Indie Bookstores – Northern Ireland

“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman Books Papers Scissors, Belfast Books Papers Scissors stock a curated selection of new fiction and non-fiction, plus Irish writing, gift books and poetry. They also have a children’s room, with choices from newborn to teenager, and canContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – Northern Ireland”

Indie Bookstores – Coastal

“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman The Book Shop, Lee-on-the-Solent A fixture on the high street for over 90 years, the Book Shop is one of the oldest indie booksellers on the South Coast. Proud winners at the British Book Awards – RegionalContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – Coastal”

Indie Bookstores – South West

“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman Archways, Axminster Originally opened in 1966, Archways moved premises in 2021. They stock books on every topic, such as art, biography, plays, crafts, cookery, gardening, health, history, politics and travel, as well as fiction, children’s books, puzzleContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – South West”

Indie Bookstores – East Anglia

“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman The Children’s Book Centre, Alby, Norwich The Children’s Book Centre is an assembled team of ex-teachers, ex-headteachers, librarians, and book enthusiasts. Established for over 35 years, they carefully review and select only the best books from overContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – East Anglia”

The Love Of My Afterlife – Kirsty Greenwood

Published By: PenguinPages: 400Released On: 20/06/2024 If she wasn’t dead already, Delphie would be dying of embarrassment. She’s entered the afterlife wearing the sort of pyjamas you don’t want anyone to see and finds herself face-to-face with the most handsome man she’s ever encountered. And he’s smiling at her. As they start to chat, everything else becomes background noiseContinue reading “The Love Of My Afterlife – Kirsty Greenwood”

Babylonia – Costanza Casati

Published By: Michael JosephPages: 400Released On: 04/07/2024 You are SEMIRAMIS. You are orphaned and raised on the outskirts of an empire, born into a life of toil and anonymity. But dreams of power and potential course through your veins. You’re strong, cunning and quick… and hungry for more. If you want the world to knowContinue reading “Babylonia – Costanza Casati”

The Midnight Hour – Eve Chase

Published By: Michael JosephPages: 368Released On: 27/06/2024 Notting Hill, London. One May evening, seventeen-year-old Maggie Parker’s mother walks out of their front door and doesn’t return . . . With her little brother in tow, desperate to find her mother, Maggie is drawn into a labyrinthine world of antiques and shadowy figures, far from theContinue reading “The Midnight Hour – Eve Chase”

How To Age Disgracefully – Clare Pooley

Published By: TransworldPages: 364Released On: 20/06/2024 When age makes you invisible, secrets are easier to hide Daphne knows that age is just a number. She also knows that society no longer pays her any attention – something she’s happy to exploit to help her hide a somewhat chequered past. But finding herself alone on herContinue reading “How To Age Disgracefully – Clare Pooley”

The Memo – Lauren Mechling and Rachel Dodes

Published By: Renegade BooksPages: 336Released On: 20/06/2024 Do you ever feel like you have no idea what you’re doing in life – and wonder if you just didn’t get the memo?Jenny Green is dreading her Class of 2007 reunion. While her friends are killing it, Jenny’s promising career as an artisanal baker went up inContinue reading “The Memo – Lauren Mechling and Rachel Dodes”

The Cautious Traveller’s Guide to The Wastelands – Sarah Brooks

Published By: W&NPages: 384Released On: 20/06/2024 It is said there is a price that every passenger must pay. A price beyond the cost of a ticket. It is the end of the 19th Century and the world is awash with marvels. But there is nothing so marvellous as the Wastelands: a terrain of terrible miraclesContinue reading “The Cautious Traveller’s Guide to The Wastelands – Sarah Brooks”