Hey there, book lovers! I know it's not exactly the right time of year for this kind of novel, with the sun making its appearance and the daffodils out in force, but I can always make time for an eerie Gothic tale. So if The Woman in Black is right up your street, look no … Continue reading ‘The Silent Companions’ by Laura Purcell
Bookish Breaks: London: The Romantic Novelists’ Association Awards
Hey there, book lovers! Hands up if you are a lover of feel-good romance novels! Do you like curling up with festive fiction and some mulled wine whilst the Christmas tree lights twinkle? Or how about lounging by a pool in the sun with a summer romance set in some stunning European destination? Well, me … Continue reading Bookish Breaks: London: The Romantic Novelists’ Association Awards
‘Hourglass’ by Keiran Goddard
Hey there, book lovers! Looking for a quirky, heart-breaking and hilarious novella you can burst through in one sitting? Then this is the book for you! (If you do actually read it, you will appreciate this opening sell even more!) 'Hourglass' by Kerian Goddard is the relatively short story of an unnamed narrator's experience of … Continue reading ‘Hourglass’ by Keiran Goddard
Bookish Blonde chats to… Alex Brown!
Hey there, book lovers! Here I am with my SECOND author interview of the week – who do I think I am?! This week, I found myself so fortunate to have been put in touch with the fabulous Alex Brown, author of ‘Cupcakes at Carrington’s’, ‘A Cosy Christmas at Bridget’s Bicycle Bakery’ and the ever-popular … Continue reading Bookish Blonde chats to… Alex Brown!
Bookish Blonde chats to… Heidi Swain!
Hey there, book lovers! Yesterday afternoon, I had the pure pleasure of interviewing Heidi Swain about her most recent novel ‘A Christmas Celebration’, for which she is being awarded the Popular Romantic Fiction Award by the Romantic Novelists’ Association. This was my first author interview and, I must admit, I was a little nervous! But … Continue reading Bookish Blonde chats to… Heidi Swain!
‘Murder at the Bookstore’ by Sue Minix
Hey there, book lovers! Starting the week with a new book? And not looking for a Valentine's romance?! Allow me to tell you about this recently released cosy mystery: 'Murder at the Bookstore' by Sue Minix. I was lucky enough to receive an advance copy of this whodunnit from NetGalley so here are my thoughts! … Continue reading ‘Murder at the Bookstore’ by Sue Minix
‘Weyward’ by Emilia Hart
Hey there, book lovers! This absolute gem, with definite best-of-the-year potential, is being released today! I'd like you all to do yourselves a huge favour and head straight to your local bookstore for a copy! Emilia Hart's debut 'Weyward' is the intricately woven story of three generations of women: Altha is on trial for witchcraft … Continue reading ‘Weyward’ by Emilia Hart
‘Ghosts’ by Dolly Alderton
Hey there, book lovers! This review goes out to all the Millenials out there, still clinging onto a much simpler time (and I mean that in an absolutely complimentary way!) and looking for love that isn't disposable. This, my friends, is the book you've been looking for! 'Ghosts' by Dolly Alderton is the story of … Continue reading ‘Ghosts’ by Dolly Alderton
‘The ABC Murders’ by Agatha Christie
Hey there, beautiful bookworms! I hope you're making the most of 2023 and not feeling the January blues! And what better way to power through January than to read some fantastic books?! Today's review is a classic Poirot tale - the first one I've ever read! 'The ABC Murders' tells the tale of the infamous … Continue reading ‘The ABC Murders’ by Agatha Christie
‘The Book of Cold Cases’ by Simone St James
Hey there, book lovers, and a belated happy new year! I'm going back to work tomorrow after an excessively long and leisurely holiday - and I'm in complete denial about it. If I could stay on my sofa - or better yet, on the suntrap of a balcony I've been on for the last week … Continue reading ‘The Book of Cold Cases’ by Simone St James









