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Bargain Books Pt1 – Freebies : The Basics – Jill's Book Cafe
As anybody who reads my Balancing the Books posts will know, I do not spend a lot of money on books. Or rather, I do not spend a lot of money given the number of books I acquire each week. I realise that what I think is not much, might be somebody else's idea of…
Balancing the Books to 11th April – Jill's Book Cafe
Books Added Books Read Well another busy week so only three books read again. For once though, much of the 'busyness' was pleasurable. Over the weekend I had my sister visiting as we went to see Michael Ball and Alfie Boe in Liverpool. On Wednesday it was my birthday so my OH and I went…
Five on Friday with Sam Lee #FiveonFriday – Jill's Book Cafe
Today I'm delighted to feature debut author Sam Lee. Her novel, A Trail of Blood on the Snow is a chilling exploration of masculinity, madness, and the harrowing legacy of abuse. It will be published on 15th April. Sam Lee is a 29-year-old writer from Canada, but she has called the Dominican Republic home since she…
Publication day for The Golden Hour by Kate Lord Brown @katelordbrown @TeamBATC – Jill's Book Cafe
I'm delighted to wish Kate Lord Brown 'Happy Publication Day' on the launch of her latest novel The Golden Hour. It's an epic dual timeline story which interweaves glory-seeking desert archaeologists, priceless treasures, Nefertiti’s tomb and the decadent cabarets of WW2 Cairo with restless expat lives in bohemian Beirut. If that doesn't whet your appetite to…
Balancing the Books to 4th April – Jill's Book Cafe
Books Added Books Read Oops a bit of a discrepancy between books added and books read this week. Although it was a poor week for reading (again) I'd still have been hard pushed to make much of an impact against all the the books in. But, in my defence, this week straddled the end of…
Five on Friday with TM Payne @Tinap66Payne – Jill's Book Cafe
Today I'm delighted to feature author TM Payne (Tina). Tina is the best-selling author of the D.I. Sheridan Holler series, set in Liverpool and the Wirral. Her debut novel, Long Time Dead was published in April 2024 and went to number one in Crime Fiction in both the UK and Germany. The second book in…
Balancing the Books to 28th March – Jill's Book Cafe
Books Added Books Read Another busy week with life, as opposed to books, taking centre stage. Something you may have already gathered as I've been missing with my shares and social media interactions, though as I'm appalling at the later anyway, maybe you haven't. Being pre-occupied is also indicated by a positively restrained week in…
Five on Friday with Sasha Lace #FiveonFriday – Jill's Book Cafe
Today I'm delighted to feature author Sasha Lace who writes addictive romances full of heart and steam. Her Playing the Field soccer series is a refreshing change from the usual 'sporting team' genre as it's the women who are the athletes and the men fall in love with their strength and determination. Having recently read…
Balancing the Books to 21st March – Jill's Book Cafe
Books Added Books Read Just my luck on the week that I was quite good on the acquisitions front that I didn't manage to read as much as usual either, so bang goes the balance again! Both numbers indicative of being pre-occupied and busy in real life so not as much time spend on the…
Five on Friday with Rebecca Chase @rebeccahchase #FiveonFriday – Jill's Book Cafe
Today I'm delighted to feature author Rebecca Chase, who I had the good fortune to chat to recently at the HEA Bookshop event in Liverpool. Rebecca writes contemporary romances, that combine sweetness and spice for a realistic romance 'hit' with all the feels. Her latest F1 themed romance, Start Your Engines is out now. Rebecca…
Balancing the Books to 14th March – Jill's Book Cafe
Books Added Books Read This week saw the release of 2 books I've been eager for, Elsie Silver's Wild Side and Lucy Score's Story of My Life. The first completes her Rose Hill series, which I've collected in paperback and the latter is the first in a new series Story Lake. I also picked that…
Five on Friday with Amelia Berry @canelo_co – – Jill's Book Cafe
Today I'm delighted to feature author Amelia Berry who writes stories that are full of romance, humour, stunning locations and delicious food. How can anybody resist? Her latest book, A Recipe for Love, was published yesterday. Amelia may look familiar to some of you as she is also published as Ally Sinclair, Alison May and,…
Balancing the Books to 7th March – Jill's Book Cafe
Books Purchased Books Read Well here was me thinking that after last week's book hauling things would settle down - it appears not! Thanks to several Daily Deals on my wish list and a lot of great freebies, I've once again gone overboard, ah well, I doubt you expected anything less. Worryingly. it could have…
Five on Friday with Jem Poster #FiveonFriday – Jill's Book Cafe
Today I'm delighted to feature novelist, poet, and creative writing tutor, Jem Poster. His latest book Eliza Mace, co-authored with Sarah Burton, is the first in a series of historical detective mysteries; the second book in the series will be published by Duckworth in 2025. Jem Poster is emeritus professor of creative writing, Aberystwyth University,…
Publication day for The Ophelia Murders by JM Simpson @JMSimpsonauthor – Jill's Book Cafe
I'm delighted to wish JM Simpson 'Happy Publication Day' on the launch of her latest novel The Ophelia Murders. It marks the start of a new series centred around Whistlers Peak which sees a move away from the seaside town of Castleby to the Scottish Highlands, swapping the lifeboat team for mountain rescue. What doesn't…
Balancing the Books to 28th February – Jill's Book Cafe
I had another bookish week this week starting with a trip to Liverpool last Saturday for the Romance book event organised by the HEA Bookshop. At the minute the bookshop is only online but going forward Lana is hoping to open a bricks and mortar shop in Liverpool. The tickets sold out a while ago,…
Five on Friday with Eve Ainsworth @EveAinsworth @canelo_co – #FiveonFriday – Jill's Book Cafe
Today I'm delighted to feature award-winning author for children and adults, Eve Ainsworth. Eve made her adult fiction debut with Duckling in 2022, followed by the emotional and heartbreaking Somebody I Used to Love. Her latest novel Pieces of Us was published yesterday. Eve Ainsworth is a public speaker, creative workshop coordinator and award-winning author…
Paperback Publication day for Eliza Mace by Sarah Burton and Jem Poster – Jill's Book Cafe
I'm delighted to wish Sarah Burton and Jem Poster 'Happy Publication Day' as Eliza Mace hits the paperback shelves. It's a thrilling Victorian detective novel that has been described as Charlotte Bronte meets Agatha Christie - no mean comparison. The eponymous heroine, Eliza is a feisty, rebellious 16 year old who undertakes to discover the…
Publication day for Same Time Next Week by Milly Johnson @millyjohnson @TeamBATC #RespectRomFic – Jill's Book Cafe
I'm delighted to wish Milly Johnson 'Happy Publication Day' on the launch of her latest novel Same Time Next Week. I had the pleasure of hearing the author talk about the book at a recent showcase event, and it sounded amazing. But, as an existing reader, that was never in doubt because Milly Johnson writes…
Five on Friday with Helga Jensen @HelgaJensenF #FiveonFriday – Jill's Book Cafe
Today I'm delighted to feature award-winning British/Danish best-selling author and journalist Helga Jensen. Helga writes, heartwarming, uplifting, later in life romances set in magical locations. Her debut novel was a winning entry in the 2017 Montegrappa First Fiction competition at Dubai’s Emirates Literary Festival. Her debut was also a contender for the coveted 2021 Joan…
Balancing the Books to 21st February – Jill's Book Cafe
On the acquisitions front, a pretty good week I think. Though after last week, anything would have been an improvement. Some great freebies, a Kindle daily deal and a pre-order. I decided to include it now (though it's not due until June) because come June I'll forget and as it was only 79p it's not…