France week on the BookTrail
This weekend sees the annual Bastille Day celebrations in France - the day itself is July 14th but the festivities will last all weekend around the country with major parties…
Blog
A collection of book reviews, literary travel journeys and best books set in posts
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?
Welcome to the literary departure lounge !
HWA Debut Crown Shortlist
Today marks the official announcement of the SHORTLIST for the Historical Writers Awards – the Debut Crown award .... The Award: “This award is for the best historical novel by a…
Theakston’s – Crime Novel of the Year
The shortlist for crime writing’s most wanted accolade, the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year, has been announced. If you haven't voted yet, then you stil have time…
The Riff Raff of the Writing World
Who once said that authors were a bunch of riff raff? Well no one really but I've found a group that are -in the niciest way possible! The Riff Raff is…
Travelling with bookish goodies!
Last week I was sent a very special present. One wrapped in a lovely red box promising all kinds of bookish goodies inside... I had been told it was coming…
