lindsay is about a family whose teenage daughter, Lindsay, vanished one sunny … More Waiting for Lindsay by Moira Forsyth #bookreview @moira_forsyth @sandstonepress

Like many people, with all the scary events going on in the world, I’ve found it quite tricky to concentrate on reading recently. However, now that we’ve all been told to stay inside as much as we can, my mind seems to have settled a little and I am ready to get stuck into my … More What’s on your TBR list?

The Faerie Tree was one of the very first books I reviewed on my blog and it’s a book I can still remember well. I am delighted to reshare my review today. It’s a bit shorter than the kind of reviews I write nowadays but I hope you’ll get the sense of how much I … More The Faerie Tree by Jane Cable #review and #giveaway @JaneCable @rararesources

Another cover reveal from me this week and it’s by the author of Mary’s The Name which was one of my favourite reads of the year back in 2017. I think we are all needing a bit something to look forward to in these worrying times and this book could fit the bill as it … More #CoverReveal Daisy on the Outer Line by Ross Sayers @Sayers33 @cranachanbooks #Lovebookstours @lovebooksgroup

I’m pleased to be joined by Paul Barrell today who is answering my Author in the Spotlight questions. His novel, The Girl In The White Dress is available now in ebook format. You can order a copy online here: The Girl in the White Dress. Thanks for joining me Paul. First of all, would you … More #AuthorInTheSpotlight Paul Barrell #author of The Girl In The White Dress @PaulBarrell

Well, today is all about celebrating the wonderful books by Jessica Redland which are set in Whitsborough Bay. Settle yourself down for a long read as I have a review of New Beginnings at Seaside Blooms, an extract from Finding Hope at Lighthouse Cove and a review of Coming Home to Seashell Cottage. These books … More Jessica Redland Whitsborough Bay #blogtour #bookreview #extract @JessicaRedland @BoldwoodBooks

I’m pleased to be helping out with the cover reveal for a book to look forward to later in the year. The Cauldron of Life by Caroline Logan will be published by Cranachan Books in October this year. It is the second in The Four Treasures series. If you like Young Adult fantasy, then this … More #CoverReveal – The Cauldron of Life by Caroline Logan @bearpuffbooks @cranachanbooks #Lovebookstours @lovebooksgroup