Having discovered Gill Paul’s excellent writing and wonderful storytelling last year with The Secret Wife, I was so looking forward to reading her latest, Another Woman’s Husband, to be published in hardback and for kindle by Headline on 17th August. When I reviewed Gill’s last book (you’ll find that review here), I told everyone how… Read More »

With thanks for his exceptional patience, today I’m pleased to spotlight Rarity from the Hollow by Robert Eggleton. First published by Doghorn Publishing in November 2015, the book is described as adult literary science fiction filled with tragedy, comedy and satire, a children’s story for adults. Robert emphasises that it is not hard science fiction and… Read More »

I’ve never really made much of a secret of how much I love Sheryl Browne’s writing, have I? I’ve even quite surprised myself by thoroughly enjoying her thrillers – I’m really looking forward to the third DI Matthew Adams book, Deadly Intent, and I’ll be reviewing it here on Being Anne for the forthcoming tour with… Read More »

I’m an immense admirer of Honno Welsh Women’s Press, and really want to read every book they publish – but I sadly just couldn’t fit in The House With Old Furniture by Helen Lewis, published on 20th July, available direct from the publisher or from Amazon in the UK and US. But I’m joining the… Read More »

I’m always delighted to feature any member of Book Connectors to Being Anne, but today it’s a particular pleasure to introduce you to Carol Warham. She’s a debut novelist, she’s Yorkshire based, her book is based in Yorkshire, and it’s one I’m really looking forward to reading. She’s also promised to buy the cake if… Read More »

I’m delighted to be launching the blog tour today for Let Us Be True by Alex Christofi, published by Serpent’s Tail on 10th August (hardback and e-book). You might well already be aware of Alex’s writing. His debut novel, Glass, a gentle coming-of-age story about a young window cleaner, was widely praised, earning Alex a well-deserved… Read More »

On my kindle, you’ll find every book Jane Lythell has written. I’ve always thought I’d enjoy her writing, but I’m surprised – and ever so slightly ashamed – to find that I’ve never featured her here on Being Anne, or read and reviewed any of those books. Thank goodness for other great bloggers, eh?! So… Read More »

It was a real pleasure to introduce you to author Maggie Cammiss back in May – you can read our conversation again here. And today I’m delighted to feature Maggie for a second time, because I’ve just finished reading Breaking News, her second novel, now available for kindle and in paperback. Do you know, I’m always… Read More »

As soon as author Jan Harvey made contact to tell me about her debut novel, The Seven Letters – published by Matador in November 2016 – I knew it’d be a perfect read for me. Sincere apologies to Jan for keeping her waiting so long, but I’m really delighted today to finally share my review… Read More »

It’s a real pleasure today to join the blog tour for Broken Branches by M Jonathan Lee, published on 27th July by exciting new independent publishing house Hideaway Fall. Advertised as “a mysterious tale of grief, love and loss”, this book has been gathering the most wonderful reviews, and you’ll find many by following the… Read More »

For all sorts of reasons, I’m passionate about the Guardian’s Not the Booker prize. It’s not so much about the winning – in fact, I’ll be honest and say I can’t even name last year’s winner.* And I’m not really a big follower of book prizes in general – I do like the Costa Book… Read More »

Since starting my blog – over four years ago now – one of the joys has been getting to know some lovely authors. Many have never asked me to do anything for them, commenting on posts and just supporting the blog: Dianne Noble has long been one of that number. But when I saw that… Read More »

I’m always filled with admiration when authors try their hand at a completely different genre. Recently we’ve seen a few writers better known for romantic comedy (Carol Wyer, Lynda Renham…) writing psychological thrillers, and very successfully. But Charlie Phillips – writing as Lottie Phillips – is doing it the other way round. You might remember her… Read More »

I was so excited when an early copy of This Beautiful Life by Katie Marsh dropped through my letterbox. Last year, I really loved A Life Without You (read my review here) – in fact, it still brings a tear to my eye just thinking about it (now that’s the sign of a special book!).… Read More »