My huge thanks to Ayo Okojie at Quercus who sent me a copy of The Christmas Eve Murders by Noelle Albright way back in 2024. I’m delighted finally to have got round to reading it and to share my review today. Already available in other formats, The Christmas Eve Murders will be published in paperback…

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09.10.2025

To War With Wallace by Barbara Henderson | Linda's Book Bag

When I met Barbara Henderson at a lunch in Edinburgh all those years ago, I had no idea quite what a talented writer I had in front of me. Since then it has been my privilege to read many of her books for children and you’ll find my reviews here. As a result, despite not…

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10.10.2025

Staying In With Jenni Keer | Linda's Book Bag

It was my absolute pleasure to meet lovely Jenni Keer at the Love Stories etc fiction festival in Manchester back in July. I simply had to invite Jenni onto Linda’s Book Bag and with a brand new book out tomorrow, when better for Jenni to stay in with me? Let’s find out more: Staying in…

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13.10.2025

The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri | Linda's Book Bag

I’ve been meaning to read The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri since it came out, but life has always intervened. Today, however, I am delighted to share my review as The Beekeeper of Aleppo is my U3A book group’s choice this month and we'll be discussing it later today. The Beekeeper of Aleppo was…

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The Christmas Eve Murders by Noelle Albright | Linda's Book Bag

To War With Wallace by Barbara Henderson | Linda's Book Bag

Staying In With Jenni Keer | Linda's Book Bag

The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri | Linda's Book Bag

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