Book of the month
Welcome to Book of the Month. Every month, we pick one book we love and share it with you. Get ready for amazing tales, can’t miss books and conversation – online and in real life.
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Our pick for May 2024 Book Of The Month is…
The Venus of Salò by Ben Pastor
We’re thrilled to introduce our May Book of the Month: The Venus of Salò by Ben Pastor.
Transport yourself to the stunning backdrop of Salò as you dive into this captivating narrative. Set against the backdrop of World War II, The Venus of Salò weaves a tale of intrigue, love, and sacrifice amidst the turmoil of war-torn Italy.
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You’re Booked
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Book Of The Month: Linwood Barclay’s Find You First
February's Book Of The Month is: Find You First, by Linwood Barclay.
January 2021 Book Of The Month: Patricia Cornwell’s Spin
This month's Book Of the Month is: Spin, by Patricia Cornwell.
A #Shelfie With Claire McGowan
Take a peak at Claire's bookshelf
Raworths Reviews
Find out which books one of our title sponsors. Raworths Solicitors, recommend this winter
Book Of The Month: November
This month's Book Of the Month is: The Last Resort By Susi Holliday
Desert Island Books
If you had to take just one book to a desert island, what would it be?
The Reacher Guy: A Life in Pictures
Join us as we sit down with Heather Martin. author of the official biography of Lee Child.
An Interview With Simon Conway
Join us, as we sit down Simon Conway, author of the hotly anticipated The Stranger.
Book Of The Month
Our August Book Of the Month is: The Part Time Job. By P.D. James
An Interview With Nadine Matheson
Join us, as we sit down Nadine Matheson, author of the hotly anticipated The Jigsaw Man.
A #Shelfie With Mark Billingham
Take a peak at Mark’s bookshelf, it's rather excellently full, reflecting his taste not only in reading, but in collectibles and pop culture.
An Interview With… Oyinkan Braithwaite
Meet Oyinkan Braithwaite author of the #TheakstonAward shortlisted My Sister The Serial Killer
An Interview With… Adrian McKinty
Meet Adrian McKinty author of the #TheakstonAward shortlisted The Chain.
An Interview With… Mick Herron
Meet Mick Herron, author of the #TheakstonAward shortlisted Joe Country.
An Interview With… Helen FitzGerald
Meet Helen FitzGerald author of the #TheakstonAward shortlisted Worst Case Scenario
An Interview With… Abir Mukherjee
Meet Abir Mukherjee author of the #TheakstonAward shortlisted Smoke And Ashes
An Interview With… Jane Harper
Meet Jane Harper author of the #TheakstonAward shortlisted Joe Country
Book Of The Month: July 2020
Our July Book Of the Month is: Cry Baby, by Mark Billingham.
Meet Author Mark Edwards
Mark sits down with us to talk about The House Guest, his brilliant new psychological thriller.
Meet Karen Hamilton Author Of The Last Wife
Karen Hamilton is back with The Last Wife, her hotly anticipated second novel.
