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IBW2021: A.M. Castle on her love of bookshops

To celebrate Independent Bookshop Week A.M. Castle, author of The Invitation, shares her past with bookshops and why they mean so much to her. Why I Love Bookshops by A.M. Castle The first time I ever remember visiting a bookshop was with my grandparents. I must have been… Read More

IBW2021: M.A. Kuzniar on the magic of bookshops

To celebrate Independent Bookshop Week, we asked some of our authors to share their love of bookshops on our blog. Up first is M.A. Kuzniar, author of the highly anticipated Midnight in Everwood, sharing why she thinks bookshops are absolutely magical. Is there anything more magical than a… Read More

IBW2021: Amanda Brittany on bookshop memories

To celebrate Independent Bookshop Week Amanda Brittany, co author of The Perfect Nanny, shares some much loved memories of bookshops in this latest post in our series. Bookshop Memories with Amanda Brittany I love bookshops, and can never pass one by. If I’m out for the day or on… Read More

‘Who cares?’ by Jessica Ryn

As an author and a carer, I wanted to write a novel that puts unpaid carers in the spotlight. It was important to me to show the challenges that carers are presented with and do so in a hopeful way without shying away from the difficult emotions and problems carers… Read More

Walking the Invisible: The Anne Brontë Walk

‘He that dares not grasp the thorn should never crave the rose’ Anne Brontë, ‘The Narrow Way’ Distance: 7 miles (11.2km)Ascent: 350mDifficulty: Moderate This varied route follows the Railway Children Walk along the Worth Valley out of Haworth, before climbing through Oakworth and Holden Park to charming Newsholme Dean. The… Read More

Walking the Invisible: The Emily Brontë Walk

‘I’ll walk where my own nature would be leading: It vexes me to choose another guide.’ Emily Brontë, ‘Often Rebuked’ Distance: 14½ miles (23.7km)Ascent: 510mDifficulty: Strenuous A hearty yomp across the wild moorland Emily loved to roam high above Haworth and Oxenhope. The route takes in Top Withins, Alcomden Stones… Read More

Q&A with Mary Kubica, author of Local Woman Missing

To celebrate the e-book and audio release of Local Woman Missing, the gripping new thriller by Mary Kubica, we sat down with the author and asked her our burning questions about the book, writing, and what she is currently reading. Hi Mary! What can you tell readers about your… Read More

Walking the Invisible: The Brontë Stones Walk

‘The idea of being authors was as natural to us as walking’ Distance: 9 miles (14.3km)Ascent: 365mDifficulty: Moderate A beautiful linear route over the moor from Thornton to Haworth that passes each of the four Brontë Stones. The route also takes in Ogden Kirk, Denholme Beck, Nan Scar and Oxenhope,… Read More

Walking the Invisible: The Charlotte Brontë Walk

‘I am no bird, and no net ensares me.’ Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre Distance: 4 miles (6.3km)Ascent: 175mDifficulty: Easy A straight-forward short loop across the hills around Thornton. The route starts in the village at St James’ Church, opposite the site of the old Bell Chapel where Patrick Brontë worked. Read More

Lana Kortchik’s Top Five Writing Tips

To celebrate the release of her second historical novel, Daughters of the Resistance, author Lana Kortchik shares her top five writing tips. Lana Kortchik’s Top Five Writing Tips For as long as I can remember, I’ve been obsessed with historical fiction. As a child, I always… Read More

Roz Watkins is going back to bookshops!

My relationship with bookshops got off to a bad start. My dad used to take me and my brother shopping when we were very small, and his idea of shopping involved forgetting to buy any food, but going into every second-hand bookshop that we passed. He’d spend several days in… Read More

Ten things Paul Gitsham has learnt in ten years

Today marks ten years since Paul Gitsham first introduces us to DCI Warren Jones. To celebrate, Paul is here on the blog sharing the ten things he has learnt over the past ten years. Keep your eyes peeled on our social today for a sneak peak at what is to… Read More