Claire Anders

This month I read two very different books, but both utterly charming. If you’re a fan of feel-good fiction, these reads are sure to capture your heart. This post contains affiliate links. The Bookshop Ladies by Faith Hogan The Bookshop Ladies is set in the idyllic coastal town of Ballycove, Ireland. The story follows Joy […]

Between wrapping gifts and watching Hallmark Christmas movies, I managed to squeeze in some time to read a festive-themed novella, a Christmas gift, and a book that’s been on my reading list since the summer. This post contains affiliate links. The Christmas Book Hunt by Jenny Colgan I’ve read all of Jenny Colgan’s Christmas books,

I have a couple of different work projects on the go so most of my reading this month has been research books and articles. Delving into the depths of other people’s lives never fails to fascinate me, but it’s good to have something a little lighter to read when I need a break from research.

This month was special for me because it marked the publication of my second WWII historical novel. This post contains affiliate links. The Clover Girls’ Network The Clover Girls’ Network is a coming-of-age story that captures the quiet strength of a young woman swept up in the turmoil of history. It’s a tale of loss,

September has brought cooler temperatures at last. Not everyone likes that, but the colder the better for me! This month I’ve been curled up reading non-fiction – three very different books, each one captivating and educational in its own unique way. This post contains affiliate links. Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life by Arnold Schwarzenegger

August is a busy time in Edinburgh with the Edinburgh International Festival, the Fringe, and, my personal favourite, the Edinburgh International Book Festival.  This post contains affiliate links. The book festival has a packed schedule of events, many of which are available to livestream so you can enjoy the festival no matter where you are

We took a trip to France for our summer holiday, stopping off in Pau along the way to catch some of the Tour de France. The cyclists zoom past in seconds so there’s not much to see there, but there’s a lively carnival atmosphere before the bikes arrive which is great fun. It’s called the

In April, I found myself gravitating towards short stories. As much as I love getting lost in the pages of a novel, sometimes I’m short on time or just want to sample a different genre without committing to a longer book. Below are the short stories I read last month. This post contains affiliate links.

This month I discovered The Honest Author podcast hosted by thriller writers Holly Seddon and Gillian McAllister. I’ve been binge listening to their episodes, especially the ones where they interview other authors about their writing processes. What I’ve learned is that there’s no one way to write a book! I find this comforting. It means