Do you ever give more detail than you’re asked for because you can’t help yourself when it comes to books❓ While out for a mooch on Saturday (in the British sense of pottering about, not in the American sense of scrounging!) my friend and I went in a charity shop I’d last visited the dayContinue reading “Do you wax lyrical when it comes to books?”
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The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary: Audiobook review
I almost gave up on this audiobook, but I’m glad I didn’t! I really enjoyed the story in the end. 🤩🤩 TL;DR: if all book format options are open to you, opt for this one in print/ebook form. Positives: Reasons I nearly gave up: So I think what it boils down to is, on thisContinue reading “The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary: Audiobook review”
A review of Lemn Sissay’s ‘My Name is Why.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
10 years ago in Leeds, I met Lemn Sissay, but I didn’t know much about him at the time. I knew lots about Benjamin Zephaniah, who he was with. I’d taught Zephaniah’s books and had read a lot about him. So when Jon got a Yorkshire Post work assignment to interview Zephaniah and Sissay atContinue reading “A review of Lemn Sissay’s ‘My Name is Why.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
Has the cat got your tongue? Find it with self-publishing.
Stuart’s non-fiction book Felicette has been in my orbit for a while. I’ve been meaning to read it and this week it made its way to the top of my TBR pile. It tells the story of the first cat in space. This is not a children’s story. It’s not twee or sentimental. And StuartContinue reading “Has the cat got your tongue? Find it with self-publishing.”
The editor is on holiday. Or is she?
Away from work, but not away from work. Sound familiar? I’m still (kind of) on my Easter break. My son’s still off, so we are having a good amount of family time. Swimming and lots of walks. Trips to see family and friends. But there are plenty of occasions where he’s busy with pals orContinue reading “The editor is on holiday. Or is she?”
The best fiction I’ve read this year: ‘The Invisible Life Of Addie LaRue’ by V E Schwab
⭐ The best FICTION I read in 2022 … ⭐ The Invisible Life Of Addie LaRue Stunning piece of writing. Gripping plot. Wide-ranging. Spans centuries and geography. I want to tell you my favourite line, but it’s kind of a spoiler, so I won’t. There are fantasy elements for the sake of the story, notContinue reading “The best fiction I’ve read this year: ‘The Invisible Life Of Addie LaRue’ by V E Schwab”
Is it OK to end a sentence with a preposition?
Where are you from? 😅From where are you? 😬 People get themselves in knots trying to avoid ending a sentence with a preposition. Roy Peter Clark comes up with three magic words you can add to avoid this. So that you don’t have to face the horror 😱 of ‘from’ being the last word ofContinue reading “Is it OK to end a sentence with a preposition?”
Do you use Bookbub? Do you like it?
Happy World Book Day! 💡I’ve made an interesting discovery this week and that’s the website Bookbub. From what I can gather, it’s a site that lists 99p and free ebook promotions on Kindle etc. Books that are reduced for a limited time only. 📚 There are some big names on there. I saw Brick LaneContinue reading “Do you use Bookbub? Do you like it?”
Where can I get free books for homework and homeschooling?
Tip for UK parents. Borrowbox! The young un is doing a project on London this week. So I’ve been on my library’s Borrowbox app and have downloaded the Lonely Planet guide. Sumptuous pictures. Easy to navigate. Free. Not all homeschool projects need to involve Google. Books have been carefully put together so research can beContinue reading “Where can I get free books for homework and homeschooling?”
What’s the last book that made you cry? James Rebanks’s English Pastoral.
📚 I read a book in a day yesterday. It’s been a while since I did that. And why was I so hooked? 🐄 Because it’s James. And because it’s Little Strickland. 😊 I genuinely feel privileged. I bet few people have the opportunity to read a beautiful, raw and moving book about the exactContinue reading “What’s the last book that made you cry? James Rebanks’s English Pastoral.”
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