The first Saturday of the month is time to play Six Degrees of Separation. This meme is hosted by Kate of Books Are My Favourite and Best. The aim is to link six books to each other from the starting point.
This month it is Stasiland by Anna Funder. Once again, I've not read the book we're starting with, but I have read Funder's debut novel All That I Am. It details the rise of Hitler and the Nazis as witnessed by a group of exiled activists which included real life figures, Ernst Toller and Dora Fabian.
My next link takes me to a recent release that I've just finished reading, which also involves the rise of Hitler
Saturday, April 04, 2020
Thursday, April 02, 2020
THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Unknown Ajax by Georgette Heyer
Today, I’m linking up with Davida @ The Chocolate Lady’s Book Review Blog for Throwback Thursday.
I'm not sure what format my posts will take. Initially, I intend to feature some of my old reviews, but as I have a number of draft reviews going back a few years this may be the ideal opportunity to tweak and finally publish them.
Currently on Twitter there is a Georgette Heyer Readalong featuring The Unknown Ajax, with discussions held on Sundays and Wednesdays. Unfortunately these take place at 7.00 pm UK time which converts to about 5.00 am in my part of Australia. Way too early for me to participate, but I
I'm not sure what format my posts will take. Initially, I intend to feature some of my old reviews, but as I have a number of draft reviews going back a few years this may be the ideal opportunity to tweak and finally publish them.
Currently on Twitter there is a Georgette Heyer Readalong featuring The Unknown Ajax, with discussions held on Sundays and Wednesdays. Unfortunately these take place at 7.00 pm UK time which converts to about 5.00 am in my part of Australia. Way too early for me to participate, but I
Sunday, March 22, 2020
BOOK REVIEW/BLOG TOUR + INTERNATIONAL GIVEAWAY: The Bridled Tongue by Catherine Meyrick
Publication Date: February 1, 2020
Courante Publishing
Paperback & eBook; 342 Pages
Genre: Historical Fiction/Romance
Synopsis
Death and life are in the power of the tongue.
England 1586
Alyce Bradley has few choices when her father decides it is time she marry as many refuse to see her as other than the girl she once was--unruly, outspoken and close to her grandmother, a woman
Courante Publishing
Paperback & eBook; 342 Pages
Genre: Historical Fiction/Romance
Synopsis
Death and life are in the power of the tongue.
England 1586
Alyce Bradley has few choices when her father decides it is time she marry as many refuse to see her as other than the girl she once was--unruly, outspoken and close to her grandmother, a woman
Thursday, March 12, 2020
BOOK REVIEW/BLOG TOUR: The Waxwork Corpse by Simon Michael
Publication Date: 19 December, 2019
Sapere Books
Series: Charles Holborne #5
Format: ebook
Genre: Historical Fiction, Thriller
Synopsis
A deadly crime has been dragged to the surface…
London, 1965
Charles Holborne, maverick barrister, will never fit in at the Bar; he is too working-class, too Jewish and too
Sapere Books
Series: Charles Holborne #5
Format: ebook
Genre: Historical Fiction, Thriller
Synopsis
A deadly crime has been dragged to the surface…
London, 1965
Charles Holborne, maverick barrister, will never fit in at the Bar; he is too working-class, too Jewish and too
Saturday, March 07, 2020
SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION: From Wolfe Island to Island of Bones
The first Saturday of the month is time to play Six Degrees of Separation. This meme is hosted by Kate of Books Are My Favourite and Best. The aim is to link six books to each other from the starting point.
This month it is Wolfe Island by Lucy Treloar. Once again, it is a book I haven't read yet, even though I had intended to before this month's Six Degrees of Separation. The setting is an island off the north east coast of the USA
My first thought was to link to other novels set on islands. I've read many books with this setting, but as I'm pressed for time this month, I'm going with the
This month it is Wolfe Island by Lucy Treloar. Once again, it is a book I haven't read yet, even though I had intended to before this month's Six Degrees of Separation. The setting is an island off the north east coast of the USA
My first thought was to link to other novels set on islands. I've read many books with this setting, but as I'm pressed for time this month, I'm going with the
Tuesday, March 03, 2020
TOP TEN TUESDAY: Books with Single Word Titles
Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by Jana @ That Artsy Girl Reader. A topic is assigned to each Tuesday. For that topic you are encouraged to make a top ten list, putting your own spin on it, if needed. Upcoming topics and more information can be found here.
Here is my Top Ten Tuesday list for this week.
Here is my Top Ten Tuesday list for this week.
Saturday, February 29, 2020
BOOK REVIEW/BLOG TOUR: The Will to Succeed by Christine Raafat
Publication Date: 01 Feb 2020
Unicorn Publishing Group
Paperback, 320 pages
Genre: Historical Fiction/Biographical
Synopsis
When the 15-year-old Lady Anne Clifford’s father died in 1605, she was his sole surviving child and expecting to inherit the Cliffords’ great northern estates. But the Earl of Cumberland leaves a will which ignores an ancient law and bequeaths the lands to his brother, in the belief that a prophecy by his great-grandfather will eventually come true and
Unicorn Publishing Group
Paperback, 320 pages
Genre: Historical Fiction/Biographical
Synopsis
When the 15-year-old Lady Anne Clifford’s father died in 1605, she was his sole surviving child and expecting to inherit the Cliffords’ great northern estates. But the Earl of Cumberland leaves a will which ignores an ancient law and bequeaths the lands to his brother, in the belief that a prophecy by his great-grandfather will eventually come true and
Thursday, February 27, 2020
BOOK REVIEW/BLOG TOUR: A King Under Siege by Mercedes Rochelle
Publication Date: January 5, 2019
Sergeant Press
eBook & Paperback; 310 Pages
Series: The Plantagenet Legacy, Book One
Genre: Historical Fiction/Biographical
Synopsis
Richard II found himself under siege not once, but twice in his minority. Crowned king at age ten, he was only fourteen when the Peasants' Revolt terrorized London. But he proved himself every bit the Plantagenet successor, facing Wat Tyler and the rebels when all seemed lost. Alas, his triumph was short-lived, and for the next ten years he struggled to
Sergeant Press
eBook & Paperback; 310 Pages
Series: The Plantagenet Legacy, Book One
Genre: Historical Fiction/Biographical
Synopsis
Richard II found himself under siege not once, but twice in his minority. Crowned king at age ten, he was only fourteen when the Peasants' Revolt terrorized London. But he proved himself every bit the Plantagenet successor, facing Wat Tyler and the rebels when all seemed lost. Alas, his triumph was short-lived, and for the next ten years he struggled to
Sunday, February 16, 2020
SALT THE SNOW by CARRIE CALLAGHAN - Read an Excerpt
Publication Date: February 4, 2020
Amberjack Publishing
Hardcover: 304 Pages
ISBN: 9781948705646
Genre: Historical Fiction
Synopsis
Salt the Snow follows the story of American journalist Milly Bennett. Milly has covered murders in San Francisco, fires in Hawaii, and a civil war in China, but 1930s Moscow presents her greatest challenge yet. When her young Russian husband is suddenly arrested by the secret police, Milly tries to get him released. But his arrest reveals
Amberjack Publishing
Hardcover: 304 Pages
ISBN: 9781948705646
Genre: Historical Fiction
Synopsis
Salt the Snow follows the story of American journalist Milly Bennett. Milly has covered murders in San Francisco, fires in Hawaii, and a civil war in China, but 1930s Moscow presents her greatest challenge yet. When her young Russian husband is suddenly arrested by the secret police, Milly tries to get him released. But his arrest reveals
Sunday, February 02, 2020
SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION: From Fleishman is in Trouble to The Ballad of John MacLea
The first Saturday of the month is time to play Six Degrees of Separation. This meme is hosted by Kate of Books Are My Favourite and Best. The aim is to link six books to each other from the starting point.
This month the starting point is Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner, a book that topped the critics ‘best of 2019’ lists.
Once again we're starting with a novel I haven't read. That's okay. I'm getting used to searching for that first link no matter how obscure. This time, however, I didn't have to look too deeply. I'm using the fact that this was Brodesser-Akner's debut novel to make my
This month the starting point is Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner, a book that topped the critics ‘best of 2019’ lists.
Once again we're starting with a novel I haven't read. That's okay. I'm getting used to searching for that first link no matter how obscure. This time, however, I didn't have to look too deeply. I'm using the fact that this was Brodesser-Akner's debut novel to make my
Sunday, January 19, 2020
2020 HISTORICAL FICTION CHALLENGE - My Sign Up Post
Hosted by: Passages to the Past.
Challenge period: 1st January to 31st December, 2020
Sign up: anytime during the year
All the details are available on the sign-up page.
There are six different reading levels: 20th Century Reader (2 books), Victorian Reader (5 books), Renaissance Reader (10 books), Medieval (15 books), Ancient History (25 books) and Prehistoric (50+ books).
Challenge period: 1st January to 31st December, 2020
Sign up: anytime during the year
All the details are available on the sign-up page.
There are six different reading levels: 20th Century Reader (2 books), Victorian Reader (5 books), Renaissance Reader (10 books), Medieval (15 books), Ancient History (25 books) and Prehistoric (50+ books).
Sunday, January 19, 2020
ARMED WITH A BINGO 2020 - My Sign-Up Post
Hosted by: Ariel and Kriti @ Armed With A Book
Challenge period: 1st January to 31st December, 2020
Sign Up: Open until 15th March, 2020
Aim: To complete all 25 squares on the bingo card (reviews not required, but questions will be asked about the books read).
More information and how to sign up can be found here.
To mark off 25 squares on a bingo card with a year to do it sounds a pretty simple task, but
Challenge period: 1st January to 31st December, 2020
Sign Up: Open until 15th March, 2020
Aim: To complete all 25 squares on the bingo card (reviews not required, but questions will be asked about the books read).
More information and how to sign up can be found here.
To mark off 25 squares on a bingo card with a year to do it sounds a pretty simple task, but
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