Novel of identity set in the Netherlands
The Safekeep - Yael van der Wouden A novel by a Dutch author that intrigued me. Currently learning Dutch but thankfully this is in English. A novel of two women and…
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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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Best BookTrail of the Month -April 2024
Best BookTrail of the Month -April 2024 April gave us some very diverse and interesting reads that took us to libraries, islands and the world of puzzles. All brilliant but…
Canadian Independent Bookstore Day (CIBD)
Canadian Independent Bookstore Day (CIBD) Canadian Independent Bookstore Day (CIBD) is the day when readers, writers, illustrators, publishers, and others come together to celebrate indie bookstores across Canada. This day…
Historical romance set in Wales
Whale Fall - Elizabeth O'Connor It is 1938 and Manod is a young woman living on a remote island off the coast of Wales. The ominous appearance of a beached whale…
Danish-infused cosy crime set in Northumberland
Helle and Death - Oskar Jensen Danish-infused cosy crime set in Northumberland. This is just the kind of cosy crime. With hints of Denmark and Northumberland, a country mansion and…
