If you happen to be in London at the end of November, why not visit Finn-Guild's exclusively Finnish Pop-up shop in Camden for Christmas gifts with a difference?What is it?A sale of books, new titles (in both Finnish and English), Finnish goodies, such as famously moorish Fazer chocolate, rye … [Read more...]
Coffee and Vodka paperback is nearly here!
I can hardly believe it myself that I'll soon be able to hold a copy of Coffee and Vodka, with its spanking new cover, in my hands. But today I've had the final versions of both the interior layout by the intrepid Roz Morris and the front and back cover design by Jessica Bell, so that … [Read more...]
Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
I totally loved Liane Moriarty's previous novels ('What Alice Forgot' ,'The Husband's Secret') but 'Little Lies' exceeded all my expectations. The story evolves around a school in a nice sea-fronted neighbourhood in Sydney where an unspecified tragic event takes place at a parents' fund-raiser. … [Read more...]
A Perfect Holiday Read – Deep Shelter by Oliver Harris
I was first introduced to Oliver Harris by the crime-loving, bookseller extraordinaire, Danny van Emden at West End Lane Books. Danny had been given an advance copy of Harris' first Belsey thriller, The Hollow Man, and began raving about it almost from the very first chapter. (When I … [Read more...]
Should you ever defile a book?
Because of the present economic situation, The Englishman and I had decided on a giving each other just small Christmas gifts this year. So when I saw a package looking like a thick book, I was thrilled. When I opened the wrapping paper, this is what was inside.I have to admit that I'm more of a … [Read more...]
Quality Books for Only 99 Cents!
If you're looking for critically-acclaimed contemporary fiction ebooks, a number of them are on sale now until the New Year, including Coffee and Vodka for only 99 cents!Coffee and Vodka is only 99 centsfor a limited time only!Over at Awesome Indies the Holiday Bonanza Sale has just started, so pop … [Read more...]
The Englishman in paperback – nearly!
Yes, you read it correctly, The Englishman is very, very nearly out in paperback.When I received the proof copy in the post last Thursday, I felt quite emotional. This is the first time one of my novels is in proper print, ink on paper, and the feeling of holding my own written words in my hands (or … [Read more...]
VAT on e-books
In my other job as accountant, I've recently been involved in examining in detail the VAT rules for the travel sector, where the EU is desperately trying to harmonise the taxation rates across its member states.Much like travel, VAT on books is also charged at different rates in different … [Read more...]
The Fussy Librarian
I came across this new website which promotes books in rather an individual way, called The Fussy Librarian.This site gives readers their very own personal librarian. You type in your email, tell them what kind of books you like to read and how you feel about profanity, violence and sex in … [Read more...]
Book Beginnings on Fridays: House of Silence by Linda Gillard
I found Book Beginnings through a site called Jaffa Reads Too. It's is a kind of a linked Round Robin, sharing the first chapters of the book that you are currently reading. This clever idea is hosted by Rose City Reader.This is how Book Beginnings on Fridays works in the words of … [Read more...]
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