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Books By Your Bedside
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 Books Favoured by King Charles III and Queen Camilla
I’ve always had a soft spot for the Royal Family, and like most book lovers I’m endlessly curious about what other people are reading. So naturally, I started wondering: what books sit on the bedside tables of King Charles III and Queen Camilla? Both the King and Queen are passionate readers, and their tastes reveal…
Lynda Checkley
My name is Lynda and I live in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire with my partner Andrew and Sassy, a black cat who measures up to her name. I’ve always been a reader. As a child I asked for books for birthdays and Christmas. We lived opposite a library and from the age of 7 until we…
The Butler – Clare Mackintosh
Published By: PodiumPages: 216Released On: 16/06/2026 The South of France is stunning, though not without its imperfections, from pickpockets to burglars to the occasional cold-blooded killer. But in his twenty-five years of service, Baxter—with a spotless reputation as a polished, well-mannered butler—has never run into any issues catering to the ultrawealthy. Until now. Baxter’s latest…
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