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The Apokeri Bay Series available from independent bookshops and artisan gift shops across North East England and Yorkshire

Discover The Apokeri Bay Series in independent bookshops and artisan stockists

Looking for a little slice of Mediterranean sunshine? Discover where to buy The Apokeri Bay Series from wonderful independent bookshops and artisan gift shops across the North East and Yorkshire. One of the joys of being an author is getting to know fantastic local businesses run by passionate people who love books, creativity and supporting […]

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The Summer of the Bear by Bella Pollen

Book reviews / Jackie Watson

The Summer of the Bear by Bella Pollen is set in 1979 and follows the Fleming family who make their way from Bonn, Germany to the Outer Hebrides. Letitia or Letty to her friends takes a three-day journey with her bickering children Georgie (18), Alba (16) and Jamie (8) after she is forced to relocate.

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The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah

Book reviews / Jackie Watson

The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah is a powerful historical family drama set in the 1930s during The Dust Bowl and The Great Depression. The novel follows Elsa, a young woman starved of affection by her family who finds herself pregnant and dumped on the young man’s family farm. From its opening pages, Hannah draws

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Agnes Karapetsa is All at Sea on a blue background with Red Ribbon Award medal

Agnes Wins a Red Ribbon at the Wishing Shelf Book Awards

Agnes Karapetsa is All at Sea news, Author news, Book Award / Jackie Watson

How exciting. Agnes Karapetsa is All at Sea has scooped a Red Ribbon Award in the Wishing Shelf Book Awards. A prize chosen entirely by real readers in the UK and Sweden. This recognition means a lot because every score comes from people who sat down, opened my story, and genuinely enjoyed the ride. What

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The Temptation of Gracie by Santa Montefiore

Book reviews / Jackie Watson

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

Book reviews / Jackie Watson

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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The Messenger of Athens by Anne Zouroudi

Book reviews / Jackie Watson

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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The Ever‑Growing TBR Pile: A Love Story in Disguise

Author news, Book reviews / Jackie Watson

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

Book reviews / Jackie Watson

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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Jackie Watson at County Durham Festival of Local Authors

A Huge Thank You to County Durham Libraries

Author event, Author news / Jackie Watson

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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