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ShortBookandScribes #BookReview – Precious You by Helen Monks Takhar

Posted on 27th June 2020 By Nicola

My review today is for Precious You by Helen Monks Takhar, which is already available in ebook and is published in hardback on 23rd July. […]

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ShortBookandScribes #PublicationDay #BookReview – The Family Holiday by Elizabeth Noble #BlogTour

Posted on 25th June 2020 By Nicola

It’s been lovely to read an Elizabeth Noble novel again. It feels like too long since I last read one. It’s publication day today so […]

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ShortBookandScribes #BookReview – The Other Passenger by Louise Candlish

Posted on 23rd June 2020 By Nicola

My review today is for The Other Passenger by Louise Candlish. I’m sorry to say this is my first of this author’s books, despite having […]

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ShortBookandScribes – Shining a Spotlight on The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner

Posted on 21st June 2020 By Nicola

Today I’m pleased to be shining a spotlight on The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner. This is one for Austen fans, historical fiction fans […]

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ShortBookandScribes #BookReview – Liar by Lesley Pearse #LoveLesley

Posted on 18th June 2020 By Nicola

Well hello book 28 from one of my all-time favourite writers. Liar by Lesley Pearse will be published by Michael Joseph in ebook and hardcover […]

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ShortBookandScribes #BookReview – In the Sweep of the Bay by Cath Barton #novella

Posted on 17th June 2020 By Nicola

Today I’m sharing my thoughts about In the Sweep of the Bay by Cath Barton. This is a fabulous little read. It’s not out until […]

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ShortBookandScribes #BookReview – The Back Up Plan by Elsie McArthur

Posted on 16th June 2020 By Nicola

I’m delighted to be reviewing this gorgeous read today. My thanks to the author for kindly sending me a copy of the book for review […]

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ShortBookandScribes #BookReview – Normal People by Sally Rooney

Posted on 15th June 2020 By Nicola

I’m finally getting round to sharing my thoughts on Normal People by Sally Rooney. I read this book back in April but I’ve waited until […]

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ShortBookandScribes #BookReview – The Seduction by Joanna Briscoe

Posted on 12th June 2020 By Nicola

I’m sharing my thoughts about The Seduction by Joanna Briscoe today. My thanks to Philippa Cotton from Bloomsbury for the proof copy of the book […]

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ShortBookandScribes #BookReview – The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

Posted on 9th June 2020 By Nicola

Today I’m reviewing The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett which is such a brilliant read. My thanks to Millie Seaward from Dialogue Books for sending […]

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