Portobello Book Blog

So first of all I’m just going to say that if you like romantic fiction, go and buy this book immediately as it’s just wonderful. And really, that could be my whole review! But I suppose I should really say a bit more… The First Time I Saw You is about Samuel and Sophie who … More The First Time I Saw You by Emma Cooper #bookreview @itsemmacooper @headlinepg #randomthingstours

I’m taking part in the #bookstagram tour for The Final Trail by AA Abbott for Love Books Tours today. I thought I’d share my photo and tell you a bit about the book here too. From the back of the book Family feuds just got bloodier… A gripping thriller, and a great story of death, … More The Final Trail by AA Abbott @AAAbbottStories @lovebookstours

I was delighted to be asked by author Lorna Gray to take part in her 30 Days of Book Blogs, celebrating the publication of her latest novel, Mrs P’s Book of Secrets, by touring around 30 bloggers and finding out more about them. If you have a look at Lorna’s social media feeds, she has … More Mrs P's Book of Secrets by Lorna Gray @mslornagray @0neMoreChapter_ #30DaysofBookBlogs #bookreview

Today Deborah Stone is my Author in the Spotlight. Her book about caring for older people sounds like it is full of invaluable advice and I do hope to read it at some point. Thanks for joining me Deborah. First of all, would you tell my blog readers a little about yourself? I live in … More #AuthorInTheSpotlight Deborah Stone : The Essential Family Guide to Caring for Older People @DeborahStone_ @lovebookstours

I’m delighted to welcome my first Author in the Spotlight of 2020 Janet MacLeod Trotter. Janet’s most recent book, the first in a new series, is called The Emerald Affair and was published by Lake Union on 1st January. You can order a copy here. I’ve been reading this and have my thoughts further down … More #AuthorInTheSpotlight Janet MacLeod Trotter and #bookreview The Emerald Affair @MacLeodTrotter

Happy New Year everyone – I hope that 2020 brings you everything you wish for, including wonderful books. And on that note, happy publication day to Mhairi McFarlane whose latest book If I Never Met You is published today as an ebook. And yes, it is wonderful! This is the story of Laurie and Jamie. … More If I Never Met You by Mhairi McFarlane #bookreview @MhairiMcF @HarperCollinsUK @Fictionpubteam

Yes I know I said last week that my final Top Reads post was going to be the last for 2019 but you can blame Hayley over at RatherTooFondOfBooks for this one. I spotted #ReadingBingo on her blog yesterday and just had to give it a go myself. Did I get a full house for … More It's Reading Bingo Time for 2019! #ReadingBingo