Back in May 2016, I had the immense pleasure of welcoming author Annabelle Thorpe as my guest – and what better excuse for revisiting than the paperback release of The People We Were Before on 23rd February by Quercus. As I said before, I’ve always had an absolute fascination with any books set against the… Read More »

I’m really so delighted today to be joining the blog tour for the first of Sheryl Browne’s two thrillers to be published by Choc Lit (under their imprint “Death by Choc Lit” – isn’t that just perfect?). After She’s Gone is published tomorrow, and you’ll find the full list of buying options on the Choc… Read More »

I must start this review with an apology. Swimming Lessons by Claire Fuller was published by Fig Tree on 26th January, in hardback and for kindle, but I was privileged to receive a review copy (complete with a photo inserted between its pages – quite perfect!) considerably earlier than that. But now, at long last, I’ve… Read More »

I so hate it when Choc Lit publish books I just can’t manage to fit into my reading schedule! And with Linn B Halton, I’m making a bit of an unfortunate habit of missing out on reading the books – I’ve previously featured spotlights for Quintessentially Yours (published by Endeavour Press) and A Little Sugar, A… Read More »

I’m really delighted today to be featuring a book that I really wish I could have found the time and space to read. Now I know I may just have said this once or twice before, but I do really like the look of this one (and not just that lovely cover…) – True Colours… Read More »

Every so often, you come across a book that you just know is going to test your abilities as a reviewer. Strangely, such books are often published by Orenda Books – I can remember a similar issue with both books from Louise Beech, and my struggle to find the right words for Amanda Jennings’ In… Read More »

I’m actually quite ashamed of myself. I’ve always really loved the look of Liza Perrat’s books – I have the whole The Bone Angel series on my kindle, and (like so many others, sadly…) the only reason they haven’t yet made it to the top of my pile is that I have no self control… Read More »

Back in December, I was delighted to be part of the cover reveal for Faith Hogan’s second novel, Secrets We Keep. Described as a bittersweet story of love, loss and life, perfect for fans of Patricia Scanlan and Adele Parks, it was published in paperback and for kindle by Aria, an imprint of Head of Zeus,… Read More »

Those of you who are lovely enough to follow me here on Being Anne and unfailingly share my posts (and who I don’t thank anything like often enough…) will have noticed things aren’t quite back to normal yet. I’m still here in Wales with my mum most of the time, camping in a house with… Read More »

I’m really delighted today to be launching the blog tour for the wonderful new book by Jane Cable, Another You, published on 13th December by Endeavour Press. I was an immense fan of The Cheesemaker’s House with its touch of Yorkshire magic (you’ll find my review here), and loved The Faerie Tree even more (review… Read More »

Every so often, when choosing your reading, you take a bit of a chance. I’ve been talking with author Alison Brodie since October, when I’d originally planned to run a guest post, and she’s been immensely patient and very supportive through my recent troubles. There have been times though when she’s been a tad worried… Read More »

I don’t always review the books I read with my book group, but on this occasion it’s an absolute pleasure to do so. It’s not that long since I read (and really enjoyed) The Penny Heart by Martine Bailey – you’ll find my review here, together with an interview with the author – but I really… Read More »

When Lynda Renham contacted me to ask if I’d like to read and review her latest romantic comedy, Phoebe Smith’s Private Blog – released on 10th November, available for 99p for kindle, and also in paperback – I really didn’t have to think about it for very long. When life was getting a little bit on… Read More »

Christmas is now something of a distant memory, but I’d be failing in my duty – as I catch up on my outstanding reviews – if I didn’t tell you how wonderful this book was. While The Boys of Christmas by Jane Lovering is a perfect Christmas short read – at 108 pages, published for… Read More »