I love books set in Scandinavia – or the Nordic countries if you include Finland and are pedantic about your geography. You couldn't set a book anywhere more beautiful than my native land. I may be a little biased, of course. But having just made a quick visit to the Åland Islands, situated … [Read more...]
New Reads for New Year 2022
New Year means new reads and, for me, 2022 has so far proved to be very productive in that respect. Those of you who read my newsletter know that I've recently returned from quite an eventful holiday in the sun, where in spite of the drama, I had a lot of time to read. Below are the best reads … [Read more...]
Helena’s Best Reads: Little Siberia by Antti Tuomainen
I am a huge fan of Finnish author Antti Tuomainen and his new release, Little Siberia, only confirms to me his status as 'King of Helsinki Noir'. The translation of Little Siberia by David Hackston is also excellent. Fargo meets Nietzsche in this atmospheric, darkly funny thriller by the … [Read more...]
Book Tour: Meet Me in Cockleberry Bay by Nicola May
I'm delighted to take part in the Blog Tour for Meet Me in Cockleberry Bay by Nicola May. And on publication day to boot! This is the second book in The Cockleberry series. The first book, The Corner Shop in Cockleberry Bay made the best-sellers lists and I have no doubt that this sequel will be … [Read more...]
Top Five Books for Easter Holidays
The Easter holidays, in my mind, are the perfect time to relax with a good book. It's a time when you need just a plain good read, or perhaps something more spiritual. For me, an excellent book is one that I just can't stop reading, whatever the genre or subject matter. Here, in my top five books … [Read more...]
Helena’s Best Reads: The Corner Shop at Cockleberry Bay by Nicola May
This month's Best Reads is The Corner Shop in Cockleberry Bay. I read this feel-good novel in two days while suffering from a winter cold. It was hugely restorative to be transported into the wonderful seaside community of Cockleberry Bay with its sea breeze, screeching seagulls and gossiping … [Read more...]
Top 8 New Books About Love For Valentine’s
Fancy a romantic or passionate read for Valentines? Here's a list of the latest books about love, be it all rose petals or thorns and dark passion. You are guaranteed to find your favourite amongst these brilliant authors! 1. Jojo Moyes: Still Me The third book in this tragic love trilogy … [Read more...]
Helena’s Best Reads: The Rest of Their Lives by Jean-Paul Didierlaurent
To be honest, it was the cover of this novel, The Rest of Their Lives by French author Jean-Paul Didierlaurent, that attracted me to the book. Even I'm occasionally (=very often) drawn towards bubblegum colours. I also love European literature, and this quirky novel did definitely not disappoint me. … [Read more...]
Five Books for a Heatwave
A heatwave can be a terrible experience as we've recently witnessed with the tragic loss of life in Japan and in Greece where wildfires have raged killing at least 80 people. Heatwaves also make people a little mad, something which provides perfect fodder for authors wishing to create a spectacular … [Read more...]
High Risk by Simona Ahrnstedt
High Risk by Simona Ahrnstedt is a story of journalist Ambra Vinter and her famous step-sister, pop singer Jill Lopez. Both women are scarred by their childhoods spent in various foster families in Sweden. Nordic Noir or Nordic Romance? To be honest, I'm in two minds about this book. While … [Read more...]
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