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 War Horse at Leeds Grand Theatre:

This week, I was lucky enough to be invited to attend the Press Night for War Horse Presented by National Theatre Productions Limited at the Leeds Grand Theatre in Leeds.

To experience War Horse live is to witness theatre at its most profound and unforgettable. I spent much of the performance quietly sobbing in my seat, overwhelmed by the sheer emotional force of what unfolded before me.

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Witchborne by Rachel Grosvenor:

In the medieval town of Locklear, suspicion lingers like smoke in the air, and power belongs to those who shout loudest.

Agnes, a young woman burdened with a secret that could see her branded as a witch, is simply trying to survive. She can touch fire without being burned—a gift, or perhaps a curse, in a world that fears what it cannot control.

Rachel Grosvenor has crafted an evocative and richly detailed story that draws readers into the shadows of history.

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Book Mail:

This week, I was thrilled to receive a special delivery of book mail!

The books included are:

• The Scientist Who Wasn't There by Joanne Briggs

• Main Character Energy by Fats Timbo

• Great Chat: Talk to Anyone. Make New Connections. Improve Your Relationships by Josh Smith

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Sharada Keats Book Mail:

This week, I was thrilled to receive a special delivery of book mail!

I was recently chosen to be a part of the new book tour for the books These Stolen Lives and This Shattered Promise.

Both books are by the amazing Sharada Keats and were sent out to me by Scholastic UK.

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