Into the Night… About the Book: Sarah Bailey's acclaimed debut novel The Dark Lake was a bestseller around the world and Bailey's taut and suspenseful storytelling earned her fitting comparisons with Gillian Flynn and Paula Hawkins. Into the Night is her stunning new crime novel featuring the troubled and brilliant Detective Sergeant Gemma Woodstock. This … Continue reading New Release Book Review: Into the Night by Sarah Bailey
Behind the Pen with Karly Lane
It's such a treat to welcome a long time favourite author of mine to Behind the Pen today: Karly Lane. Karly has just released her eleventh novel, Someone Like You. I thought it was about time we found out about a few of her favourites. What is your favourite…and why… Scene from one … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Karly Lane
New Release Book Review: The Yellow House by Emily O’Grady
The Yellow House... About the Book: Even before I knew anything about Granddad Les, Wally and me sometimes dared each other to see how close to the knackery we could get. It was way out in the bottom paddock, and Dad had banned us from going further than the dam. Wally said it was because … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Yellow House by Emily O’Grady
Book Review: The Virgin’s Lover by Philippa Gregory
The Virgin’s Lover… About the Book: A sumptuous historical novel set in the court of Elizabeth I, from Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Philippa Gregory, the author of The Other Boleyn Girl. Now I can be the queen that my mother intended me to be . . . the queen I was born to be. 1558. … Continue reading Book Review: The Virgin’s Lover by Philippa Gregory
Bingo! The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland
It’s bingo Saturday once again – that rolled around fast! The square I’ve filled for this entry is: A book everyone is talking about The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart has been steadily popping up in my book circles for several weeks now - everyone seems to have read it, is currently reading … Continue reading Bingo! The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland
Thoughts on a Bookish TV Series: The White Princess
A few weeks ago, I was hopelessly addicted to the historical drama, The White Queen. I went on to read The White Princess by Philippa Gregory straight after and while the book didn't deliver quite in the way I had hoped, I did enjoy it and I did fall in love Henry and Elizabeth, so … Continue reading Thoughts on a Bookish TV Series: The White Princess
Book Review: The White Princess by Philippa Gregory
The White Princess... About the Book: The haunting story of the mother of the Tudors, Elizabeth of York, wife to Henry VII. Beautiful eldest daughter of Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville - the White Queen - the young princess Elizabeth faces a conflict of loyalties between the red rose and the white. Forced into marriage … Continue reading Book Review: The White Princess by Philippa Gregory
Behind the Pen with Kirsty Manning
I'm delighted to welcome Kirsty Manning to Behind the Pen today. Kirsty is the author of a recent favourite of mine, The Jade Lily. Kirsty was kind enough to divulge a few of her favourites to me. Over to you Kirsty... What is your favourite…and why… Character from one of your books? I love all … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Kirsty Manning
New Release Book Review: Someone Like You by Karly Lane
Someone Like You... About the Book: When bestselling author, twenty-nine year old Hayley Stevens, walked in on her husband, Paul, and her best friend in bed together, she knew her life would never be the same again. One year later, Hayley stowed her last bag in her much-loved Audi Coupe and said goodbye to the … Continue reading New Release Book Review: Someone Like You by Karly Lane
New Release Book Review: The Beast’s Heart by Leife Shallcross
The Beast's Heart... About the Book: A richly magical retelling of the Beauty and the Beast fairy tale, from the point of view of the Beast. I am neither monster nor man - yet I am both. I am the Beast. I know why I was cursed; I know the legacy of evil I carry … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Beast’s Heart by Leife Shallcross
