by Graeme Cumming | Dec 27, 2020 | Book Reviews, Reading |
Book Review: The Stolen Sisters Having recently read and reviewed the Amelia Henley novel, The Life We Almost Had, I went into a bit of a lull with my reading. It wasn’t anything to do with the books, I just wasn’t getting an urge to pick up my Kindle during the day,...
by Graeme Cumming | Nov 30, 2020 | Book Reviews, Reading |
Unlike some authors, I don’t think Louise Jensen has made any secret of the fact that she has a writing alter ego. I do understand why authors adopt different personas. If you want to write in a different genre, there’s a possibility you’ll disappoint your readership...
by Graeme Cumming | Sep 8, 2020 | Independent Bookshops, Reading, Thinking Aloud |
I’ve been following Jill’s Book Café for a few years now. If you’ve not come across this blog, do take a look, because Jill puts out some really interesting stuff – I particularly enjoy the Five on Friday slot because it introduces you to new authors and,...
by Graeme Cumming | Jun 20, 2020 | Book Reviews, Reading |
There have been times in the past when I’ve complained about the excessive numbers of self-published books out there. This isn’t because I don’t believe Indie authors have a place in the publishing world – I’m an Indie myself. My concern...
by Graeme Cumming | Feb 24, 2020 | Book Reviews, Fiction, Reading |
Every now and then, I catch Mark Billingham being interviewed, either on TV or radio, and he’s always struck me as being a really nice, laid-back guy, probably a good bloke to have a drink and a chat with. On the couple of occasions I’ve made it to the...
by Graeme Cumming | Feb 20, 2020 | Fiction, Reading |
Is it just me? That’s the question I’ve asked myself a lot recently. And it’s about my Kindle. I got my first Kindle eight or nine years ago. I got it reluctantly, determined not to like it because I liked books. You know, the proper things: made of...
