History Lessons by Zoe B Wallbrook: Fresh geeky gutsy sleuth
In History Lessons, her fiction debut, Zoe B Wallbrook introduces a refreshingly modern, geeky, gutsy cozy mystery heroine with strong series potential. Read my review.
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Gavin & Stacey co-creator Ruth Jones’ new novel By Your Side
By Your Side, Gavin & Stacey co-creator Ruth Jones’ latest novel, is an hilarious mid-life drama exploring love and grief with a mystery twist. Read my review.
Jess Walter’s So Far Gone: Deep dark comedic fiction delight
So Far Gone is Jess Walter’s new gripping darkly comedic literary novel exploring the perils of modern American society. We reviewed the audiobook narrated by Edoardo Ballerini.
India Holton’s The Geographer’s Map to Romance: Geeky fun
The Geographer’s Map to Romance is the second title in India Holton’s madcap fantastic romantic historical adventure series, Love’s Academic.
You Are Here by David Nicholls, Review: Witty, warm & wise
With the witty, warm and wise You Are Here, David Nicholls proves once again why he is the master of the grown-up romantic comedy novel. Read my full review.
India Holton’s Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love, Review
The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love is the first hilarious romance historical fantasy adventure in India Holton’s new Love’s Academic series. Read my review
Nina Kenwood’s The Wedding Forecast, Review: Hilarious heart
The Wedding Forecast, Nina Kenwood’s first romantic comedy novel for adults, is an hilarious page-turner and perfect weekend read. Read my full review
Christmas Reads from authors Shari Low & Jenny Colgan
One Christmas Eve by Shari Low and The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan are fantastic holiday reads, but are sure to give you the warm and fuzzies anytime of year.
Prettier If She Smiled More by Toni Jordan, Review: Comedic mayhem
Prettier If She Smiled More is Toni Jordan’s engaging follow-up to her wonderful 2022 family drama, Dinner With The Schnabels. Read my full review.
Mhairi McFarlane’s Last Night, Review: Depth-filled rom-com
Mhairi McFarlane’s Last Night is a modern friendship romcom with uncommon emotional depth and refreshingly unexpected humour. Read my full review.
Stevenson’s Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone, Review
Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson is an impressively original, clever and entertaining meta crime mystery. My review of the audiobook.
Nicola May’s The Hub & Mark David Green’s The Travel Truth, Mini Reviews
Nicola May’s The Hub and Mark David Green’s The Travel Truth are both entertaining warm-hearted reads that blend romance, humour and mystery. Read on for more…
The Whitewash by Siang Lu, Review: Biting black comedy
The Whitewash, Siang Lu’s debut novel is a hard-hitting satire that is scarily closer to fact than fiction. Read my full review.
The Stranger Times by C K McDonnell, Review: Gutsy fun read
The Stranger Times by C K McDonnell is a hilariously dark comedy novel and brilliant start to a fun urban fantasy mystery series for adults. Read full review.
Dinner with the Schnabels by Toni Jordan, Review: Hilarious
Dinner with the Schnabels features Toni Jordan’s wonderful recipe of intelligent comedic farce, cutting social commentary and heart. Read my full review.
11 of Louisa Bennet’s Favourite Cozy Mystery Books & Series
Cozy mystery author Louisa Bennet (The Bone Ranger) helps us define what is a cozy mystery, discuss some of the best cozy mystery books (and cozy mystery series) she has read, and introduces us to the gorgeous golden retriever that inspired her own dog detective series.