The power of first love
Absolutely & Forever by Rose Tremain Athough it was only published in paperback this year, Absolutely and Forever (Vintage, 2024) by Rose Tremain feels very […]
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Books
Book reviews by local author Liz Treacher.
Sing Sing
Release date (UK): 2024â©â©| Country: USA â©| â©Running time: 107 minâ©| â©Genres: Dramaâ©Director: Greg Kwedar â©| âšStarring: Colman Domingo, Clarence Maclin, Sean San Joseâ©| âšBBFC
A Blast of Highland Life
BlĂ s, Across the Machair by C C Hutton C C Hutton / Ceitidh Hutton is an award-winning writer of Gaelic childrenâs picture books and writer
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When the fire was the âšfocus of the kitchen
Ardgay Girl, by Lily Byron I f you have read and enjoyed Cider with Rosie by Laurie Lee, you will love Ardgay Girl (Byron, 2023)
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Remembering âšJanet Horne
The Last Witch of Scotland, by Philip Paris I love to read novels about the area penned by other local writers. So it was with
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Everyday magic
Enchantment, by Katherine May Our sense of enchantment is not sparked by grand things,â says Katherine May. Itâs âall around us all the time.â
Nocturnal Adventuresâ©
Nightwalking, by John Lewis-Stempel It feels a bit strange reviewing a book about nightwalking when the days are getting longer and the nights are getting
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Small book, big story
Small Things Like These, by Claire Keegan If you enjoy books that plunge you into a different time and place, then look no further than
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Treat yourself to some Tartan Noir!
Shadow Man, by Margaret Kirk I always enjoy reading books by local authors and if the book is set locally, then itâs even better! Shadow
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Living off the Grid
Wildwood, by Elinor Florence Do you ever long for a simpler life? Could you live off the grid? Canadian author, Elinor Florence, explores this in
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