Books in Review: This Week’s Highlights

In this selection of Books in Review, you'll find detailed summaries, insightful reviews, and key details about each post from the week.

I've included direct links and purchasing options to help you easily locate and acquire anything that interests you.

If any post sparks your curiosity or you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I’d be delighted to discuss these selections further or offer additional recommendations tailored to your preferences.

Enjoy exploring this week's highlights!

The Once And Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow:

⭐️⭐️⭐️

"I am fearful and I am something to be feared. Behind every witch is a woman wronged. Every woman draws a circle around herself. Sometimes she has to be the only thing inside it".

In 1893, witches are nothing more than a distant memory. Once feared and powerful, their craft has been reduced to harmless charms and nursery rhymes. For modern women, the only path to power lies in the ballot box.

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Book Giveaway:

I have the full collection of A Lizzie Hardwicke Mystery by Georgina Clarke to giveaway! Winner announced on the 31st July 2025!

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The Girl On The Train Press Night:

 I was lucky enough to be invited to attend the Press Night for The Girl On The Train at the Leeds Grand Theatre in Leeds.

This stage version is fast-paced and gripping, building tension beautifully with each scene.

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The Missing Links of Tannadee by Maurice Gray:

The Missing Links of Tannadee by Maurice Gray is a wonderfully quirky and uplifting book set in the fictitious Scottish town of Tannadee.

Packed with eccentric characters, a charming setting and plenty of comedic moments, this book is a pure delight.

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Glass Houses (The Morganville Vampires) by Rachel Caine:

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

“Run first,' Shane said. 'Mourn later. It was the perfect motto for Morganville.”

I have owned Glass Houses for over a decade, carrying it with me through multiple moves. With its limited edition sprayed edges, I could never quite bring myself to part with it, knowing I needed to sit down and finally read it. Now that I have, I can say it was an engaging and enjoyable read,

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