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Top Ten Tuesday 24th December 2024: Looking back at my Bookish goals for 2024 | #TopTenTuesday #bookblogger #TuesdayBookBlog – Portobello Book Blog
Today's topic: Bookish Goals for 2024 This week Jana invited us to come up with ten books we hope that Santa will bring or just general bookish wishes. I don't tend to get very many books as people know I read so many they don't know what I might already have read! So instead, I'm…
#Festive #ThreeTwoOne quickfire questions with Mikayla Davids #author of The Christmas Party | #psychologicalthriller | @MikaylaDBooks – Portobello Book Blog
Well can you believe that we have come to the end of this year's festive #ThreeTwoOne features? Given it's Christmas in just two days, I expect that you can believe it! A huge thanks to the eighteen authors who have kindly taken part over the past couple of months. We're finishing today with a party,…
Books Under The Tree #booktag #bookrecommendations – Portobello Book Blog
I saw this festive book tag on Kyles' Bookish Me blog and really enjoyed reading her answers so decided to join in too! it was created by Game of Tomes on Book Tube. What book would you like to find under the tree this year? I loved Stanley Tucci's book Taste so I've asked for his…
Home for Christmas by Heidi Swain | #festiveromance #bookreview | @heidi_swain @TeamBATC @SimonSchusterUK – Portobello Book Blog
Yes, I still have one or two Christmas reviews to share with you. If you like to read seasonally and won't have time to fit any more Christmas books in this year, take a note of this one for next Christmas as it's a real treat! I do love the setting of Wynbridge which Heidi…
#Festive #ThreeTwoOne quick-fire questions with Emma Tallon #author of Snow Going Back | #romcom | @Bookouture @emmaesj – Portobello Book Blog
It's time for the penultimate festive #ThreeTwoOne feature for this year and today I'm welcoming Emma Tallon to talk about her book, Snow Going Back, which sound like great fun. This is a bit of a departure in style for Emma as you'll see when you read her bio. Over to Emma to tell us…
The Christmas Cottage by Sarah Morgan | #festiveromance #audiobook #bookreview | @SarahMorgan_ @HQStories – Portobello Book Blog
If a cosy Christmas read is what you are looking for, then look no further than The Christmas Cottage by Sarah Morgan! I listened to an audiobook review copy of this through Netgalley - many thanks to the publishers HQ Stories. The narrator, Henrietta Meire, was very pleasant to listen to and did a great…
Festive #ThreeTwoOne quick-fire questions with Kristen Bailey #author of We Three Kings | #romcom | @MrsBaileyWrites @Stormbooks_co – Portobello Book Blog
There's less than a week till the big day but you still have time to read another Christmas book and this is one I highly recommend. I loved We Three Kings - you can read my review here. Over to Kristen Bailey to tell us all about the book. Three things about my latest book…
Festive #ThreeTwoOne quick-fire questions with Nicola Knight #author of The Night Before Christmas | @nicolaknightwrites.bsky.social @NicolaKWrites – Portobello Book Blog
It's a double festive #ThreeTwoOne today as when author Nicola Knight got in touch with me, I knew I couldn't fit the book in but it sounded so good that I wanted to feature it anyway. I love the tagline about the penguin on the front cover! So thanks to Nicola for taking part today…
All I Want for Christmas by Karen Swan | #festivefiction #bookreview | @KarenSwan1 @PanMacmillan – Portobello Book Blog
As a big fan of Karen Swan's writing, I am very grateful to Chloe at Pan Macmillan for sending me a copy of her latest festive offering, All I Want for Christmas. Isn't that cover just stunning? The book is set in Copenhagen and honestly, I now just want to get on a plane and…
WWW Wednesday 18th December 2024: what am I reading? | #WWWWednesday #amreading #bookrecommendations – Portobello Book Blog
What am I currently reading? I am listening to The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman, the fourth in The Thursday Murder Club series, and I'm thoroughly enjoying it. Fiona Shaw is a terrific narrator. I can't wait for the tv adaptation though I'm not convinced about Pierce Brosnan being cast as Ron! I'm…
Top Ten Tuesday 17th December 2024: Ten books on my Winter to-be-read list | #TopTenTuesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #TuesdayBookBlog – Portobello Book Blog
This week's topic: Ten Books on my Winter To-be-read There are just three Top Ten Tuesday topics remaining this year and this week's is to share ten books on our winter to-be-read list. I am lucky to have several proof copies of books due out next year as well as some forthcoming releases on my…
Festive #ThreeTwoOne quickfire questions with Jaimie Admans #author of Christmas Ever After | @BoldwoodBooks @be_the_spark – Portobello Book Blog
I'm delighted to be joined by Jaimie Admans today. Jaimie writes the most wonderful romantic books and her Christmas books couldn't be more Christmassy and heartwarming if they tried! This year's festive novel is called Christmas Ever After and Jaimie is answering my #ThreeTwoOne questions so you can find out more about it. Tell me…
Festive #ThreeTwoOne quick-fire questions with D Thrush #author of The Santa Secret | #freebook #festivereading – Portobello Book Blog
I have a festive treat for you today. Not only a sneaky extra Festive #ThreeTwoOne but a free book! Yes, The Santa Secret by D Thrush is completely free for e-readers so why not add it to your Christmas reading list? You'll find buying links for various retailers near the bottom of this page. Tell…
A Recipe for Christmas by Jo Thomas | #festiveromance #bookreview ❄️🎄💙 – Portobello Book Blog
Recipe for a tempting festive novel Take one beautiful snowy setting - my goodness I wanted to visit Switzerland or any snowy location while I was reading this book! Add plenty of chocolate - you will be craving it while you read this book, learning about chocolate making and your mouth will be watering at…
First Line Friday 13th December 2024: Home for Christmas by Heidi Swain | #FirstLineFriday | @Heidi_Swain @TeamBATC @SimonSchusterUK – Portobello Book Blog
It's a while since I've taken part in First Line Friday but I'm back today sharing the first few lines from Heidi Swain's festive novel, Home for Christmas. I confess I prepared this post a few days ago and expected to be currently reading this book. However, I haven't had much time to read this…
Festive #ThreeTwoOne with Jane Lovering #author of The Start of the Story | @JaneLovering @BoldwoodBooks – Portobello Book Blog
I'm delighted to be joined today by one of my favourite authors Jane Lovering. Jane's books are always such wonderful reads with great characters, touching love stories and there's always something warmly witty about them too. Today she's answering my #ThreeTwoOne quick-fire questions abotu her latest book, The Start of the Story. It's just strictly…
WWW Wednesday 11th December 2024: what am I reading? | #WWWWednesday #amreading #bookrecommendations – Portobello Book Blog
What am I currently reading? I'm reading All I Want For Christmas by Karen Swan and how gorgeous is that cover? I haven't read very much of it yet but am enjoying the Copenhagen setting and the focus on art. What have I finished reading? It's been a really busy week. My mum has recently…
Top Ten Tuesday 10th December: Ten great audiobooks | #TopTenTuesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #TuesdayBookBlog – Portobello Book Blog
This week's topic: Ten great audiobooks This week's topic should really be books to read in a storm but I'm twisting it to be ten great audiobooks I've listened to this year. After all, you could cosy up with an audiobook couldn't you? I don't have an Audible membership but listen through either the Libby…
Festive #ThreeTwoOne with Fliss Chester #author of Death in the Mayfair Hotel | @bookouture @socialwhirlgirl – Portobello Book Blog
We're looking at the darker side of the festive season again today and stepping back in time with Death in the Mayfair Hotel. Author Fliss Chester is answering my #ThreeTwoOne questions about her latest book, the 6th in her Cressida Fawcett mystery series. Tell me THREE things about your latest book 1 – The setting…
The Wicked of the Earth by A D Bergin | #witchtrials #historicalfiction #bookreview | @adberginwriter @northodoxpress – Portobello Book Blog
I've read a few books about witch trials but mostly books looking at what happened in Scotland. The Wicked of the Earth piqued my interest as it is set around the time of the Newcastle Witch trials in the mid 17th century. I'm not really familiar with these particular witch trials and their aftermath so…
#6Degrees of Separation for December 2024: From Sandwich by Catherine Newman to The Secrets of Flowers by Sally Page – Portobello Book Blog
Welcome to the last 6 Degrees of Separation for 2024! I hope everyone's preparations for the festive season are going well and that you are still finding some time to relax with a good book. This month's starting book is Sandwich by Catherine Newman. Once again I haven't read this book so don't know much…
The Christmas Book Hunt by Jenny Colgan | #festivefiction #shortstory #bookreview | @AmazonPub – Portobello Book Blog
The Christmas Book Hunt by Jenny Colgan is an Amazon original short story available exclusively through Amazon. I got a copy on First Reads through my Prime membership. At the time of writing it's on offer for 99p, although do check as prices can change. I love Jenny Colgan's writing and this was wonderful! I…
Festive #ThreeTwoOne with Shari Low #author of One Midnight With You | @ShariLow @BoldwoodBooks – Portobello Book Blog
I'm delighted to be joined by a favourite author today. I've read loads of Shari Low's books and particularly enjoy her style of setting a book over 24 hours from the points of view of several protagonists. Over to Shari to tell us more about One Midnight With You. Tell me THREE things about your…
WWW Wednesday 4th December 2024: what am I reading? | #WWWWednesday #amreading #bookrecommendations – Portobello Book Blog
What am I currently reading? I'm only reading one book just now! It's the fabulous A Recipe for Christmas by Jo Thomas. I do enjoy her books which always make me hungry. I am waiting for my audiobook reservation of The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman which Borrowbox tells me will be available…
Top Ten Tuesday 3rd December: Wintry Books | #TopTenTuesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #TuesdayBookBlog – Portobello Book Blog
This week's topic: Wintry Books As a chimonophile (someone who loves wintry weather), I have decided to make today's freebie about books with winter or snow in the title. We rarely have snow here by the sea which is a great disappointment to me! Sometimes we drive into the countryside to go for a walk…
Read an extract from The Family Home by Lynda Stacey | @LyndaStacey @rararesources @BoldwoodBooks – Portobello Book Blog
Today I'm taking part in the blogtour for The Family Home, the latest psychological thriller from Lynda Stacey. Thanks Rachel's Random Resources for having me as part of the tour. I'm sharing an extract from the book, the very dramatic prologue! I hope this whets your appetite. You'll find more details about the book and…
Festive #ThreeTwoOne with Verity Bright #author of A Midwinter Murder | @Bookouture @BrightVerity – Portobello Book Blog
Turning to the darker side of Christmas for today's Festive #ThreeTwoOne although albeit still with a cosy side to it! Answering the questions today is Verity Bright talking about the latest Lady Eleanor Swift mystery, A Midwinter Murder. The book is due to be published on 4th December so you're getting a sneak peek! Tell…
A Winter Dictionary by Paul Anthony Jones | #nonfiction #winter #bookreview | @paulanthjones @eandtbooks – Portobello Book Blog
As someone who is a real word geek and fascinated by etymology, I've read several of Paul Anthony Jones' books before and am an avid follower of his Haggard Hawks alter-ego on social media. I'm also someone who loves winter and always hopes for snow. So his latest book, A Winter Dictionary, definitely appealed to…
We Three Kings by Kristen Bailey | #festiveromance #romcom #bookreview | @Stormbooks_co – Portobello Book Blog
Well, I just loved We Three Kings! It had me giggling right from the beginning and the smiles didn't stop the whole way through the book. Kristen Bailey really has a knack for witty dialogue! I really liked our four main characters, IT department colleagues stuck in a dingy basement. Although they've worked together for…
The Death at the Vineyard by Emylia Hall | #audiobook #bookreview | @emyliahall @amazonpub – Portobello Book Blog
I love The Shell House Detectives series from Emylia Hall and have recently been listening avidly to the audiobook expertly narrated by Kristin Atherton. The Death at the Vineyard is the fourth in the series but can be enjoyed as a standalone novel. The series is so good though that I think you'll want to…
Festive #ThreeTwoOne quick-fire questions with Sue Roberts #author of The Village Christmas Party | @bookouture @SueRobertsautho – Portobello Book Blog
Well it's already our last Festive spotlight for November and so we've heard about seven fantastic festove books in various genres. Today my 8th guest is Sue Roberts whose latest novel is The Village Christmas Party. I've been reading lots of great reviews of this one - it sounds fabulous! Tell me three things about…
#BookSpotlight: The Lotus Shoes by Jane Yang | #historicalfiction | @JaneYangWriting @BooksSphere | #TheLotusShoes #bookpost – Portobello Book Blog
I recently received this stunning early copy of The Lotus Shoes by Jane Yang. Huge thanks to Gabriella at Little, Brown for sending a copy my way. My photograph does not do the book with its shiny gold foil details justice at all! The Lotus Shoes is Jane Yang's debut novel set in 19th century…
WWW Wednesday 27th November 2024: what am I reading? | #WWWWednesday #amreading #bookrecommendations – Portobello Book Blog
What am I currently reading? I can't believe this is the last week of November already - this year has flown past! I'm currently (finally!) reading The Death of the Heart by Elizabeth Bowen for my book group on Friday night. I've left it rather to the last minute! I'm also reading The Wicked of…
Top Ten Tuesday 26th November 2024: Things I’m Thankful For | #TopTenTuesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #TuesdayBookBlog – Portobello Book Blog
This week's topic: Thankful/Thanksgiving Freebie It's Thanksgiving this Thursday in America so Happy Thanksgiving to all my American readers! The topic this week is a thanksgiving/thankful freebie. I have chosen five things I'm thankful for and two books to go with each category. The books may have the word in the title or one of…
Festive #ThreeTwoOne quickfire questions with Helena Dixon #author of Murder in New York | @NellDixon @Bookouture – Portobello Book Blog
Today's guest author Helena Dixon is answering my #ThreeTwoOne quick-fire questions about her latest novel Murder in New York which is set over the festive period. I do like that stylish cover! Tell me THREE things about your latest book 1. Murder in New York is set, rather obviously, in New York. However, this is…
#BookWeekScotland – some Scottish book recommendations for @BookWeekScot @scottishbktrust – Portobello Book Blog
It's the end of Book Week Scotland, a week long celebration of books and reading with events having taken place all across the country. I was at a fantastic event at my local bookshop on Wednesday where the wonderful Jackie Kay was in conversation about the pleasures of reading with Philippa Cochrane from the Scottish…
#ThreeTwoOne quick-fire questions with Peter Taylor-Gooby #author of The Immigrant Queen | @MatadorBooks @PeterT_G – Portobello Book Blog
Taking a brief break from the Festive #ThreeTwoOne features to focus on The Immigrant Queen by Peter Taylor-Gooby today. The Immigrant Queen is due to be published next week on 28th November. Over to Peter to tell us more. Tell me THREE things about your latest book It’s a true story – the remarkable and…
Escape for Christmas by Phillipa Ashley | #bookreview | @RandomTTours @PenguinUKBooks @PhillipaAshley – Portobello Book Blog
You'd think someone who used to run a year-round Christmas shop and who has cats called Jingle and Belle would absolutely adore Christmas wouldn't you? Well, Sophie used to until her relationship fell apart spectacularly at Christmas. She's built a new life for herself running Sunnyside Guest House in the Lake District and decides to…
Edinburgh: Our Storied Town by Donald Smith | #nonfiction #edinburgh #history #bookreview | @lovebookstours @kellyalacey @LuathPress – Portobello Book Blog
When I was offered the opportunity to take part in the book tour for Edinburgh: Our Storied Town, I jumped at the chance. As someone who is Edinburgh born and bred, I know my city to be full of stories and couldn't wait to find out more! Huge thanks to Kelly Love Books Tours for…
Festive #ThreeTwoOne with Lisa Darcy #author of Christmas Actually | @BloodhoundBook @LisaDarcyAuthor – Portobello Book Blog
Today's festive #ThreeTwoOne takes place in Australia so it's a summer based story not winter like most of the other books I've been featuring. Lisa Darcy is answering my questions about her novel Christmas Actually. Tell me THREE things about your latest book Summer: A hot Australian summer, where even the rich and glamorous…