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The Ferryman – Justin Cronin

Published By: OrionPages: 560Released On: 02/05/2023 The islands of Prospera lie in a vast ocean: in splendid isolation from the rest of humanity, or whatever remains of it. . .Citizens of the main island enjoy privileged lives, attended to by the support staff who live on a cramped neighbouring island, where whispers begin to growContinue reading “The Ferryman – Justin Cronin”

Midnight – Amy McCulloch

Published By: Michael JosephPages: 384Released On: 22/06/2023 With her life back in London falling apart, Olivia cannot believe her luck when she’s invited on a once-in-a-lifetime Antarctic cruise with her boyfriend, Aaron.Olivia has never been anywhere so spectacular: huge cliffs of ice loom high on the horizon, penguins dive through the sparkling sea, and aboveContinue reading “Midnight – Amy McCulloch”

Mindfulness in Baking: Meditations on Bakes & Calm – Julia Ponsonby

Published By: Leaping Hare PressPages: 144Released On: 15/06/2023 The Art of Mindful Baking is a delightful insight into how the act of baking is a practical meditation by its very nature. Julia Ponsonby, head of food at Schumacher College, looks at what it means to use our hands and why kneading promotes wellbeing, and explores theContinue reading “Mindfulness in Baking: Meditations on Bakes & Calm – Julia Ponsonby”

The House of Whispers – Anna Mazzola

Published By: OrionPages: 268Released On: 06/04/2023 Rome, 1938. As the world teeters on the brink of war, talented pianist Eva Valenti enters the house of widower Dante Cavallera to become his new wife. On the outside, the forces of Fascism are accelerating, but in her new home, Eva fears that something else is at work,Continue reading “The House of Whispers – Anna Mazzola”

Susan Hughes

Susan Hughes is a children’s picture book author with a background in primary and early years education – giving her all the right tools for her new career. Living in Derbyshire with her family, Susan is passionate about helping young children learn through reading, writing, and play. Her picture book Sprout’s Surprise was published inContinue reading “Susan Hughes”

The Cats We Meet Along the Way – Nadia Mikail

Published By: Guppy BooksPages: 192Released On: 03/02/2022 Seventeen-year-old Aisha hasn’t seen her sister June for two years. And now that a calamity is about to end the world in nine months’ time, she and her mother decide that it’s time to track her down and mend the hurts of the past. Along with Aisha’s boyfriend,Continue reading “The Cats We Meet Along the Way – Nadia Mikail”

Cursed Bread – Sophie Mackintosh

Published By: Hamish HamiltonPages: 192Released On: 02/03/2023 Elodie is the baker’s wife. A plain, unremarkable woman, ignored by her husband and underestimated by her neighbours, she burns with the secret desire to be extraordinary. One day a charismatic new couple appear in town – the ambassador and his sharp-toothed wife, Violet – and Elodie quicklyContinue reading “Cursed Bread – Sophie Mackintosh”

The Illusions – Liz Hyder

Published By: Manilla PressPages: 400Released On: 22/06/2023 Bristol, 1896. Used to scraping a living as the young assistant to an ageing con artist, Cecily Marsden’s life is turned upside down when her master suddenly dies. Believing herself to blame, could young Cec somehow have powers she little understands? Meanwhile Eadie Carleton, a pioneering early film-maker,Continue reading “The Illusions – Liz Hyder”

KM Kelly

Scottish-born Kate grew up running wild in the fields and woods of East Devon. Initially studying geology and oceanography at University, Kate went on to have a career as a Marine Scientist, before dipping her toes in the ocean (sorry) of writing. She has written a number of short stories which have been published inContinue reading “KM Kelly”

Arthur and Teddy Are Coming Out – Ryan Love

Published By: HQPages: 400Released On: 13/04/2023 When 79-year-old Arthur Edwards gathers his family together to share some important news, no one is prepared for the bombshell he drops: he’s gay, and after a lifetime in the closet, he’s finally ready to come out. Arthur’s 21-year-old grandson, Teddy, has a secret of his own: he’s alsoContinue reading “Arthur and Teddy Are Coming Out – Ryan Love”