HWA Awards – WINNERS!
The Historical Writers Awards held in London on Tuesday evening was the highlight of my historical reading year and a great chance to read even MORE books! There were lots…
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Literary journeys – Look here for books set in a whole range of locations and settings grouped together
BookTrail of the Month – the best book(trail) an author has taken us on
Literary Packages – what are the best books with a strong sense of setting or location for each month?
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The Historical Writers Awards held in London on Tuesday evening was the highlight of my historical reading year and a great chance to read even MORE books! There were lots…
Why is the word escape so powerful and attractive? Sometimes it's good to escape from your life for a while and see how the other half live, walk in someone…
Murder on The Orient Express arrived full steam ahead in London last night and the stars were out in force at the Royal Albert Hall. This is a film everyone…
There's lots of good books out there to scare you senseless or to chill the hairs on the back of your neck. Here's a selection with some VERY creepy scenes:…
Books and travel go together, right? The Travelling Reader thinks so too as they've sent us some lovely boxes to explore the literary travel scene even more. We've been to…
2025: Heartbreak is always devastating, but for Sare it’s life-threatening.
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