Bear with me. You might think the answer is bleedin’ obvious, but I’ve been considering how and why I … More
Category: Features
My books of the year –2020
I haven’t read as many new releases as usual this year. Partly, of course, because a lot of books have … More
Readers – have you ever fallen out of love with your favourite genre?
Ever fallen out of love? One minute you’re contemplating hours spent cuddled up on the sofa, you’re even coordinating your … More
Guest post by Sonia Ahmed: 9 Pakistani writers to keep on your radar in 2021
Now that it’s hard to travel, novels are more vital than ever in giving us an insight into other countries … More
Giveaway: Enter to win six signed paperbacks
*This giveaway has now closed.* Today I’m sharing the opportunity to win six signed paperbacks — including my own The … More
Guest post: The 5 best true crime books of 2020 (so far) by Desiree Villena
Today I’m pleased to welcome Desiree Villena to the blog with her pick of some of the best true crime … More
Series love: Lawrence Block’s Bernie Rhodenbarr mysteries
I’ve been feeling bad that I don’t give series I’ve loved the attention they deserve on the blog. Often I … More
Book review: Paul Simon: The Life by Robert Hilburn
I’ve been a fan of Paul Simon since I saw Simon and Garfunkel’s The Concert in Central Park on TV … More
An indefinite present, an unknowable future
This still doesn’t seem real. One minute I’m doing ordinary, everyday things, the next I remember that everything has changed. … More
Reblog: Desert Island Books with Kate Vane
Originally posted on Beverley Has Read:
Hello and welcome to another instalment of Desert Island Books! This is a monthly feature where…