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Love and Lattes at Pumpkin Hollow
If you want the ultimate cosy autumnal read, this is one that needs to be on your bookshelf...for several reasons. Love and Lattes at...
Oct 9
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The Convenience Store by the Sea
https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-convenience-store-by-the-sea/sonoko-machida/9781398728417 I am a huge fan of Japanese stories...
Oct 3
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The perfect return of this bestselling author
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid https://www.waterstones.com/book/atmosphere/taylor-jenkins-reid/9781529152975 Taylor Jenkins Reid is no...
Oct 3
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The author you need to start reading
I cannot remember the last time a book made me this emotional ! I literally can't recommend this one enough - it is so so good ! Santa...
May 15
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We love Jason Thorn
Back with another book review - yes it has been a few months since my last blog post - being a bookseller (and a research assistant) has...
Jun 19, 2023
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Every series I've watched this year so far...
When I'm not reading, I'm usually watching a series of some sorts. So, I thought I would share some of my favourites I've watched so far...
Apr 26, 2023
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Some things shouldn't be brought back to life, but some things should - if Coco Mellors is behind it
Coco Mellors resurrects two iconic figures from history in this stunning debut novel, set in the heart of New York city. To summarise the...
Apr 11, 2023
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Slow burns can be annoying ... but this one did it beautifully
Sometimes books take pretty much the whole novel to finally reveal romantic relations between two people. And because most of the time...
Mar 5, 2023
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This book exudes originality, individuality and all the main character energy we want and need
We are only into the second month of 2023 and I am already calling this one of the best books I have read this year. 'The Maid' by Nita...
Feb 21, 2023
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What happens when a friendship on paper becomes a relationship in real life?
Punk 57, by Penelope Douglas, was recommended by so many people, I knew it had to be my next read. And boy was it a good one. If you are...
Feb 4, 2023
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Stacey's debut thriller flickers, shimmers and gleams suspense in cleverly executed writing
BOOK REVIEW time, and it's another thriller - A flicker in the dark, by Stacey Willingham. Headlined not just as a New York Times...
Jan 31, 2023
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Swipe right and make a date with a witty and wholesome debut, from a classic whodunnit series
The Dales Detective series, written by Julia Chapman, promises a cosy British mystery set in the hearts of Yorkshire. And that is exactly...
Jan 24, 2023
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Turn up the temperature with this steamy romance novel to mist up any pair of reading glasses
Bringing plenty of steam is case: 'A Merry Little Meet-Cute', which has such an adorable and festive cover design that sometimes we can...
Jan 19, 2023
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Cosy and crime are blended together to debut a deliciously clever mystery
Rosemary Shrager cooks up a storm in today's case: 'The Last Supper'. After the death of a famous chef who was supposed to be catering...
Jan 14, 2023
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Charming tales of teen friendship and romance to take the chill off any winter evening
And that's exactly what today's case: 'Whiteout' brings to Book Review, she wrote. I was very excited to read 'Whiteout', having read...
Jan 11, 2023
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No sugar and all spice in a major escapist read that will haunt you long after you finish the book
This author needs no introduction, and after reading many more books by her, I was eager to dive into this one. Today's case: Verity by...
Jan 9, 2023
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