On My Radar: October
October’s publishing schedule definitely has hints of Halloween to it with a few Christmas titles sneaking their way in. Some even manage to combine horror and festivies! There are still a few non-seasonal books coming out, and plenty I’d want…
Top Ten: Autumn TBR
Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. Autumn should really be about finishing off my reading challenges for the year, but alas there are all these new tempting things I want to read instead. I don’t think any…
Chatsworth, Scotland and a whole load of tarts… a not-weekly update
We had a little holiday to see my parents in the Scottish Borders, stopping off at a few places along the way. First stop was Oxford, since that was conveniently half way between home and our Airbnb for the next…
20 Books of Summer Recap
The cool days of September have finally arrived, so I guess it’s time to take a look at my 20 Books of Summer reading. I haven’t been particularly strict with dates, since I started early and I only just finished…
A Study in Drowning
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book free of charge for review purposes only. Receipt of a book does not guarantee a review or endorsement. It’s hard not to believe in fairytales when you’ve been haunted by visions of…
On My Radar: September
Witchy romance with purple covers seems to be a big theme of 2023, don’t they? I guess we’re gearing up for Halloween already. Time is just whooshing by this year, so without further ado, here are the September titles that…
House of Odysseus
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book free of charge for review purposes only. Receipt of a book does not guarantee a review or endorsement. House of Odysseus is the second book in the Songs of Penelope trilogy and…
Damp squib of summer… a not at all weekly check-in
I’ve been hunkered down making my game for the last few weeks. Its working title is The Library in the Woods, and I’ll share some screenshots once I’m a bit further into the gameplay. This does mean I haven’t been…
Bridge
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book free of charge for review purposes only. Receipt of a book does not guarantee a review or endorsement. Content warnings: cancer, domestic abuse Bridge always had a complicated relationship with her brilliant…
Top Ten Tuesday Made Me Read It
Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. I suggested this topic, so I guess I’d better come up with some answers! Ready for a trip down memory lane? I’ve been doing Top Ten Tuesdays on and off for…
On My Radar: August
I’ve barely read anything in July so it seems particularly cruel to have so many more enticing books coming this way in August! I need my reading mojo back, pronto. Also why have there been so many Romeo and Juliet…
Mister Magic
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book free of charge for review purposes only. Receipt of a book does not guarantee a review or endorsement. Thirty years after a tragedy ended the popular children’s show, Mister Magic, there is…
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