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Life Hacks for a Little Alien by Alice Franklin | Linda's Book Bag
My enormous thanks to Elizabeth Masters and Ana McLaughlin at Quercus for sending me a surprise copy of Life Hacks for a Little Alien by Alice Franklin. I’m delighted to share my review today. Published by Riverrun on 13th February 2025, Life Hacks for a Little Alien is available for purchase through the links here. …
Black Tag by Simon Mayo | Linda's Book Bag
I'm delighted that my latest My Weekly magazine online review is of the cracking thriller Black Tag by Simon Mayo. Published by Penguin imprint Bantam on 30th January 2025, Black Tag is available for purchase through the links here. Black Tag Your house is on fire. What do you save? You have seconds to decide.…
Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney | Linda's Book Bag
I'm delighted to share details today of my latest My Weekly magazine online review which is of Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney. Published by Pan Macmillan on 30th January 2025, Beautiful Ugly is available for purchase through the publisher links here. Beautiful Ugly Author Grady Green is having the worst best day of his life.…
A Second Act by Dr Matt Morgan | Linda's Book Bag
There’s an irony to this blog post. When Victoria Purcell at Simon and Schuster kindly sent me a copy of A Second Act by Dr Matt Morgan I was completely intrigued. You see, my father-in-law suffered a cardiac arrest and was resuscitated, but was declared brain dead. He was in America on holiday at the…
Staying in with Catherine Airey | Linda's Book Bag
It’s my absolute pleasure today to welcome debut author Catherine Airey to Linda’s Book Bag to celebrate her brand new novel which is out today. My huge thanks to Marie-Louise Patton and Laura Dermody at Penguin Random House for putting us in touch with one another. Staying in with Catherine Airey Welcome to Linda's Book…
The Kill List by Nadine Matheson | Linda's Book Bag
I heard Nadine Matheson speak so engagingly at a couple of literary festivals last year, but I've never got round to reading her. Consequently, I'm delighted that my first My Weekly magazine online review of 2025 is Nadine Matheson's The Kill List. My grateful thanks to Isabel Williams at Harper Collins for sending me a copy.…
This Is A Love Story by Jessica Soffer | Linda's Book Bag
I receive an awful lot of books and occasionally one calls to me immediately and I’m unable to stop thinking about it until I give in and read it ahead of all the others waiting for me. So it was with This Is A Love Story by Jessica Soffer. I usually thank whoever has sent…
Cover Reveal: The Greek House by Dinah Jefferies | Linda's Book Bag
I love Dinah Jefferies' books, and although I'm easing away from blogging slightly at the moment, I simply had to be part of the cover reveal for her latest book The Greek House. I've missed reading Dinah Jefferies of late, but you'll find my review of The Hidden Palace here, Daughters of War here and I…
An Ethical Guide to Murder by Jenny Morris | Linda's Book Bag
I have several folk to thank for sending me a surprise copy of An Ethical Guide to Murder by Jenny Morris, including The Likely Suspects, Laurie McShea and Harriett Collins. My grateful thanks to them all. I'm delighted to share my review of An Ethical Guide to Murder today. An Ethical Guide to Murder is…
Staying in with Johan Ingler | Linda's Book Bag
I'm absolutely delighted to welcome Johan Ingler to Linda's Book Bag today because I think his new book for children sounds simply wonderful. It's a real sadness to me that I haven't been able to read it, but life hasn't afforded me the time. Let's find out more: Staying in with Johan Ingler Welcome to…
The Twelve by Liz Hyder | Linda's Book Bag
I think Liz Hyder is a phenomenal writer of adult fiction and I adored The Gifts (reviewed here) and The Illusions (reviewed here), so when lovely Vicki Berwick at Pushkin Press asked me if I'd like a copy of Liz's latest children's book The Twelve, illustrated by Tom de Freston, I simply couldn't resist. My…
Words to Live By: A Daily Journal by Donna Ashworth | Linda's Book Bag
I’m fast becoming a fan of Donna Ashworth, having reviewed Wild Hope here and Growing Brave here. Imagine my delight, therefore, when I was sent a copy of her latest book Words to Live By: A Daily Journal. My huge thanks to Flora Willis at Bonnier for sending me the gift of Words to Live…
Linda’s Book Bag Favourite Reads of 2024 | Linda's Book Bag
My goodness 2024 has been tough going. Despite the fact that I don't believe that adding 5 instead of 4 to the end of the year will make any difference, I am so glad to leave 2024 behind from today. I won't bore you with all the details, but I confess I've struggled rather. However,…
My Recommended Reads of 2024 for My Weekly Magazine | Linda's Book Bag
When I was asked if I'd like to choose my top seven books of 2024 for My Weekly magazine online, I was briefly hesitant as I always put out a post about my favourite books at the end of the year. However, there were some that I simply couldn't resist sharing with a wider audience…
Home Again for Christmas by Emily Stone | Linda's Book Bag
I'm so delighted that my final online review of the year for My Weekly magazine is Home Again for Christmas by Emily Stone. I absolutely love Emily Stone's books and it's a real delight to catch up with this latest one. You'll find my review of Emily's Always, in December here and of One Last Gift…
Dogland Rescue by Martin Lloyd | Linda's Book Bag
My enormous thanks to Martin Lloyd for sending me a copy of the graphic novel Dogland Rescue in return for an honest review. It's my pleasure to share that review today. Dogland Rescue is available for purchase here. Dogland Rescue A Graphic Novel for readers of all ages. In Dogland, friendship and kindness are prized…
Staying in with Blair J Collins | Linda's Book Bag
It's been manic here of late and regular blog readers will have noticed I haven't had much time for reading and blogging. However, that doesn't mean I'm not finding out about brilliant sounding books and it's my pleasure today to welcome Blair J Collins to Linda's Book Bag to tell me all about his debut…
The Christmas Cottage by Sarah Morgan | Linda's Book Bag
I cannot believe how few of the wonderful books by Sarah Morgan I've actually read. Consequently, I'm thrilled that my latest online review for My Weekly magazine is Sarah's latest book, The Christmas Cottage. My enormous thanks to Felicia Hu at Harper Collins for sending me a copy of The Christmas Cottage in return for an…
A Skye Full of Stars by Sue Moorcroft | Linda's Book Bag
I adore Sue Moorcroft's writing so I'm thrilled that her 25th novel A Skye Full of Stars is my latest online book review for My Weekly magazine. My huge thanks to Becky Hunter for originally sending me a copy of A Skye Full of Stars in return for an honest review. A Skye Full of…
Santa Steals Christmas! by Eve Nairn-Magnante | Linda's Book Bag
I'm not meant to be blogging this month, but I couldn't resist taking part in the blog tour for the children's book Santa Steals Christmas! by Eve Nairn-Magnante and would like to thank Kelly of Love Books Tours for inviting me to participate. It's my pleasure to share my review today. Santa Steals Christmas! is…
Foster’s Mill by Val Wood | Linda's Book Bag
What a pleasure today to share my latest online book review for My Weekly magazine. This time I'm taking a look at Foster's Mill by Val Wood. My grateful thanks to Emma Fairey at Penguin Random House for sending me a copy of Foster's Mill. Foster's Mill was published Penguin imprint Bantam on 21st November…
Staying in with Ellen Alpsten | Linda's Book Bag
It gives me enormous pleasure today to welcome Ellen Alpsten to stay in with me to chat all about her latest book. I must thank Ellen for waiting so patiently for me to find time to have her over! Let's find out more: Staying in with Ellen Alpsten Welcome to Linda's Book Bag Ellen. Thanks…
Five Brighton locations which inspired The Secret Photographs by Jacquie Bloese | Linda's Book Bag
I'm delighted to participate in the blog tour for Jacquei Bloese's book The Secret Photographs by sharing some of the inspiration for the settings, because not only is it calling to me from my TBR plie, but I loved Jacqui's The French House which I reviewed online for My Weekly - you'll find details of…
All I Want for Christmas by Karen Swan | Linda's Book Bag
I'm relatively new to Karen's Swan's writing having only previously read and reviewed The Stolen Hours in a post you'll find here. I loved that book. Consequently, I was delighted to be given the chance to review All I Want for Christmas as my latest online book review for My Weekly magazine. My enormous thanks to Chloe…
The Final Hours of Muriel Hinchcliffe M.B.E by Claire Parkin | Linda's Book Bag
I can't decide if I'm very late to the hardback party for The Final Hours of Muriel Hinchcliffe M.B.E by Claire Parkin, or very early to the paperback party, but either way, I'm delighted to share my review today. The Final Hours of Muriel Hinchcliffe M.B.E was released in hardback by Pan Macmillan on 24th…
Celebrating Publication Day for The Right Jeans with Nick Hamilton | Linda's Book Bag
Regular visitors to Linda's Book Bag will know that as well as loving books, I'm a keen (if rather hopeless) gardener. Indeed, the flower on my avatar is of personal significance as it's the lily Forever Susan which I bought for my sister Sue's 60th birthday, but she didn't receive it as her birthday is…
Celebrating the 25 Novels of Sue Moorcroft: A Home in the Sun | Linda's Book Bag
As regular readers of Linda's Book Bag will know, I've found 2024 somewhat challenging and I haven't been taking on blog tours or very much new blog material, but with Sue Moorcroft one of my favourite authors I simply had to participate in this blog tour to celebrate Sue's 25 novels. That's quite some milestone.…
City of Silk by Glennis Virgo | Linda's Book Bag
It's always exciting being in at the start of a writer's journey, especially when I can review their book online for My Weekly. Today it's my pleasure to share details of my latest My Weekly review of City of Silk by Glennis Virgo. My enormous thanks to Josie Rushin at Allison and Busby for sending…
Spotlight on The Making of Brio McPride by R. A Ruegg | Linda's Book Bag
It's always exciting being in at the start of a book's life and it's my pleasure today to feature The Making of Brio McPride by R.A Ruegg. I'm delighted that this book is on my TBR and would like to thank Debbie at Cameron Publicity and Marketing for sending me a copy. What I think…
Staying in with S.S. Turner | Linda's Book Bag
It's some months ago that I reviewed S.S. Turner's The Connection Game in a post you'll find here. I so enjoyed that book that when I heard his new book was out I simply had to ask him to stay in with me to chat all about it. Let's find out more: Staying in with…
Children’s Book Giveaway: Figgles and Flo by Antonia Blackmore and illustrated by Sarah P Sharpe | Linda's Book Bag
With Children's Grief Awareness Week beginning today, I'm delighted to be able to give away a paperback copy of the fantastic children's book, Figgles and Flo by Antonia Blackmore and illustrated by Sarah P Sharpe, to a lucky UK reader. My enormous thanks to Stephanie Bretherton for making this happen. You can enter further down…
Things We Lose in Waves by Lucy Ayrton | Linda's Book Bag
I've been meaning to read Things We Lose in Waves by Lucy Ayrton since it was released in hardback so, with the paperback now upon us, I'm delighted that it is my latest online book review for My Weekly magazine. My enormous thanks to Millie Seaward at Hachette for originally sending me a copy of…
Celebrating The Death at the Vineyard Publication Day with Emylia Hall | Linda's Book Bag
I'll let you in to a bit of a secret. Emylia Hall was one of the first authors I featured on Linda's Book Bag way back when I began blogging in 2015 and I've been rather obsessed by her writing ever since. You'll find my reviews of some of Emylia's books here. Indeed, I had…
Ice Town by Will Dean | Linda's Book Bag
If you're a regular visitor to Linda's Book Bag you'll already know how much I love Will Dean's writing; both his standalone books and his Tuva Moodyson series. Consequently, although I'm taking on very few blog tours at the moment whilst I find life a bit of a challenge, I simply could not resist being…
Introducing Gemini Pockets | Linda's Book Bag
3 I never seem to have enough sleep so when lovely Mel Sambells got in touch about a new series of books - Pockets - from Gemini, I asked if I could take a look at one of the first to be published, Deep Sleep. I was thrilled when it arrived with others from the…
Beautiful People by Amanda Jennings | Linda's Book Bag
Having been privileged to pick up an early copy of Beautiful People by Amanda Jennings in Harrogate in July, I was delighted when a finished copy arrived too and must thank Isabel Williams at Harper Collins for sending it to me. I love Amanda Jennings' writing and it's my absolute privilege to review Beautiful People…
Staying in with A J Aberford | Linda's Book Bag
If you're a regular visitor to Linda's Book Bag, you'll have noticed fewer blog tours and staying in posts of late. I'm finding there's just too much happening in my life at the moment to deal with them. That said, I couldn't resist inviting A J Aberford onto the blog today to tell me all…
A Poem for Every Day of Christmas edited by Allie Esiri | Linda's Book Bag
Having loved A Poet for Every Day of the Year edited by Alllie Esiri (reviewed here) I was delighted to accept a copy of Allie's latest selection, A Poem for Every Day of Christmas and would like to thank Tory Lyne-Perkis for sending me a copy in return for an honest review. It's my pleasure…
Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village by Maureen Johnson and Jay Cooper | Linda's Book Bag
On 30th October it was my very great pleasure to attend a wonderful evening hosted by Bloomsbury Raven looking at some of their latest crime fiction. At that event I received a brilliant goody bag and one of the books it contained was Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village by…
Happy Bloody Christmas by Jo Middleton | Linda's Book Bag
My enormous thanks to Laura Sherlock for sending me a surprise copy of Happy Bloody Christmas by Jo Middleton in return for an honest review. I'm delighted to share that review today. Happy Bloody Christmas was published by Harper Collins imprint Avon on 24th October 2024 and is available for purchase through the publisher links…