Fiction
By Neil Blackmore. Hugo Hunter is a literary legend, a celebrated gay novelist who once moved among the greats—Truman Capote, James Baldwin, and Gore Vidal. His masterpieces secured him a place in history, and for decades he basked in fame, excess and the company of New York’s cultural
Non-Fiction
By Sara Leibovits and Eti Elboim. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I heard their last cry. They did not die and were not buried, Instead, they were poisoned and strangled. I did not bury my loved ones, I did not mourn, did not cry". The Girl Who Survived Auschwitz is a compelling and
2025
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
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By Linn Ulmann. Girl, 1983 by Linn Ullmann is a raw and haunting exploration of memory, identity, and the enduring impact of buried secrets. Set across the shifting landscapes of Oslo, New York, and Paris, Ullmann’s narrative begins on a cold winter night in 1983. A sixteen-year-old girl, lost
Non-Fiction
By Ben Aitken. Ben Aitken’s Shitty Breaks is a bold and unconventional love letter to the places most travellers ignore. Forget Paris and Venice. This book urges readers to embrace Sunderland, Chelmsford and Dunfermline with the same enthusiasm. Aitken’s writing is sharp, witty and packed with the kind
Fiction
This week's round-up of beautiful book mail! I'm excited to begin sharing a roundup of the book mail I've received recently. I can't wait to delve into these books and share my thoughts through reviews! The books in this week's
Fiction
By Nicola Kraus. The Best We Could Hope For is a powerful and deeply affecting book that explores the lasting impact of childhood trauma and the weight of family secrets. Nicola Kraus weaves a multi-generational story that is both heartbreaking and compelling, delving into the consequences of abandonment, resilience and
Fiction
By C.F. Barrington. Dark academia at its finest, When We Were Killers is an intoxicating blend of history, folklore and obsession, set against the atmospheric backdrop of Scotland’s oldest university. With its evocative prose and deeply immersive storytelling, this book is a must-read for fans of mystery, ancient
2025
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
Fiction
By Bridget Collins. The Silence Factory by Bridget Collins is a captivating and eerie gothic book that weaves together two timelines, blending Victorian intrigue with a touch of the fantastical. In 1820, Sophia Ashmore-Percy accompanies her husband to a remote Greek island, where he seeks a rare biological specimen. What
Competition 📚
Who would like to win a brand new, recently published copy of Against The Odds by John Gribbin & Mary Gribbin? The wonderful team at Icon Books have arranged this gorgeous book for me to give away! I'm running the competition here and on social media, such as
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By Anna Hope. Albion is a beautifully crafted and deeply engaging book that shakes the country house genre to its core. Set in the grand eighteenth-century home of the Brookes family, this multigenerational story deftly explores themes of inheritance, family dynamics, and accountability in the face of a changing world.