Bear with me. You might think the answer is bleedin’ obvious, but I’ve been considering how and why I … More
Category: Reading
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
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
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…
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
