Phoebe Stone arrives at the Cornwall Inn alone and at rock bottom, however she is mistaken for one of the guests at Lila’s wedding. As the two cross paths, will the women find happiness in unexpected places?
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Read our The Hobbit Chapter 1 summary and analysis of An Unexpected Party, exploring Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, the dwarves, Smaug and key themes
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Find out the best available study guides of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic American novel, The Great Gatsby. Perfect for students studying the novel for their A Levels
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Summer 2026 has been a mixed reading season for me, with romance, thrillers, true crime and history all making an appearance. These six books came from a mixture of my own reading choices and selections from my local bookshop, Blue Sheep Books. My reads this season were: The Things We Leave Unfinished Scenes From A
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In this post I take a look at the classic tale of vampirism, Dracula by Bram Stoker. […]
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Evan Smoak was plucked as an orphan to become an assassin in the Orphan X program. Now it has disbanded he helps deserving people as the Nowhere Man, but could his past catch up with him? Orphan X is the first in a series of thrillers by Gregg Hurwitz
In Renaissance era Bologna, Elena Morandi dreams of becoming a tailor although the profession is barred to women. However when her fragile foothold in the industry is threatened by Antonio della Fontana, a powerful merchant, she must confront her past to bring justice for herself, her friend and his other victims. […]
A serial killer is burning people alive in the Lake District. When his name is found carved into the victims, disgraced detective Washington Poe is bought back from suspension to investigate. This book is the first entry in M.W. Craven’s Washington Poe series.
With multiple audiobook versions of The Great Gatsby available, choosing the right narrator can be surprisingly difficult. From Jake Gyllenhaal’s celebrity performance to classic literary readings and even a BBC Radio collection, I’ve compared the highest-rated audiobook editions to help you find the perfect way to experience Fitzgerald’s masterpiece. […]
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Spring was a busy reading season for me, ranging from hard science fiction and alternate history to true crime and Doctor Who tie-in novels. This quarter’s highlights included Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir and None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell, although not every book was a success. Here are my thoughts on
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