“The past few months have made us realise that change is inevitable – sometimes good but sometimes it can be cruel and makes your world go out of control.“– Louise Hall, Little Book of Hope I took a few weeks away from the blog for various reasons, but mainly because my brain was frazzled. Our…
‘A novel about motherhood and mental health, the different ways that love finds its way into our lives, and the sweetness of new beginnings born from loss’The Truth Must Dazzle Gradually [ Book Description ] On an island off the west coast of Ireland, the Moone family are shattered by tragedy. Murtagh Moone is a…
‘Follows the growing obsession between two neighbours and shines a ruthless spotlight on the vanities of modern middleclass urbanities’– Finders, Keepers [ About the Book ] Ailsa Tilson moves with her husband and children to Trinity Fields in search of the new.New project – a house to renovate. New people – no links to the…
‘The metal door of Cell 5 clanged heavily behind me. I realised I was in someone else’s space as I eyed the resident prisoner for the first time. In effect, I had just moved into his bedsit. It was 1 March 1981’– The Skelper and Me [ About the Book ] From a young age,…
‘A magical fairytale-inspired debut’– Feathertide [ About the Book ] A girl. A secret. A life-changing journey. Born covered in the feathers of a bird, and kept hidden in a crumbling house full of secrets, Marea has always known she was different, but never known why. And so to find answers, she goes in search…
‘Set in 2054, when humans have locked themselves out of the internet by forgetting the names of their favourite teacher and first pet, Set My Heart To Five is the hilarious yet profoundly moving story of one android’s emotional awakening.‘– Set My Heart To Five Set My Heart To Five by Simon Stephenson was published with Fourth…
‘There are two sides to every story, and then there is the truth’ [ About the Book ] Gabriela, a senior negotiator in the FCO’s counter-terrorism unit, runs a small and powerful team based in Whitehall. She is tenacious, hard-working and the family breadwinner. Her partner Tom – a freelance architect – looks after their…
‘Power, politics and a devastating fight for the crown in this gripping historical novel following the rise of Oliver Cromwell’s youngest daughter. Perfect for fans of Anne O’Brien, Joanna Hickson and Alison Weir.‘– The Puritan Princess I am delighted to be sharing an extract of the exciting debut novel, The Puritan Princess, by Miranda Malins.…
“This is quintessential Joyce: at once poignant and playful, with huge heart and the same resonance, truth and lightness of touch as her phenomenallysuccessful debut, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry.” – Miss Benson’s Beetle [ About the Book ] It is 1950, two unlikely women set off on a hare-brained adventureto the other side…
‘Life on the home front can be challenging, but with the support of one another, the factory girls can get through anything‘– Wedding Bells On The Home Front Wedding Bells On The Home Front is the third novel in The Factory Girls saga series by Annie Clarke and will be released July 23rd with Arrow…