#RapidFireBookTag

Thanks so much to Mairead at swirlandthread who nominated me for the Rapid Fire Book Tag! You can follow the fabulous Mairead on Twitter @swirlandthread and on Facebook at swirlandthread.

So as the title suggests, lets get on with the Rapid Fire Book Tag straight away!

eBooks or physical books?

Oh, floored at the first question…..ebooks as we have storage issues at home and suitcase space problems when travelling!

Paperback or hardback?

Paperback – hardbacks are too heavy and awkward to hold….!

Online or in-store shopping?

Honestly, it’s online, but I cannot walk past a bookshop without going in and will always spend a lot of time and money in them!

Trilogies or series?

Series….. I tend to forget the details needed to keep track with a trilogy and a series generally keeps the central characters but with a new story each time

Heroes or villains?

Heroes – strong female leads especially!

A book you want everyone to read?

The Night Rainbow by Claire King 

Recommend an underrated book?

Let Me Tell You About A Man I Knew by Susan Fletcher

The last book you finished?

Everything But the Truth by Gillian McAllister

Weirdest thing you used as a book mark?

A plastic ‘book sprout’ book mark thing that someone bought me – it was just weird. And I couldn’t figure out how to use it.

Used books, Yes or no?

Always a yes! I walk past Oxfam Bookshop everyday (dangerous).

Top three favourite genres?

Psychological Thrillers

Contemporary Fiction

Classics

Borrow or Buy?

All of the above

Characters or plot?

Characters. I've got to feel something for the people involved or it means nothing.

Short or long book?

On a kindle I have no idea how long the book is going to be and I quite like that…..! 

Long or short chapters?

Short. Always creates great tension in a plot and more importantly means I can easily read a few chapters while cooking / waiting in traffic / watching children’s sports matches

Book to movie or book to TV adaptation?

Book to TV adaptation. 

Name the first three books you think of?

What Alice Knew by TA Cotterill

A Dangerous Crossing by Rachel Rhys

My Cousin Rachel by Daphne Du Maurier

Books that make you laugh or cry?

Oohhhh tricky….. I guess cry - I do like a bit of trauma, turmoil and angst!

Our world or fictional worlds?

As in real or fantastical? Real -Not good with fantasy genre

Do you ever judge a book by its cover?

Of course. And too quickly! 

Series or standalone?

Standalone.

I now am passing the Rapid Fire Book Tag gauntlet to:

Linda Hill at lindasbookbag

Kaisha at thewritinggarnet

Joanne at portobellobookblog

Follow me for recommendations and reviews on Twitter @katherinesunde3 (bibliomaniacuk) 

The Bird Tribunal by Agnes Ravatn

TV presenter Allis Hagtorn leaves her partner and her job to take voluntary exile in a remote house on an isolated fjord. But her new job as housekeeper and gardener is not all that it seems, and her silent, surly employer, 44-year-old Sigurd Bagge, is not the old man she expected. As they await the return of his wife from her travels, their silent, uneasy encounters develop into a chilling, obsessive relationship, and it becomes clear that atonement for past sins may not be enough… 

Haunting, consuming and powerful, The Bird Tribunal is a taut, exquisitely written psychological thriller that builds to a shocking, dramatic crescendo that will leave you breathless.

I have wanted to read this relatively short novel since October when I heard Ravatn speak at the Killer Women Crime Festival in London. Ravatn was part of the "Fresh Blood" panel and she was intriguing and quite spellbinding. She hinted of her own obsessions with social media, of retreating to a log cabin deep in the forest for a few weeks to complete her first draft and her crisp, clear voice held the audience captive. It was obvious to me then that this woman was special! And copies of The Bird Tribunal had sold out before I had even made it to the pop up bookshop at the back of the hall - it had clearly made an impression on everyone that day! I bought it as soon as I got home!

I think what struck me the most about The Bird Tribunal is how distinctive and unusual it is. There are definitely some echoes of "The Collector", or perhaps even "The Woman in Black" or "Misery", lurking deep, deep within the shadows of this story, but Ravatn has produced a novel that feels unique and extraordinary. The voice is original and the premise is unnerving and chilling in a way that hadn't unnerved or chilled me for a while.

The prose is sparse, the writing stripped back so that every single word carries weight, atmosphere, tension and intrigue. It is beautifully understated. The entire novel takes place at the remote location of Bagge's house, on an isolated fjord which immediately creates a sense of vulnerability. Even though Allis is desperate to escape her 'real life' and hide away in the depths of the countryside, there is something too isolating, too remote and too cut off about this house to make it feel safe. There is something unbearably intense about the setting and this is also shown through the fact that the whole novel is centred around Bagge and Allis only. Ravatn has achieved something remarkable in that she is able to sustain the tension, plot and characters for the entire 220 pages with only two people on stage and such little external interaction. This book takes place in the present - although there are a few references to the past, there are no flashbacks or subsequent narrative voices to supplement the prose; this is just Allis, Bagge and the fjord.

The book is so absorbing that it is impossible to extract yourself from the pages, the characters or from the place it takes you to. What I found most engaging about this novel, and what I think proves Ravatn to be a unique and exceptionally talented writer, is that it wasn't that this book was a page turner; it wasn't that it was an action packed plot driven thriller, it wasn't that the characters were always likeable, sympathetic or emitting a sense of peril and pity, but there was something incredibly fascinating about the story. There was something about it that completely bewitched me. I wasn't always sure whether it was black magic or white magic that had cast such a spell on me, but this book is without doubt, unputdownable.

Perhaps you have to buy in to the set up of the novel a little. Allis - a TV presenter-  has accepted a job to be a housekeeper and gardner to a man in the middle of nowhere. When she arrives her employer is distinctly distant and mysterious.

"He didn't seem particularly bothered about making eye contact with me as he spoke. I was the help; it was important to establish a certain distance from the outset."

He doesn't want to be interrupted. She mustn't enter his workspace. He disappears for hours at a time. He wanders around the house at night. He takes his meals at specific times of the day with specific requests about the quantity and type of meal it should be. He doesn't want her to eat with him. He will give her money as and when she needs it or the job requires it. And he does not make eye contact.

And where is his wife?

After a while, even Allis wonders about what she has got herself in to.

"Something wasn't right about this place; it was home to a married couple, yet the garden was a neglected mess.....he locked himself in his workroom all day long. His wife away like this."

But by then it is as if there is something more magnetic and powerful keeping Allis at the house. There is something that a stops her from wanting to give up this job. The shopkeeper - at the only shop 2 km away, someone who perhaps we expect to be an ally and perhaps offer Allis an escape route - watches Allis with a "critical air". "She knew who I was" claims Allis mysteriously.

Who is she? And is this why she stays? Does Allis have a secret too? What has she run away from? What is she hiding from? And why does she want to stay here, hidden away rather than returning to her life, job, partner and home? As they say, nothing is ever as straight forward as it first seems....

As the novel continues, Allis becomes a more complex character. There is something unsettling and disconcerting about her behaviour. Amongst the sparse, taut prose, Ravatn drops clues and hints that Allis might not be the person we think.

"It was clear that the person staring back at me had just done something that she knew was irrational; it was a look that I had seen a hundred times before. That's quite enough of that, I thought; be pure."

We only see events from Allis's point of view. We only get her version of what is happening. Ravatn weaves a bewildering tale where Allis is caught between feeling terrified of her employer and being enraptured by him. She fears him in the shadows, she runs from him, she tries to escape him, she spies on him, she's attracted to him and she fantasises about him. It is testament to Ravatn that she creates this complex dynamic with such authenticity and conviction.

Darkness and the night time is important in this novel. It is a time when confessions are made, revelations shared, things are hidden and things are seen. Allis dreams; vivid, violent, brutal nightmares. Allis wakes, observes and listens. I did wonder whether the revelations were easier to hear in the dark, while half asleep. Somehow it makes them less brutal, less terrifying, less real maybe. I did wonder whether to trust Allis - whether in fact she was awake or asleep, dreaming or in the real moment.......Are we in the present or her subconscious?  But then this ambiguity and multi layering of the characters is what creates the tension and the dramatic finale of the novel.

I enjoyed the incorporation of nature, animals, birds and norse mythology into the novel. Allis's constant reference to Bagge as a wolf is very effective, both with the obvious connotations of danger, power and violence but also with the allusions to fairy tales and legends. Birds are central to the plot and some of the scenes with the birds are just nothing less than harrowing. I liked the reference to the 'nithing' - "the most contemptible of life forms". Seriously spine tingling stuff!

Bird imagery appears so often it is sometimes very subtle. There is a fantastic scene towards the end of the novel when Allis describes some of the material of a dress to "the colour of a mallard's head." Ravatn's prose is exceptional.

The execution of the finale is very well managed. There are secret revelations leading to further confessions and a succession of half truths which let the reader jump to their own conclusions which then have to be reconsidered as more events unravel in front of us. The pace suddenly picks up as the book draws to its conclusion.

Orenda Books seem to have an eye for picking out debut authors who bring something quite special to the market. This is a book for those who love noir fiction, love a story that confuses, challenges and grips them and for those that love a writer who uses language to such effect.

There is no doubt about it. This is a 5* read from me!

The Bird Tribunal was published in July 2016 by Orenda Books.

For more information about the novel you can follow Orenda Books on Twitter at @OrendaBooks or via their website orendabooks.co.uk

AGNES RAVATN 



To find out more about Agnes Ravatn you can check out her profile here:
orendabooks.co.uk/agnes-ravatn/

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Limelight by Emily Organ

How did an actress die twice?

London, 1883. Actress Lizzie Dixie drowned in the River Thames, so how was she murdered five years later in Highgate Cemetery?

Intrepid Fleet Street reporter Penny Green was a friend of Lizzie’s and Scotland Yard needs her help. Does Penny unwittingly hold clues to Lizzie’s mysterious death? Penny must work with Inspector James Blakely to investigate the worlds of theatre, showmen and politicians in search of the truth.

But who is following her? And who is sending her threatening letters?

Penny is about to discover that Lizzie’s life was more complicated, and dangerous, than she could ever have imagined.

I do love an Emily Organ book!

I stalk Emily - sorry - I mean I keep an eye out for Emily's new books as I have read every single one and never been disappointed. This is no exception. Moving to a new historical era following on from the Runaway Girl series that was set in the 1350s, Limelight is set in 1883 and yet again Organ shows off her talent for creating a convincing world and transporting the reader back in time.

What I also admire about Organ's writing is that even though I recognise her style and rich use of language, each novel does feel quite different. The tone and atmosphere of this book feels refreshing and new which is both an achievement a pleasing change after having lived with so many of Organ's characters throughout a whole trilogy. Limelight appears to be a stand alone novel - although who knows?!

Again, there is a slight change in genre too. So far Organ has written two very contemporary novels set in the modern day; The Last Day is perhaps more of a character driven story, The Outsider is a more popular fiction/ psychological thriller with the echoes of the fabulous Du Maurier's Rebecca hiding beneath some of the inspiration for the plot and The Runaway Girl Trilogy is an historical thriller series. I would describe Limelight as more of gentle crime read - it's not cosy crime as there are scenes of violence and some quite graphic moments, but it feels intriguing and a very satisfying mystery rather than a chilling or disturbing read.

I liked it. A lot.

The book opens in Highgate Cemetery with a policeman in pursuit of the sound of a gun shot which has disturbed the still night. Eerie. Dramatic. Excting!

"The night was moonless and now silent as PC Preston followed the path through the cemetery, holding his lantern out in front of him. The other hand was wrapped tightly around his revolver. 'Police!' he called out. 'Show yourself!' There was no response."

We then move on to meet our Detective James Blakely who is to investigate the murdered body discovered in the cemetery. He approaches Miss Penny Green, our protagonist, who is a journalist although not a news reporter on the daily paper following an article she wrote as she "believed that the wrong man had been hung" and as Blakely concurs, "time revealed that the wrong man was, indeed, hung." Therefore we are shown Penny to be a woman who is not afraid to speak her mind and is a driven and dedicated professional journalist in a time when it was not easy for women to be taken seriously or respected as equals.

However, Blakely continues.

"'Miss Green, it is most urgent that I speak with you. It is regarding the actress, Lizzie Dixie. She has been murdered.'
I came to an instant standstill. ......
'Lizzie Dixie? But that's impossible. She drowned. Years ago.'"

Ooohhhh, yes. Now you're interested aren't you?!

Miss Penny Green is a great character. Serious, sharp and perceptive. Single, intelligent and perhaps a little ahead of her time, but ultimately believable and likeable. I related to her immediately. Introducing her against her back story of having just lost her regular salary from the newspaper, because of her values and search for justice, means the reader is rooting for her from the start. She doesn't need, want or ask for our sympathy and is very independent but I respected her and wanted to know more about her. Her relationship with her sister which is revealed as the novel develops, shows us a softer side to Penny and how even though sometimes her job - or life choices - have separated her away from her friends, family and peer group, some of them secretly envy her confidence and drive.

"..[Eliza] often laughed at me for being a working woman and shunning family life, she had always taken a keen interest in what I did and I sensed that she sometimes dreamed of having a job like mine."

However, most of the time Organ gently reminds us of the social and historical context of the novel and that actually Penny is subjected to barbed remarks about age, family, marriage and respectability frequently. I loved the sly look at her "ink-stained fingers" which conveyed such "disapproval that I had a job" when Penny was at dinner. I also liked Penny's need for extra sherry when visiting a family with 13 (that's 13 folks!!!!) children who she attempted to endure! Organ juggles a great balance between making Penny independent and single without making her hard and cold. It's refreshing to read about a female protagonist who is content with their life, ambitious without being cut throat and single by choice rather than a traumatic back story of a broken heart or abuse!

Not that there isn't a love interest - but it is a slow burning relationship born out of mutual respect;   not in the slightest bit twee, sentimental or reflecting any weakness or digression in Penny's character.   It's well executed and welcomed by the reader!

As well as the relationship between Blakely and Penny there is also another male character with whom Penny has much involvement; journalist Edgar Fish. Fish is a competitor of Penny's and always quick to throw both physical and emotional obstacles in her way.

"'There are plentiful ladies' journals in need of writers, so I am sure it will be easy for you to find work. The grand ladies of Britain always require advice on which colour hat to wear and how to discipline their maids.'"

There's a great contrast between the developing closeness and understanding between Blakely and Penny and the tension between Fish and Penny.

What's also interesting about this murder investigation is Penny's previous relationship with Lizzie which allows us some insight into Lizzie's character and the potential to reveal hints, clues and information which enhance the tension and suspense surrounding the case. Lizzie is also a strong female character who again has struggled with the conventions of society versus her ambitions. She is also a good contrast to Penny's character.

"I have done things I am not proud of to get where I am today....."

"I would not have been able to refuse [Charles Burrell] he would never have let me. But that was just the start....... I liked to be desired. Being an actress made me desirable; I could dress up and look beautiful. So that's what I did, and I made lots of money from it."

And, as possibly with many actresses but definitely with most people, there is a hidden life, a buried secret or choices and decisions made which reveal another side to a character and make the circumstances more complicated. Maybe indeed there was much more to Lizzie's apparently glamorous and successful life than anyone really knew?

"One day people will realise who I really am. They will hate me."

I won't dwell any more on the plot for fear of spoilers but what worked well for me in this story was the use of gentle humour in places, usually relating to historical context. I particularly enjoyed some of the comments when the journalists were introduced to the typewriter:

"Just one letter at a time? This is rather laborious."
"But the letters aren't even in alphabetical order."
"Our hands are perfectly suited for writing. Why use a machine?"

And also meeting Mrs Henrietta Henderson of the Rational Dress Society as they discuss the merits and dangers of "divided skirts" to create more practical "baggy trousers"!

All in all, Organ is showing herself to be a very versatile writer who has a skill for creating engaging and interesting, three dimensional characters. I am really hopeful that Limelight will appeal to a new audience again and introduce even more people to her novels. It is a very rewarding and well written novel and I am already counting down the days until her next book!!

This is the perfect read for fans of Victorian history, stories with strong female protagonists and for people looking for a good murder mystery story.

Limelight will be published on 2nd March 2017.

Emily Organ



I write historical mysteries and thrillers with strong female characters. THE RUNAWAY GIRL SERIES is a trilogy of thrillers set in 14th century London. The sights, smells and dangers of medieval life are combined with contemporary themes into a page-turning read.

2017 sees the publication of a series of Victorian mysteries featuring the Fleet Street reporter Penny Green. LIMELIGHT is the first book and set in late 19th century London. Penny Green must help Scotland Yard solve the mystery of an actress who appears to have died twice. It's a whodunnit which will keep you guessing until the very end.

I live in the south of England.
@emilysorgan
emilyorgan.co.uk
emilyorgan.co.uk/newsletter

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Sealskin by Su Bristow

What happens when magic collides with reality?

An amazing story, that's what.

Every single aspect of this book is beautiful. Every single adjective I could choose to describe it has already been taken by the authors, booksellers and bloggers who have fallen in love with this unique and stunning novel.

Is it just enough to say read it? Read it. You'll love it.

This is a story based on a legend and Bristow continues this with her dream like prose, blurring the realms between reality and mythology. Set on the isolated West Coast of Scotland this book tells the tale of Donald, a fisherman, who makes a decision one night that changes the course of his life, his family and the small community of which he is part.

This is a story about repercussions, judgements, violence, transformation, atonement and resilience. This is a story about love, forgiveness, understanding and belonging. This is a story that is rich with imagery, description and simply gorgeous writing. This is a story that will linger with you as long as the legend of the selkies has lingered over the Scottish Isles.

"Moonlight silvered everything, casting doubt and shadow. So he scrubbed at his eyes and looked again, but they were still rolling, rising up, standing and stepping out of their heavy skins, helping each other to get free. Six, seven maybe nine young women, lithe and graceful, holding hands, beginning to sway and dance as though the moon had pulled them up and out of the sea, almost airborne, drunk with the joy of it."

Donald's sense of wonder and fascination catch him in a spell which is then broken by that instinct to own, to have, to hold something so beautiful and so special. He is overwhelmed and commits an act of brutality and violence for which he will pay dearly as the consequences of his actions begin to write their own legend.

Although the location is fixed, the exact time and setting of Sealskin remains unclear which enhances the fairytale like atmosphere of the story. I think this is effective and it was not difficult to let myself get caught up in this world where myths and reality converge. It's irrelevant when it is set as actually, even though this seems like a fantastical story, it is still relevant and resonant with readers today. There are plenty of universal themes and questions within these pages and plenty or ideas to consider about human nature.

I liked the character of Donald's mother and how her dialogue reminded me of fairy tales. Her kind of prophetic claims that "there will be a child" and "you've made your bed now you must lie in it" created a great sense of tension and foreboding. The dynamics between her and Donald are fascinating and nuanced. The relationship between the family as they try to nurture Mairhi is engaging and enchanting. Bristow is a writer with immense creativity and with a bewitching imagination.

Honestly I am reluctant to start quoting from this book as I just will not stop. And every phrase I find is usurped by something even more captivating. It's impossible to pick out just one or two phrases which made the book for me as I was constantly dwelling on sentences which struck me with their exquisiteness.

I loved the description of skin and how it was a repeated motif used to illustrate many different concepts from the obvious to the more subtle. I loved how it transcended between the physical, metaphorical and psychological ideas explored in the book. I am intrigued to know more about Su Bristow herself and what has influenced her writing journey to lead her to produce such mesmerising prose.

Nature is a huge part of this book with numerous references to birds and animals. The natural habitat is as much a character as Donald and Mairhi and as significant in the storytelling. This is a story where you live, breath and dream the landscape. It also explores ideas about tradition, secrets, and storytelling. Communities, families, marriages and friendships all play out with the same complications and dramas century after century.

Sealskin left me feeling enriched and in awe. But writing my review has left me feeling dissatisfied and frustrated as it feels impossible to do the book justice.

If you love being transported to another world, if you love reading about stories buried in mythology, if you love stories about the human condition, the decisions made by people, loss, love and atonement, then you will love this book. If you relish well written prose then this has to be one of the best examples.

Read it. You'll love it.

Sealskin is published by Orenda Books. The ebook was published in December 2016 and the paperback will be available from 6th March 2017.

Su Bristow



Su Bristow is a consultant medical herbalist by day. She's the author of two books on herbal medicine and two on relationship skills. Sealskin is her first novel and won the Exeter Novel Prize. Her writing has been described as "magical realism; Angela Carter meets Eowyn Ivey."
You can follow Su on Twitter at @SuBristow 

Or Orenda books at @OrendaBooks or via their website orendabooks.co.uk

For more recommendations and reviews, you can follow me @katherinesunde3 (bibliomaniacuk)

#BibliomaniacsBookClub March: #ABoyMadeofBlocks (Paperlight)

March's Bibliomania is for 

Keith Stuart's 

A BOY MADE OF BLOCKS

Published by Little, Brown January 2017 

What is it all about?

In the tradition of Nick Hornby and David Nicholls comes a warm and tender novel in which a father and his autistic son connect over the game of Minecraft.

Alex loves his family, and yet he struggles to connect with his eight-year-old autistic son, Sam. The strain has pushed his marriage to the breaking point. So Alex moves in with his merrily irresponsible best friend on the world’s most uncomfortable blow-up bed.

As Alex navigates single life, long-buried family secrets, and part-time fatherhood, his son begins playing Minecraft. Sam’s imagination blossoms and the game opens up a whole new world for father and son to share. Together, they discover that sometimes life must fall apart before you can build a better one.

Inspired by the author’s own relationship with his autistic son, A Boy Made of Blocks is a tear-jerking, funny, and, most, of all true-to-life novel about the power of difference and one very special little boy.(Goodreads)

To read my full review please click here:
Bibliomaniac's Review for A Boy Made of Blocks

WHSmith Richard & Judy Book Club have selected A Boy Made of Blocks for their 2017 Spring read, click below to see their reviews of the novel:

Richard & Judy Book Club Reviews for A Boy Made of Blocks

A BOY MADE OF BLOCKS Questions:

How authentic did you find the relationship between Alex and Sam?

How convincing did you find Stuart's portrayal of Alex and Jody's relationship? What emotional reaction do you think Stuart wants us to have towards Jody and towards their marriage?

Keith Stuart has a son who is autistic. Do you think this has helped or hindered Stuart's writing? Did it change the way you read the book knowing that Stuart has a son the same age as Sam with autism?

What observations or messages might Stuart be exploring about parenting in this novel?

How different might this novel have been if it had been narrated from Jody's point of view? 

Alex talks about the 'labels' that we give medical conditions and the quest for a diagnosis. How far do you think labels and an 'official' diagnosis help families like Alex, Jody and Sam?

What is your attitude towards computer games? Do they have a role in helping children develop empathy, understanding, skills and creativity or are they something to be viewed with caution and with monitored and restricted access?

A Boy Made of Blocks contains a lot of humour. How did you find the voice of Alex and the use of humour in the novel?

Has the book helped develop your understanding of autism or for parents and children who live with a similar condition? Is it just a book about autism or are other universal themes explored as well?

Would A Boy Made of Blocks make a good film? If it was to be made into a film, who would you cast as the lead characters? Why? What problems - if any- might the screenwriters and producers have to consider when adapting to film?

Where to hold your book group for A Boy Made of Blocks?

• someone's lounge - with an x-box and a tv big enough for everyone to get a good view of Minecraft 
• a selection of air beds to sit on

What could you serve?

• Beer and fizzy drinks 
• Sweets and Crisps 
• Cubed fruit - preferably apple in 1cm squared chunks 

What props could you use to start a conversation about A Boy Made of Blocks?

• mine craft game rules / comics / handbooks / toys
• a video from StampyCat via You Tube as he takes you on a tour of his 'world'
• squared paper and pens - draw your own mine craft village
• fruit, a ruler, a knife and a plate 
• an information leaflet about autism

Quotes to start a conversation with:

• Labels don't "help you sleep, stop you from getting angry and frustrated".
• "Jody had to restrain me from picking Sam up, handing him over to the concerned woman on the deckchair next to us and saying. 'Here, honestly, you take him.'"
• "Video games get a bad rap; we often think of them as things we need to control and limit- by they can also be a permissive space where people learn and share and create, without judgement or confinement."
• "Life puts up so many barriers to people who are different. Any tool that helps us to appreciate those people - whoever they are, however they differ from us- is a precious thing. This is what I learned and what this book is about."

If you liked this book and want to read similar novels try:

KEITH STUART

In 2012 one of KEITH STUART's two sons was diagnosed on the autism spectrum. The ramifications felt huge. But then Keith and both boys started playing videogames together - especially Minecraft. Keith had always played games and, since 1995, has been writing about them, first for specialist magazines like Edge and PC Gamer then, for the last ten years, as games editor for the Guardian. The powerful creative sharing as a family and the blossoming of communication that followed informed his debut novel.

You can follow Keith Stuart on Twitter @keefstuart 

You can follow me on Twitter @katherinesunde3 (bibliomaniacuk) 

To find out more about Bibliomaniac's Book Club click here:

Bibliomaniac's Book Club Reads 2017

To read about Bibliomaniac's March PaperWeight read click here: 
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