In an age defined by men, it will take something extraordinary to show four women who they truly are . . . THE GIFTS is the astonishing debut adult novel from the lauded author of BEARMOUTH. A gripping and ambitious book told…
Despite the title The Twelve Even Stranger Days of Christmas is not wholly set over the festive season. Twelve (plus a Thirteenth) short stories of varying length will entertain and surprise – all featuring the macabre, the supernatural, and good…
I also enjoyed the parts of the story set in the Arctic. It was fascinating to read about the whaling trade and the experiences of both the Scottish whalers and the Inuit people. Although I whole-heartedly disapprove of the whaling…
I’ve just closed Celebrations at the Chateau with a smile on my face and a satisfied ‘ah’. Jo Thomas always creates the most wonderful blend of travel fiction and foodie delights. A romantic and uplifting read about turning your dreams into a reality…
Buy Praise from Bookshop.org, Book Depository or Waterstones. A writer I’ve loved since I was a kid, the big story for me is always The Aleph, which is about a man who discovers this tiny orb of light in the…
6. If you could only read one book for the rest of your life which book would it be? About the Book How about… Could you get away with a murder in real life? The voice is unmistakable. It belongs…
8.6Heart-wrenching, Subtle, Beautiful There is no denying the writing in this book is stunning. Primarily character-driven (my fave) this narrative and these two protagonists are filled with pain and angst and for me at least, it took a while to…
Publication date – 16 September 2021 Winnifred Boggs was cleverly commentating on women’s role in society in 1915. At a time when war was waging, they were still prevented from work, unless in a service role. They were dependent on…
If you have a look at the Candlestick Press website you will see there are pamphlets on almost every subject you can think of and I’m sure you would something suitable for a friend or a relative. For example you…
Or is it true that a broken heart can never be a blank canvas? A few other characters stood out and deserve a mention too. Jim’s friend and employer before he moved north was Charles, who owned a bookshop. He…
