Portobello Book Blog

Jules Wake is one of my favourite authors and I’m sorry I haven’t had time to fit in a review in time for publication day today. I do intend to read The Wednesday Morning Wild Swim soon though so look out for my review in the next few weeks. Where I live, I can see … More Publication day spotlight on The Wednesday Morning Wild Swim by Jules Wake | @JulesWake @0neMoreChapter_ @rararesources

I had Hannah Pearl as my Author in the Spotlight on Tuesday and today I’m sharing my review of Meet Me on the Buddy Bench. You can read Hannah’s spotlight feature here. Thanks to Liz at ChocLit for providing a copy of the book for review. The story begins when a chance meeting on a … More #Bookreview | Meet Me On The Buddy Bench – by Hannah Pearl | @ChocLitUK @HannahPearl_1

It’s publication day for Meet Me On The Buddy Bench by Hannah Pearl today. Congratulations Hannah – hope you have a great day celebrating. Hannah is stepping into my Author Spotlight to tell us a bit more about herself and her book. I’ll be sharing my review of the book on Thursday so watch out … More #AuthorInTheSpotlight – Hannah Pearl – Meet Me On The Buddy Bench – @ChocLitUK @HannahPearl_1

I’m going to be away for a wee while visiting my daughter in Canada so the blog will go quiet for a bit. I do have a few posts scheduled which will pop up while I’m away. But fear not, I have my Kindle loaded up with lots of books on my holiday reading list … More My holiday reading plans!

It’s a while since I’ve read a Holly Martin book for some reason. I’ve read quite a few before and always enjoyed them. This one was published a few years ago but as I’ve just finished listening to it on audiobook, I thought I’d share a quick review. About the book The new book from … More The Holiday Cottage by the Sea by Holly Martin | #bookreview #audiobook | @HollyMAuthor @Bookouture @BooksSphere

I’m pleased to be joined by Caroline James today as part of the blogtour celebrating the release of her latest novel, The Spa Break. Thanks to Rachel at Rachel’s Random Resources for having me on the tour. Don’t forget to read to the end of the post where you will find details of a giveway. … More #TenThings about Caroline James #author of The Spa Break plus a #giveaway | @rararesources @carolinejames12 @0neMoreChapter_

I’m pleased to be sharing an extract from the third book in Heather Peck’s DCI Greg Geldard’s series. The book is published by Silverwood Books and is available now for ereaders and in paperback. Thanks to Anne at Random Things Tours for having me as part of the booktour. First let’s find out what the … More Read an #extract from Fires of Hate by Heather Peck – @RandomTTours @HeatherLydia1 @SilverwoodBooks

We take for granted that we can turn on a tap and fresh, clean water will flow out but it wasn’t always this way. The Mercenary River by Nick Higham tells the story of getting reliable and clean water into the homes of people of London. That’s no mean feat when the current population is … More The Mercenary River by Nick Higham | #bookreview | @highamnews @headlinepg | #TheMercenaryRiver

Like many people, I was very excited to hear that there was going to be a sequel to the much loved Rachel’s Holiday. I’ve read all of Marian Keyes’ novels and particularly enjoy her books featuring the exuberant Walsh family. I got a copy of Again, Rachel for my birthday after advising my brother that’s … More Again, Rachel by Marian Keyes #bookreview

I am a big fan of Catherine Simpson’s writing having enjoyed both her novel Truestory and her memoir When I Had a Little Sister. So I am delighted to have had the opportunity to read her latest book One Body. My thanks to Kelly at Love Books Tours for the invitation to take part in … More One Body by Catherine Simpson – #bookreview @sarabandbooks @lovebookstours @cath_simpson13