author | Sophy Layzell

March Reads 2022

As usual, an eclectic mix. From the Booker Prize winner of 2020 to my mate Dave's self published folk horror. Also as usual, I'm not...

Spotlight on Simon Van Der Velde

I read Backstories by Simon back in November 2021 (review here) and absolutely loved it, and when you find writers you admire it's always...

Welcome to my December author, Elizabeth Ducie

I am currently reading and enjoying 'Gorgito's Ice Rink' Elizabeth's very first novel which was Runner-Up in the Self-Published Book of...

Welcome to my June 2021 Guest Author Neil Mach

Neil and I met on twitter when I put a call out for ARC reviewers. He kindly offered to feature me on his Podcast ‘Myth and Magic’. We...

February Reads 2021

A good mix this month starting and ending with historical novels.

Welcome to my November guest author Polly Williamson

My second guest author is the champion eventer Polly Williamson. I heard about Polly from friends in Gloucestershire who knew about her...

September 2020 Reads

There are only three books featured for this month: The Diabolical Bones by Bella Ellis, Hamnett by Maggie O'Farrell and Cancer Daily...