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January 25, 2021 In Fiction

Cathedral by Ben Hopkins

A weighty multi-generational epic of 13^th century Germany played out upon the backdrop of a massive cathedral and the machinations behind its construction. Plenty of blood and thunder along with some insightful commentary on the human condition.

January 23, 2021 In Fiction

Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz

This fascinating book within a book (literally) will please fans of the author and also anyone who loves a substantial whodunit. Plenty of inside information about books, writers and publishing.

January 6, 2021 In Fiction

Life Among the Terranauts by Caitlin Horrocks

A short story collection of great potency: odd, engaging, various and poignant tales that will not fail to fascinate any reader of fiction.READ MORE

January 2, 2021 In Fiction

The Liar’s Dictionary by Eley Williams

A circus tent of wordplay and bizarre lexicography, this tale of two toilers in the trenches of dictionary-making is funny, creative and often amazes with the facility displayed by the author in making the English language fresh.