Thriller

Your staycation just got a lot more thrilling!

This year is all about staycations and nothing completes a holiday at home than a good stack of books. Transport yourself around Great Britain with these four gripping HQ crime thrillers that will give your holiday a thrilling edge. To celebrate this year’s Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate,… Read More

IBW2021: Melanie Golding on the sweet smell of bookshops

To celebrate Independent Bookshop Week Melanie Golding, author of Little Darlings, shares her love of bookshops, specifically the smell we all wish could be bottled. The Sweet Smell of Bookshops There was no bookshop in the village where I grew up. Although there were plenty of… Read More

IBW2021: PL Kane on memories of bookshops in Chesterfield

For this Independent Bookshop Week blog post, PL Kane author of Her Husband’s Grave shares some fond memories of growing up and exploring bookshops in Chesterfield. PL Kane on bookshops on memories of bookshops in Chesterfield My main memories of gaining access to books when… Read More

IBW2021: Rosalind Stopps on Crofton Books

To celebrate Independent Bookshop Week Rosalind Stopps, author of the upcoming A Beginners Guide to Murder, shares one of her favourite bookshops, Crofton Books, and what it means to her. What Crofton Books means to me As… Read More

IBW2021: Louise Jensen on the feeling of a bookshop

To celebrate Independent Bookshop week Louise Jensen, author of the upcoming thriller All For You, shares a beautiful piece on the feeling that bookshops give you. The feeling of a bookshop I have a bookcase full of books from my childhood, each one a memory. Sometimes… Read More

IBW2021: Sarah Clarke on ‘the best bookshop in the world’

To celebrate Independent Bookshop week, Sarah Clarke – author of the upcoming new gripping thriller A Mother Never Lies – discusses ‘the best bookshop in the world ever’! The best bookshop in the world In my other job as a marketing copywriter, I write a lot about the ‘retail experience’… 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

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

The inspiration behind Out of Sight

To celebrate the release of the latest DCI Warren Jones novel, Out of Sight, we asked author Paul Gitsham to discuss the inspiration behind his novel. The perils of keeping our true selves Out of Sight.  “…it never ceased to amaze him… Read More

Get to know DCI Warren Jones and his team

Paul Gitsham’s latest DCI Warren Jones novel, Out of Sight, is out in e-book this Friday. To get you ready, the author has written a handy introduction to the team. Whether you’re new to the series, or a loyal fan, get ready for another gripping crime… Read More

Read an extract of Lost Souls!

Jenny O’Brien’s latest Detective Gaby Darin, Lost Souls, is out now. To celebrate, we want to give you the chance to read an exclusive extract from the new book. Be warned – you will need to know what happens next! Lost Souls – Chapter 2 Gaby… 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