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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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The Lost Voices of Pompeii – Dr Jess Venner

Published By: MudlarkPages: 320Released On: 23/04/2026 We all know how the people of Pompeii died. But what about how they lived? Drawing on the latest archaeological discoveries, Dr Jess Venner brings the ancient streets to life through the eyes of those who lived, worked, loved and ultimately met their fate in Pompeii. Along the way,…

Transcription – Ben Lerner

Published By: Granta BooksPages: 144Released On: 09/04/2026 A writer returns to his college town, where he is to conduct what will be the final published interview with Thomas, his ninety-year-old mentor. But after he drops his smartphone in the hotel sink, he arrives at Thomas’s house with no recording device – a fact he is…

Unapologetic Love Story – Elle McNicoll

Published By: MacmillanPages: 400Released On: 02/04/2026 Enter Raina Lewis, London’s hottest It Girl – effortlessly cool, endlessly intriguing, and beloved for her smash-hit podcast spotlighting autistic women. But not everyone’s convinced by the hype. Investigative journalist and ‘King of Cancel Culture’, Tom Branimir is sure there’s more to Raina than meets the eye. He’s determined…

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