A Short Walk Through a Wide World – Douglas Westerbeke

Published By: Jonathan CapePages: 400Released On: 04/07/2024 If you could never stay, where would you go? Paris, 1885: Aubry Tourvel, a spoiled and stubborn nine-year-old girl, comes across a wooden puzzle ball on her walk home from school. She tosses it over the fence, only to find it in her satchel that evening. Days later, atContinue reading “A Short Walk Through a Wide World – Douglas Westerbeke”

Love Letters to a Serial Killer – Tasha Coryell

Published By: OrionPages: 336Released On: 04/07/2024 When Hannah Wilson first hears about the dead women in the news, her interest in the murder case is healthy. Enough. Like the other women trawling the true crime forums, she’s convinced that she could be the one to put the pieces of the puzzle together online. Solve the murders. Somehow.Continue reading “Love Letters to a Serial Killer – Tasha Coryell”

The Last Time I Saw You – Jo Leevers

Published By: Lake UnionPages: 320Released On: 01/07/2024 She’s waiting to become a mother—but first she has to find her own. Weeks away from the birth of her first child, Georgie should be enjoying the peace of her new life in the country, but boredom has settled in and nerves are running high. A viral newsContinue reading “The Last Time I Saw You – Jo Leevers”

Indie Bookstores – South/East Part 2

*Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of bookshops. All photos sourced from each individual shop’s online presence. If you have any concerns regarding the photos, or concern regarding the text, please get in touch. The Little Green Book Shop, Herne Bay, Kent Opened in 2022, The Little Green Book Shop stock aContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – South/East Part 2”

Indie Bookstores – South/East Part 1

“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman The Book House, Thame, Oxfordshire Selling since 1972, The Book House aim to provide an unrivalled service, offering advice and obtaining books they don’t stock within 24 hours. They sell from all publishers, with a specialism onContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – South/East Part 1”

Indie Bookstores – Midlands Part 2

“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman High Peak, Derbyshire Amidst the rolling hills of the Peak District, High Peak blends sips, sweets, and stories. Bookworms and coffee connoisseurs, prepare to embark on a whimsical adventure through the enchanting world of High Peak Bookstore.Continue reading “Indie Bookstores – Midlands Part 2”

Indie Bookstores – Midlands Part 1

“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman Five Leaves Bookshop, Nottingham Five Leaves’ stock is orientated towards indie presses, but do have a selection of major publishing houses too. They particularly like political, poetry, and translated publishers. They stock books of all genres fromContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – Midlands Part 1”

Indie Bookstores – North Part 2

“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman The Book Dragon, Stockton-on-Tees The Book Dragon places readers and authors at the heart of everything they do. What makes them stand out amongst the crowd is that they are completely dedicated to self-published and indie publishedContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – North Part 2”

Indie Bookstores – North Part 1

“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman Chapter One, Manchester Chapter One began out of a family’s love for great books, amazing cakes and good coffee. They now bring quirky reads, author events and intimate performances to Manchester’s Northern Quarter.  https://chapteronebooks.co.uk House of BooksContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – North Part 1”

Indie Bookstores – Yorkshire Part 2

“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman The Bookish Type, Leeds The Bookish Type is a queer indie bookshop in Leeds. Opened in 2020, they sell a range of queer literature, from fiction to children’s books, YA, memoirs, poetry, non-fiction, short stories, and graphicContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – Yorkshire Part 2”