January has been the most wonderful month of reading – and it’s been such a pleasure to be able to share reviews for books by some of my very favourite authors. In fact, I’ve enjoyed it so much that I almost changed my mind about walking away – but no, I’ve made my decision, and… Read More »
I’m so delighted today to be joining the blog tour and sharing my publication day review of the latest book from Jill Mansell, Just One Look At You: published today (29th January) by Headline Review, it’s now available in hardcover, on all major e-book platforms, and as an audiobook, with the paperback to follow on… Read More »
Just one more? And another one I couldn’t resist? I’m delighted to share my review of The Sweet Life Café by Helen Rolfe: published on 17th January by Boldwood Books, it’s now available as an ebook (free via Kindle Unlimited), in paperback and hardcover, and as an audiobook. My thanks to publishers for my reading… Read More »
It’s such a pleasure today to share my review of Take Me Home to Kelsea Sands, the first in a new series from Sharon Booth. Published on 22nd January by Boldwood Books, it’s now available as an ebook (free via Kindle Unlimited), in paperback and hardcover, and also as an audiobook. My thanks to the… Read More »
A few shorter reviews this week, before I join my last ever blog tour on Thursday. And how could I possibly resist a new book from Sandy Barker? I’m delighted today to share my review of her latest, My Big Greek Island Ex-Scape: published on 19th January by Boldwood Books, it’s now available as an… Read More »
Remember lockdown? It was a challenging time for everyone, and I was finding it increasingly difficult to escape into the world of books. Then author friend Linda MacDonald suggested I might like to help her share a serialised version of the audiobook of her first book, Meeting Lydia. For a couple of months we worked… Read More »
I might be starting to wind down, but I really couldn’t resist fitting in another visit to the village of Willowbrook – and it’s a pleasure to share my review of the latest book from Celia Anderson, Life in the Old Girls Yet. Published on 12th January by Boldwood Books, it’s now available as an… Read More »
It’s such a pleasure today to be joining the blog tour for the latest book from Caroline James, The Arctic Cruise, and sharing my review: published on 15th January by Avon Books, it’s now available as an e-book on all major platforms, in paperback, and as an audiobook. My thanks, as ever, to Rachel at… Read More »
It’s such a pleasure today to be joining the blog tour for the latest book from Eva Glyn, The Croatian Island Library, and sharing my review. Published as an ebook and audiobook by One More Chapter on 16th January, the paperback will be available on 29th January. Or perhaps try to win a copy? You’ll… Read More »
I’m delighted today to be joining the blog tour for A Fresh Start at the Cornish Country Hospital by Jo Bartlett – the seventh book in a series I’m so enjoying – and sharing my review. Published on 11th January by Boldwood Books, it’s now available as an ebook (free via Kindle Unlimited), in paperback… Read More »
With rather fewer blog tours than usual this month, I was delighted I was able find the time to read the latest book from Laura Pearson, What Happened That Summer. Published on 3rd January by Boldwood Books, it’s now available as an ebook (free via Kindle Unlimited), in paperback and hardcover, and as an audiobook.… Read More »
Many thanks to everyone for the really lovely messages following my announcement that I’ll be sharing my last post on Being Anne at the end of January – there were far too many to reply to them all individually, and they made me more than a bit teary at times, but I do know I’m… Read More »
Ah, the beginning of another new year – the time when reviewers will be telling you their plans for the year ahead and the many different challenges they’re planning to take on. This post will be a little different – and, while I’ve shared my thoughts with a few close friends, it might come as… Read More »
When I listen to audiobooks, I never review them here – instead, it’s become a bit of a New Year tradition to produce an annual round-up of everything I’ve listened to over the previous year. If you’ve read my previous audiobook posts (two for 2022 – here and here – then one for 2023 and… Read More »
Hope everyone had a really lovely Christmas – I did! – and, while wishing you a Happy New Year, it’s finally time to share my Books of the Year for 2025. Pulling the list together is a task I always rather enjoy – it gives me the opportunity to look back over the year, re-read… Read More »
