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Here you will find my own personal reviews of purchased books, gifted books, and advanced reader copies. I cover all genres of fiction books, plus non-fiction, classics and poetry.

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Rituals: A Folk Journey Through the Seasons – Tim Downie

Published By: Ebury SpotlightPages: 304Released On: 29/10/2026 Tim brings to life the mystical stories that shape the character of our isles. Push through the bramble and briar to embark on a journey through the seasons, encountering wonders from clowns to coffins, horn dances to blazing tar barrels, punkies to soulcakers. Filled with detailed insights into…

Counting Down to You – Emily Stone

Published By: Headline ReviewPages: 416Released On: 08/10/2026 Ali has always loved Christmas. She and her best friend Robyn had a tradition to exchange advent calendars filled, not with chocolate, but with fun challenges to complete. Only this year, there is no Robyn. Ali would rather skip December altogether, and the reminders it will bring. But…

Murder on the Royal Crescent – Harriet F. Townson

Published By: VikingPages: 304Released On: 29/10/2026 On a frosty day in December 1936, librarian and part-time detective Dora Wildwood is summoned to Bath. She has no idea what will unfold but she is glad to go; recent events have left her longing to disappear. Arriving on the world-famous Royal Crescent, Dora quickly learns of Daisy…

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