11th November 1918. Charles William Scott, a Private in the 1st Kent Cyclist Battalion (British Army Cyclist Corps), died in…
This is the most perfect book-to-screen adaptation I’ve seen. The screenwriter was the book’s author, Patrick Ness, which would explain…
The theme of this compelling novel is the now-historical institution of the ‘mother and baby home’. The successor to workhouses,…
I enjoyed this quirky bittersweet novel. It’s narrated by Emma Maria Rossini, a Scottish-Italian girl. She’s an interesting character and…
This is a well-crafted and atmospheric mystery novel. I was impressed with the plot and the characterisation. The setting is…
This famous 1957 novel by British science fiction author John Wyndham is set in a cosy village called Midwich. After…
The dark is pressing at the windows. I draw the curtains and dim the lights to deter trick-or-treaters. I’ve just…
Hello there, friends. Here are just a few of the excellent blog posts I’ve read this month: Retro film review:…
‘The most terrifying novel ever written’ did not scare me but I found it a very disturbing and gripping read.…
Do you want to read a scary story? Then I don’t recommend this one. Published as part of a series…