Blogs in May 2023

Novel set in Ghana and Germany

Novel set in Ghana and Germany 5th May 2023

Ada’s Realm by Sharon Dodua Otoo, novel set in Ghana and Germany. Translated by Jon Cho-Polizzi. This is a well written novel that examines the lives of women called Ada, One might suppose they are each reincarnations of the...

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Novel set on fictional islands in the CARIBBEAN

Novel set on fictional islands in the CARIBBEAN 4th May 2023

The Gospel According to the New World by Maryse Condé, novel set on fictional islands in the Caribbean (New York and Brazil). Translated by Richard Wilcox Shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2023 The Gospel According to the New...

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A sweeping tale set in SOUTH KOREA

A sweeping tale set in SOUTH KOREA 3rd May 2023

Whale by Cheon Myeong-Kwan, a sweeping tale set in South Korea. Guest Review by Isobel Blackthorn. SHORTLISTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE 2023 Whale is a sweeping satire set in 1950s Korea at a moment in history when, thanks...

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A SICILY-THEMED GIVEAWAY

A SICILY-THEMED GIVEAWAY 2nd May 2023

Together with Avon Books (an imprint of HarperCollins), we are delighted to offer one winner a wonderful Sicily-themed giveaway, featuring Sue Moorcroft’s latest novel: An Italian Island Summer, set, of course, in Sicily! Plus a wonderful Carluccio ‘Cena al...

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Crime thriller set in Bradford

Crime thriller set in Bradford 2nd May 2023

Last Request by Liz Mistry, crime thriller set in BRADFORD. This is the first outing for DS Nikki Parekh, so the author takes her time to introduce this new character, a woman of dual heritage, who has a blended...

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