Blogs in April 2026

A dark and humorous novel set in LONDON

A dark and humorous novel set in LONDON 7th April 2026

Look What You Made Me Do by John Lanchester, a dark and humorous novel set in LONDON Kate and Jack are married and living in a smart house in London. They have humour in their relationship, they enjoy each...

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Talking Location With … A M Belsey: ARKANSAS

Talking Location With … A M Belsey: ARKANSAS 6th April 2026

#TalkingLocationWith …. A M Belsey, author of Six Mile Store: ARKANSAS Arkansas looks like freedom, in a way. It is an enormous state, mostly rural, with huge skies and unlimited natural beauty. Six Mile Store is set in the...

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Misleading Place Names in Book Titles

Misleading Place Names in Book Titles 5th April 2026

Misleading place names in book titles. Imagine the scenario, you are heading to Switzerland. As you dash through the airport book shop, you spot Matterhorn by Karl Marlantes. But once you get into it, you discover it is set...

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Autofiction set in WIGTON, NEWCASTLE and PATTAYA

Autofiction set in WIGTON, NEWCASTLE and PATTAYA 3rd April 2026

Malc’s Boy by Shaun Wilson, autofiction set in Wigton, Cumbria; Newcastle-upon-Tyne; Pattaya, Thailand Malc’s Boy by Shaun Wilson is warts-and-all autobiography and it’s an extraordinary book with a unique and memorable voice. Growing up, Shaun wants to be just...

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Novel set in 1890 USA

Novel set in 1890 USA 1st April 2026

The Harvey Girl by Dana Stabenow, novel set in 1890 USA – New Mexico Territories, Mississippi, Chicago (1890) The Harvey Girl by Dana Stabenow features a strong female character – Clare Wright – and is a crime novel in...

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