I started writing reviews on Goodreads and sharing on social media in about April 2020. During the second lockdown I decided to turn them into a blog, which I launched in June 2021. Blog: My Cosy Book NookX: @MyCosyBookNookInstagram: @sam.mycosybooknookThreads: @sam.mycosybooknookBluesky: @mycosybooknook.bsky.socialFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MyCosyBookNook Meet Sam Questions on Reviewing What made you start a book blogContinue reading “Sam Johnson”
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Dissection of a Murder – Jo Murray
Published By: Pan MacmillanPages: 384Released On: 07/05/2026 A dead judge. A silent defendant. And a courtroom full of liars.When Leila Reynolds is handed her first murder case, she’s shocked at how high-profile it is: the murder of a well-respected, well-known judge. This shouldn’t be the kind of case she’s leading; it’s way beyond her expertise.Continue reading “Dissection of a Murder – Jo Murray”
Havisham – Elle Machray
Published By: HarperNorthPages: 336Released On: 07/05/2026 Jilted bride. Mad witch. Tragic villainess. This time, she will have her revenge. Charlotte Havisham has a secret. She’s been underestimated for too long: by her former fiancé, Compeyson; by her family; and by society. But now her true heart’s desire is within reach for the first time. AndContinue reading “Havisham – Elle Machray”
Mercutio – Kate Heartfield
Published By: HarperVoyagerPages: 384Released On: 07/05/2026 On the battlefield, as warring factions deal out death, young Mercutio chances upon the charismatic poet Dante Alighieri. In their desperate stand against the enemy, they inadvertently open a crack between our world and Faerie, literally changing the stars over Mercutio’s head, and creating a mysterious presence who willContinue reading “Mercutio – Kate Heartfield”
The Repentants – Kate Foster
Published By: MantlePages: 336Released On: 28/05/2026 St Monans, Fife, Scotland 1790. Two women are forced to publicly repent in church, one for adultery the other for breaching the sabbath. Wealthy housewife, Florrie, and salt serf, Eliza, form a quick and unusual bond over their mutual humiliation. So when Florrie’s husband decides she must accompany him onContinue reading “The Repentants – Kate Foster”
Jeff Sexton
I’m the guy you come to when you want to hear about the books you’re not going to hear about from anyone else. I read some books that get tens of thousands of reviews, but I’m far more likely to be the very *first* review on a book… and not just because over 90% of my reading these days isContinue reading “Jeff Sexton”
The Unchosen One – Amy Sparkes
Published By: WalkerPages: 240Released On: 07/05/2026Reading Age: 9-12 What happens if the Chosen One doesn’t want the job? When Tassie is announced as the Chosen One, destined to save the day, she knows there’s been a mistake. She’s nothing like the mild-mannered child described in the prophecy! Besides, being the Chosen One sounds like ZERO fun. IfContinue reading “The Unchosen One – Amy Sparkes”
Hunger and Thirst – Claire Fuller
Published By: Fig TreePages: 352Released On: 07/05/2026 1987: After a childhood trauma and years in and out of the care system, sixteen-year-old Ursula finds herself with a new job in the postroom of a local art school, a bed in a halfway house, and—delightfully— some new friends, including wild-child, Sue. When Ursula is invited toContinue reading “Hunger and Thirst – Claire Fuller”
Ms Mebel Goes Back to the Chopping Block – Jesse Sutanto
Published By: CorvusPages: 304Released On: 07/05/2026 For sixty-three-year-old Mebel, retirement means her husband of more than forty years announcing that he’s leaving her for their private chef. Mebel isn’t sure who’s the bigger loss, but she has the perfect plan to win him back: she’ll finally learn to cook. However, Mebel quickly realizes she’s accidentallyContinue reading “Ms Mebel Goes Back to the Chopping Block – Jesse Sutanto”
Women’s Prize Longlist For Non-Fiction 2026
I have bought and read the longlist for the Women’s Prize for Fiction for a number of years, but never the non-fiction, only picking one or two to read. So, much to the dismay of my bank account and mr towering TBR list, I thought I’d buy the non-fiction longlist and read that too! HereContinue reading “Women’s Prize Longlist For Non-Fiction 2026”
Books By Your Bedside 