Originally posted on Beverley Has Read:
Hello and welcome to another instalment of Desert Island Books! This is a monthly feature where…
Category: Reading
Genghis Khan, This Life and me: do fictional characters have to be relatable?
I’m currently reading Conn Iggulden’s Conqueror series. It’s a gripping fictional account of the rise of the Mongol empire but … More
Coming soon: my new crime novel, Still You Sleep
I’m pleased to announce that my new crime novel, Still You Sleep, will be published on 18 February in paperback … More
Seven — make that eight — great historical fiction series
I first became hooked on history when I read the Ladybird book The Story of the First Queen Elizabeth. A … More
What do you ‘see’ when you read fiction?
What do you see in your mind’s eye? When you read, is it like watching a movie in your head? … More
Is it alright to read books that are just alright?
Are you throwing away the best years of your life on books that just aren’t worth it? When I … More
Why do we love to binge-read series?
I have a relative who says he only reads dead authors, because then he knows how many of their books … More
How do you read series fiction?
Do you read series novels in strict order? Are you happy to take them as you find them? Or do … More
The mysterious world of book discovery
Recently I was browsing in Waterstones when I overheard a customer speaking to the staff. She was a fan of … More
Why do we love police procedurals?
A while ago I was watching an episode of the TV detective drama Scott and Bailey. Acting DI Rachel Bailey … More
