You may recall that earlier this year I introduced you to Forest Folk Tales for Children. Carrying on with this theme, today I’m sharing the newly released Buckinghamshire Folk Tales with you. Written by Terrie Howey and published through The History Press last month, the 224-page paperback book shares stories from all over the county.…Continue reading Buckinghamshire Folk Tales – AD sent for review and giveaway
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Books reviews – children and adult
The Bastille Spy – AD sent for review
I finished the school holidays with a really good historical crime thriller. I can thoroughly recommend The Bastille Spy, the latest novel from C S Quinn which was published through Corvus in August. It’s a real page-turner and a story that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed reading. It’s Paris, the year is 1789 and the country is…Continue reading The Bastille Spy – AD sent for review
The Last House Guest – AD sent for review
I’ve been really lucky recently, that I’ve had the opportunity to read one-page turner after another. I recently finished reading The Last House Guest by Megan Miranda and it’s very good indeed. Published through Corvus in June, this is the author’s second novel and I haven’t been able to put it down. The Last House…Continue reading The Last House Guest – AD sent for review
The Serpent’s Mark – AD sent for review
I don’t get to read enough historical thrillers, so when I was asked to take a look at The Serpent’s Mark recently I couldn’t refuse. Written by S W Perry and published through Corvus in June this year, this novel is set in Elizabethan England and is full of suspense and intrigue. The Serpent’s Mark…Continue reading The Serpent’s Mark – AD sent for review
The Thunder Girls – AD sent for review and giveaway #TheThunderGirls
I’ve always had a rather eclectic reading taste and over the years I’ve happily read a classic from Jane Austen before picking up a Jackie Collins book. I’ve enjoyed both equally and nothing much has changed. If you’re looking for something juicy to read whilst lounging in the sun this summer then I might have…Continue reading The Thunder Girls – AD sent for review and giveaway #TheThunderGirls
Ancient Egypt Adventure Activity Book – AD sent for review and giveaway
You may recall that my son was learning all about Ancient Egypt earlier in the year. It’s one of my favourite periods in history and he’s also loved learning more about them too. When I saw the newly published Ancient Egypt Adventure Activity Book from Button Books recently I knew he’d enjoy completing it over…Continue reading Ancient Egypt Adventure Activity Book – AD sent for review and giveaway