Our latest book club pick was The Temptation of Gracie by Santa Montefiore. Mainly set in Tuscany it’s a second-chance story about love, family bonds and friendship that spans fifty-five years. What is The Temptation of Gracie about? Sixty-eight-year-old widow Gracie Burton is a dependable soul living in Devon. A person Badley Compton residents can […]
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True Blue by David Baldacci was our book club pick this month. A fast-paced, high‑energy crime thriller set in the heart of Washington D.C. Firstly, let me say I love David Baldacci novels. I devoured the Atlee Pine four-part series. I couldn’t get enough of the Amos Decker seven-part series (last part on my TBR
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If you pick up The Messenger of Athens by Anne Zouroudi expecting a gentle Greek escape – think again. The prequel to The Mysteries of the Greek Detective series delivers something far darker. The opening pages quickly strip away any dream of sun‑drenched beaches and friendly locals. Instead, we’re led into the murky world of
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Isn’t there something wonderfully comforting about a TBR pile. Mine sits patiently on a bookshelf. Calling to me, and to my good intentions. But every time I promise myself I’ll make progress, I immediately add in another one. Or if I’ve gone to the fabulous Barter Books, there’s usually a few. It’s a habit, like
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Curtain Call at the Seaview Hotel by Glenda Young is a sparkling seaside whodunnit full of heart. We return to Scarborough’s sweeping bays in the second instalment of a hugely enjoyable cosy crime series. This novel blends mystery, humour and heartfelt emotion with the easy confidence of a writer who knows exactly how to entertain
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A huge thank you to County Durham Libraries for inviting me to their Festival of Local Adult Authors. The festival brought writers and readers together and I’m so thankful to have been included. It left me feeling grateful, energised and inspired. Celebrating Stories and Community The festival ran across libraries throughout County Durham and celebrated
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Join me at the Greek Easter Market in Newcastle if you love Greek food, handmade gifts and a warm community atmosphere. We might only be in March, but the 2026 season of craft fairs and artisan markets is already buzzing. And I’m thrilled to share this latest one on Saturday 28th March 11am – 4pm.
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The Midas Code by Boyd Morrison combines a legendary curse with a race against time. Dare you read on to find out if it’s one for you? A Thrilling Adventure From Page One This is an action-packed adventure right from the start and after that there’s no let up. It centres on the hunt to
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A Yorkshire Crime Thriller with Atmosphere and Bite A Deadly Likeness by Lesley McEvoy is a sharp, tense Yorkshire thriller that hooks you from page one. It’s wonderfully atmospheric with moody landscapes and a sense that danger can lurk in the most familiar places. A Deadly Likeness is book three of five in the Murder
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Our latest book club pick was The Coach Trip by Jo Lyons. It’s a light-hearted, feel‑good rom‑com centred around Nell, whose life goes from shaky to shambolic in record time. Nell is passed over for a long-held promotion. That’s bad enough. But when it goes to Ava, her younger, prettier, more popular but highly inexperienced
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