Monthly Archives: March 2021

Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams – review.

Posted on March 28, 2021 by Carla

Description THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA FIRST NOVEL AWARD LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR FICTION ‘A deliciously funny, characterful, topical and thrilling novel for our times’ Bernardine … Continue reading →

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The Wall by John Lanchester – review.

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Carla

Description *LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2019 * * SHORTLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL FICTION 2020 * ‘Masterly . . . A signal achievement . . . Remarkable.’ Guardian ‘A 1984 for our times.’ Daily Express Kavanagh begins … Continue reading →

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The Other Passenger by Louise Candlish – review.

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Carla

Description FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF OUR HOUSE, WINNER OF THE CRIME & THRILLER BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD ‘Absolutely brilliant… An exceptionally exciting, mysterious book – we both loved it’  Richard & Judy It all happens so quickly. One … Continue reading →

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Close My Eyes by Beverley Harvey – review.

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Carla

Publication date: 23rd March, 2021. Description It hits her: the same strange smell that’s been following her for weeks, and the shadow of an image slides into her mind but is gone just as quickly. Gripped by an ice-cold fear, … Continue reading →

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The Guest Book by CL Pattison – review.

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Carla

Description WELCOME TO THE ANCHORAGE, FOR A HONEYMOON YOU’LL NEVER FORGET . . . Charles and Grace wanted a quiet staycation honeymoon, but when their train terminates early due to a storm up ahead, they wonder if they made the … Continue reading →

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Sweetpea by CJ Skuse – review.

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Carla

Description The last person who called me ‘Sweetpea’ ended up dead… I haven’t killed anyone for three years and I thought that when it happened again I’d feel bad. Like an alcoholic taking a sip of whisky. But no. Nothing. … Continue reading →

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Eek – ‘The Broken Ones’ is number 1 in AppleBooks UK today!

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Carla

I can’t believe that I’m still number 1 in the AppleBooks iBookstore! Had a wobble for moment but it crept back up there. This is the 3rd day – eek! 🎉🎉🎉 I just wanted to say a huge thank you … Continue reading →

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The Wedding by Ruth Heald – review.

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Carla

Publication date: 3rd March, 2021. Description Just four words were printed in the card. He doesn’t love you. I’ve been dreaming about this day – marrying Adam, my childhood sweetheart, who I’ve loved for eighteen years. I didn’t realise the … Continue reading →

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The Broken Ones – OUT TODAY!

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Carla

Amber applies a dash of red lipstick and checks herself out in the mirror before heading out on a date. ‘Don’t wait up!’ she calls to her housemates as she leaves. But Amber never returns home that night. Amber Slater … Continue reading →

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