For me, the best thing about this book, besides it’s unflinching honesty, is the fact that it is about real people, real women.
Book review: Three Women by Lisa Taddeo
Book review: Half a World Away by Mike Gayle
This is the second Mike Gayle book I’ve read and I’ll now be adding his whole back catalogue to my ‘must read’ list.
Book review: The Forgetting Time by Sharon Guskin
As with most Richard & Judy Book Club picks, I absolutely loved this and wish I'd read it sooner!
Book review: My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing
My Lovely Wife is a brilliant blend of thriller and family drama with a touch of dark humour.
Guest post: Anne Allen, author of The Inheritance
This week, I'm delighted to bring you a guest post from author Anne Allen to celebrate Anne's novel The Inheritance reaching its one year anniversary. Anne tells us what the Guernsey Novel series means to her and answers the question: 'do you get attached to your characters?'
Book review: Happy Mum Happy Baby by Giovanna Fletcher
I’m so grateful to Giovanna Fletcher for writing this book. The early weeks at home with a newborn are hard and emotional and having this book to hand made the world of difference to me.
Book review: The Rearranged Life of Oona Lockhart by Margarita Montimore
Truly original. Make sure you have a clear schedule before picking this one up as you won’t want to put it down!
Book review: More Than a Mum by Charlene Allcott
If you enjoyed Charlene Allcott's The Single Mum's Wish List, you won't be disappointed by this latest witty but reflective read.
Author interview: Adam Hamdy, Black 13
The Overdue Book Review asked Adam Hamdy, author of The Pendulum Series about his new book Black 13, which came out last month (January 2020). Adam has also been working with James Patterson on an exciting co-writing project for later this year!
Author interview: Bonnie McCune, Never Retreat
Author Bonnie McCune is releasing her newest women’s novel, Never Retreat, through Totally Bound Publishing this month. Her fifth major work of fiction Never Retreat is set primarily in the wild Colorado mountains and pits a feisty single mom with an ex-military corporate star at a business retreat. A huge prize tempts them, but only one can win. Ahead... Continue Reading →
Author interview: Karen Raney, All the Water in the World
Karen Raney's hotly-anticipated debut novel All the Water in the World arrived in bookshops just one week ago. Perfect for fans of Celeste Ng, John Boyne and Jodi Picoult, there is already a big-screen adaptation on the horizon with rights optioned by Monumental Pictures and Lionsgate! The Overdue Book Review was invited to ask author Karen Raney some questions about this debut release and her writing journey so far.
Podcast: Ever wondered what a book blogger does?
Towards the end of 2019, I was invited to speak with Literature student Emma Ronan about what it means to be a book blogger for The Slumbering Sloths Book Nook, a podcast dedicated to all things books, publishing and more. The full episode is now live!
