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Staying in with Sergio Dalaco | Linda's Book Bag
Anyone who knows me will also know that I adore travel, but have been rather constrained because of family duties in recent times. One of the trips I adored was when we went to the Iguazú Falls as part of an exciting tour taking in parts of South America and Antarctica. We were lucky enough…
The Birdcage by Eve Chase | Linda's Book Bag
It’s my pleasure today to share my review of The Birdcage by Eve Chase which was my U3A book group choice this month. It makes a change for me actually to have read the book in time for today's meeting! The Birdcage was published in paperback by Penguin on 13th October 2022 and is available…
My Friends by Fredrik Backman | Linda's Book Bag
I’m very lucky to be sent lots of wonderful books so it’s very rare that I actually ask for a book just for me and not for ‘work’. However, when I saw the fabulous Simon and Schuster Christmas Gift Guide contained the latest novel from a favourite author, I simply couldn’t resist requesting My Friends…
Staying in with H.S. Norup | Linda's Book Bag
Regular visitors to Linda’s Book Bag will notice I have been rather quiet of late, following Mum’s death, but it gives me great pleasure to try out a bit of blogging again and welcome H. S Norup to the blog today to tell me all about her latest middle grade children’s book. I am a…
Cover Reveal: Fireflies in Winter by Eleanor Shearer | Linda's Book Bag
I so adored River Sing Me Home by Eleanor Shearer which I reviewed here, that I could not be more excited to be part of the cover reveal for her second novel, Fireflies in Winter. My huge thanks to Caitlin Raynor at Headline for inviting me to participate. Fireflies in Winter will be published by…
Staying in with Christina Marrocco | Linda's Book Bag
I have always prided myself on being entirely reliable. Hmm. We all know what pride comes before don’t we? I cannot apologise enough to Christina Marrocco for completely forgetting to post this ‘staying in’ evening yesterday when her latest book was published. Christina did everything I asked, sending me all I needed well in advance…
Staying in with Claire Carver | Linda's Book Bag
Once again I find myself apologizing that it has taken me far too long to get round to sharing a blog post. I’ve been meaning to ‘stay in’ with Claire Carver to chat all about her debut book for some time, but life got the better of me! Still, better late than never, it’s my…
The Next Chapter by Rebecca Ryan | Linda's Book Bag
My huge thanks to Harriett Collins at Simon and Schuster for sending me a surprise copy of The Next Chapter by Rebecca Ryan. I was delighted to receive it as I loved Rebecca’s previous two books, My (extra)Ordinary Life and The Philosophy of Love which you’ll find reviewed here. The Next Chapter was published by…
Miss Veal and Miss Ham by Vikki Heywood | Linda's Book Bag
My huge thanks to Fiona Brownlee at Muswell Press for sending me a surprise copy of Miss Veal and Miss Ham by Vikki Heywood. It’s my pleasure to share my review of this debut story today. Miss Veal and Miss Ham was published by Muswell Press on 3rd July 2025 and is available for purchase…
WILBUR SMITH ADVENTURE WRITING PRIZE 2025 | Linda's Book Bag
Last year it was my absolute pleasure to attend the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize awards in London where I had the most fabulous evening. My huge thanks to Charlotte Maddox for inviting me. Today it’s my pleasure to take a look at 2025’s Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize shortlisted books and to add…
Staying in with Michael Craig | Linda's Book Bag
It’s with a huge apology that I welcome Michael Craig to Linda’s Book Bag today. Michael was due to appear just as Mum became very poorly and ended up in hospital before she died so it’s taken me a while to catch up. I am, however, delighted to discover more about Michael’s thriller today. Let’s…
The Final Vow by M.W. Craven | Linda's Book Bag
I almost never read a book series, but the one exception is always, always, the Washington Poe and Tilly Bradshaw books by M. W. Craven because, quite simply, I think they are fantastic. Consequently, I was thrilled to receive a copy of the latest book, The Final Vow. My enormous thanks to Kirsteen Astor for…
Bad Influence by Rosie Nixon | Linda's Book Bag
My huge thanks to Rhiannon Morris at Harper Collins for sending me a copy of Bad Influence by Rosie Nixon all those months ago. It’s my pleasure finally to share my review of Bad Influence today. Bad Influence is published by HQ on 14th August 2025 and is available for purchase through the publisher links…
Staying in with Andrea Christodoulou on It’s All Greek To Me Publication Day | Linda's Book Bag
I'm so pleased to welcome Andrea Christodoulou to Linda's Book Bag today as her debut book sounds exactly my kind of read! I'm delighted Andrea has agreed to stay in with me and I would like to thank Graeme Williams for putting us in touch with one another. Let's find out more: Staying in with…
An Interview with Arthur Whitty | Linda's Book Bag
It's my very great pleasure to welcome Tim Walker's brand new protagonist, Arthur Whitty to Linda's Book Bag today. In the interests of complete honesty I must admit that lovely Tim provided the questions for Arthur today as life was simply too complicated for me to do so. Tim has appeared on the blog on…
River of Stars by Georgina Moore | Linda's Book Bag
My enormous thanks to author Georgina Moore for ensuring I received an early copy of River of Stars, and to Becky Mansell and/or Philippa Cotton for sending me a finished copy. I so loved Georgina’s debut The Garnett Girls (reviewed here) that I was thrilled to receive River of Stars and am delighted to share…
The Secrets of the Harbour House by Liz Fenwick | Linda's Book Bag
I've been a bit quiet on the blogging front recently whilst Mum was so poorly and following her recent death so it feels somewhat poignant that the book I am reviewing today has grief as one of its themes. My enormous thanks to Isabel Williams at Harper Collins for sending me a copy of The…
Celebrating The Cruise Club with Caroline James | Linda's Book Bag
I’m a huge fan of cruise holidays, having cruised all over the world to places like Antarctica, the Galapagos Islands, Japan, Indonesia, Europe and so on. Equally, I’m a huge fan of Caroline James, who has featured here on Linda's Book Bag many times - both as an uplifting and joyous writer and as a…
Cover Reveal: Yours For The Season by Emily Stone | Linda's Book Bag
When one of your favourite authors has a new book coming and you’ve been a character in another of their fabulous stories, then, regardless of the trials of life, you simply have to participate in the cover reveal. So it is with Emily Stone and I’m thrilled today to participate in sharing details of her…
Cover Reveal: Estella’s Fury by Barbara Havelocke | Linda's Book Bag
I’ve considered lovely Barbara Havelocke a personal friend for some years so it gives me enormous pleasure to take part in the cover reveal for her brand new book Estella’s Fury. I loved Barbara’s first book in this gothic, historical thriller series - Estella’s Revenge - and you’ll find my review here. Let’s find out…
Discussing When Secrets Bloom with Patricia Furstenberg on Publication Day. | Linda's Book Bag
It’s my absolute pleasure to welcome back lovely Patricia Furstenberg to Linda’s Book Bag today. Patricia has featured here many times before but it’s been far too long since she appeared. Today we are discussing her brand new book When Secrets Bloom, so let’s find out more: Staying in with Patricia Furstenberg Welcome back to Linda's…
Bleeding Fabulous by Mark Ward | Linda's Book Bag
It was almost a year ago that lovely Justin David at Inkandescent sent me a copy of Bleeding Fabulous by Mark Ward in return for an honest review. As a teenager I babysat a little boy who had haemophilia and I was always terrified he might suffer internal bleeding so I was intrigued to read this…
Staying in with S.J. Barratt | Linda's Book Bag
It’s my pleasure today to welcome author S. J. Barratt to Linda’s Book Bag. Suzanne is a middle grade author and as someone late to reading because of my weird sight, I find I’m always enthralled by the books available to children today. Let’s find out more: Staying in with S. J. Barratt Welcome to…
The Stranger in Room Six by Jane Corry | Linda's Book Bag
My huge thanks to Jane Corry for ensuring I received a copy of her latest novel, The Stranger in Room Six in return for an honest review. It’s my pleasure to share that review today. I had originally been asked to review The Stranger in Room Six by My Weekly, but recent changes mean those…
Publication Day Spotlight: The Standing Stone on the Moor by Allie Cresswell | Linda's Book Bag
It’s such a pleasure to feature the brand new book in the Talbot Saga Series from Allie Cresswell today. Allie has been on Linda’s Book Bag before in posts you’ll find here, and her latest book The Standing Stone on the Moor sounds absolutely brilliant and is out today, 17th June 2025. Let’s find out…
Over the Sea to Skye by Sue Moorcroft | Linda's Book Bag
I’m a huge fan of Sue Moorcroft’s books (after all, Sue has appeared here on Linda's Book Bag more times than I have!) and had life not been so overwhelming that I didn't know if I’d be able to meet deadlines I would immediately have signed up to the recent blog tour for her brand…
The Tradwife’s Secret by Liane Child | Linda's Book Bag
My huge thanks to Rhiannon Morris at Harper Collins for originally sending me a surprise copy of The Tradwife’s Secret by Liane Child. I'm delighted that The Tradwife's Secret is my latest online review for My Weekly. Published by HQ on 22nd May 2025, The Tradwife’s Secret is available for purchase through the publisher links here. …
A Beautiful Family by Jennifer Trevelyan | Linda's Book Bag
I’m not entirely sure if I owe thanks to Chloe Davies (I suspect so), Poppy North or Rosie Friis at Macmillan for sending me a surprise copy of A Beautiful Family by Jennifer Trevelyan, but I am very, very grateful. It’s my pleasure to share my review of A Beautiful Family today. A Beautiful Family…
Publication Day Spotlight on Into the Fire by G.D Wright | Linda's Book Bag
It's almost four years since I first 'met' the fabulous G. D. Wright and you'll find a post here when we stayed in together. It has been my pleasure to meet Gaz in real life since, as not only his writing has gone from strength to strength, but he's a smashing man as well as…
Looking Ahead to #CapitalCrime25 | Linda's Book Bag
I cannot believe it's a year since I was enthralled by Capital Crime at the fabulous Leonardo Royal Hotel, St Pauls in London. Having had such a brilliant time, I simply cannot wait for this year's event. Capital Crime is one of my favourite literary festivals because it is intimate and accessible, but equally packed…
Staying in with Alice Fizpatrick | Linda's Book Bag
I love the sound of the latest book in Alice Fitzpatrick's Meredith Island Mystery series and am so disappointed that life has culled most of my reading time so that I haven't been able to review. However, Alice has kindly agreed to stay in in with me and chat about it so let's find out…
The Spa Break by Hannah Doyle | Linda's Book Bag
My grateful thanks to Georgia Hester for sending me a surprise copy of The Spa Break by Hannah Doyle. There's nothing I need more right now so it’s my pleasure to share my review of The Spa Break today. Published by HQ on 22nd May 2025, The Spa Break is available for purchase through the…
Staying in with Steve Aylett | Linda's Book Bag
When Steve Aylett got in touch about his latest book, I knew it was one I simply had to feature on Linda’s Book Bag. I’m so disappointed not to have time to fit in a read yet, but, as many of you know, there’s just too much going on in my life at the moment.…
Chasing Shadows by Rob Bryndza | Linda's Book Bag
My enormous thanks to Robert Bryndza for sending me a surprise copy of his latest Erika Foster novel Chasing Shadows. I’m delighted to share my review of Chasing Shadows today. It’s far too long since I reviewed one of Robert’s books, but you’ll find my thoughts on Devil’s Way here. Chasing Shadows is published by…
By Your Side by Ruth Jones | Linda's Book Bag
I have absolutely no idea which lovely publicist sent me a copy of By Your Side by Ruth Jones, but my enormous thanks to them for doing so. It’s my pleasure to share my review of By Your Side today. By Your Side is published by Bantam and is available for purchase through the publisher…
Love at First Sight by Laura Jane Williams | Linda's Book Bag
My enormous thanks to Aoifke at Penguin Random House for sending me a surprise copy of Love At First Sight by Laura Jane Williams. It’s my absolute pleasure to share my review today. I have previously reviewed Laura Jane Williams’s Enemies to Lovers here. Published by Penguin on 19th June 2025, Love At First Sight…
Cover Reveal: Black Gold by Rob Starr | Linda's Book Bag
Regular visitors to Linda's Book Bag know how much I like being part of a book's early journey, and so it's my pleasure to help share details of the brand new Kiara Fox thriller, Black Gold, by Rob Starr. My thanks to Maddy Dunne-Kirby at Midas PR for inviting me to participate. Let's find out all…
Barnes Children’s Literature Festival | Linda's Book Bag
Having been a very late reader because no-one actually realised I couldn't see the words on the page, children's fiction feels especially important to me as an adult. Consequently, it's my pleasure today to share details of a festival especially for children - Barnes Children's Literature Festival. Here are the details: On Saturday 21 and Sunday…
Dangerous by Essie Fox | Linda's Book Bag
My enormous thanks to Karen at Orenda for a surprise copy of Dangerous by Essie Fox. Having so loved Essie Fox’s The Fascination, reviewed here I was thrilled to receive it. It’s my pleasure to share my review of Dangerous today. Dangerous was published by Orenda on 24th April 2025 and is available for purchase here. …
Breasts: A Relatively Brief Relationship by Jean Hannah Edelstein | Linda's Book Bag
My grateful thanks to Elizabeth Allen at Orion for sending me a surprise copy of Breasts: A Relatively Brief Relationship by Jean Hannah Edelstein. It’s my pleasure to share my review of Breasts today. Breasts: A Relatively Brief Relationship was published by Orion imprint Phoenix on 3rd April 2025 and is available for purchase here. …