This is a memoir of a tormented, abusive relationship she experienced with a woman, compelling as any thriller. Source: Carmen Maria Machado’s In the Dream House: untamed, original and brilliantly [ … ]
Category: Book Review
Crime writers to rock it at Ullapool Book Festival 2020
A rock band made up of top crime writers is to headline part of the Ullapool Book Festival. Source: Crime writers to rock it at Ullapool Book Festival 2020
No Justice, No Peace | Chris Knapp | Granta Magazine
Chris Knapp on the systemic racism and violence of the French police, and the grassroots organisations that are campaigning for change. Source: No Justice, No Peace | Chris Knapp | [ … ]
Adrian Leachman, of Newark, new sci-fi tale Mermaid’s Rock tackles mental health
A tale of telepathic aliens is a unique take on mental health and political intrigue in a Newark man’s new book. Source: Adrian Leachman, of Newark, new sci-fi tale Mermaid’s [ … ]
20 page turners you can’t miss in 2020
If you want to read only the best, gripping stories in 2020 (and why wouldn’t you?), look no further than the must-reads in this list. Hand-picked for their originality, heart-pumping [ … ]
The Cost of Loyalty: Dishonesty, Hubris, and Failure in the U.S. Military – A Book Review – American Herald Tribune
Source: The Cost of Loyalty: Dishonesty, Hubris, and Failure in the U.S. Military – A Book Review – American Herald Tribune
10 Best Historical Novels of the 2010s | Books of the Decade
What’s been your favourite historical novel of the decade? Source: 10 Best Historical Novels of the 2010s | Books of the Decade
Book review – Modernist Art in Ethiopia | Africa at LSE
Visit the post for more. Source: Book review – Modernist Art in Ethiopia | Africa at LSE
Ian Rankin Recommends His Top 5 Reads of 2019 | Waterstones.com Blog
As his reissued early 90s thriller Westwind soars up the bestseller charts, Ian Rankin picks the most compelling reads of his 2019. Source: Ian Rankin Recommends His Top 5 Reads [ … ]
The 25 Best Children’s Books of 2019 – The New York Times
The most notable picture books, middle grade and young adult books of the year, selected by The Times’s children’s books editor. Source: The 25 Best Children’s Books of 2019 – [ … ]
The Bookworm’s Advent Calendar: 25 books to read this Christmas
We have 25 books for your to choose from- there is bound to be one you’ll love! Source: The Bookworm’s Advent Calendar: 25 books to read this Christmas
Controversial atheist to secular saint: Writing a novel about George Eliot’s life
The life of novelist Marian Evans offers opportunities for drama and entertainment Source: Controversial atheist to secular saint: Writing a novel about George Eliot’s life
Ian Rankin jokes Nicola Sturgeon ‘sneaked into my house’ after Sky interview – Edinburgh Live
Eagle-eyed viewers noticed the First Minister’s extensive Ian Rankin collection during an interview Source: Ian Rankin jokes Nicola Sturgeon ‘sneaked into my house’ after Sky interview – Edinburgh Live
Buy the Book: Glasgow’s 100 Best Restaurants – Glasgowist
Source: Buy the Book: Glasgow’s 100 Best Restaurants – Glasgowist
Book Review: Carmen Maria Machado In The Dream House | Hotpress
Source: Book Review: Carmen Maria Machado In The Dream House | Hotpress
Young adult book review: Geek Girl by Holly Smale | The National
Geek GirlHolly SmalePublished by Harper Collins Source: Young adult book review: Geek Girl by Holly Smale | The National
Book Review: ‘The Winter Sisters’ by Tim Westover | Blogcritics
In his novel ‘The Winter Sisters’ Tim Westover explores the boundaries of medical science and superstition with a magical-realist look at small-town antebellum Southern life. Source: Book Review: ‘The Winter [ … ]
Vinyl Countdown by Graham Sharpe – NB
“You hold in your hand a miracle. A book about a passion, and the hipsters, oddballs and old heads who share it, written by one of their number, albeit a [ … ]