B Reviews / Book Reviewsclass-difference / England / Historical / Ireland / mystery / Regency / revenge3 Comments
Now you see her… Still haunted by memories of his last case, in which an innocent woman was accidentally killed, Bow Street Runner John Pickett welcomes the challenge of a new assignment in the West Country. Unfortunately, this time he’ll have to leave his beloved wife, Julia, behind, as he’ll ... more >
Publishing NewsIreland / makeup / news / older couple4 Comments
Husband takes makeup lessons – This story has been out for a while but it’s so touching that I had to mention it once I finally saw it. A husband’s simple gesture of love for his wife is inspiring people around the world. Mona Manahan, 82, has trouble doing her ... more >
Publishing Newsbook clubs / book tax / Canada / celebrity endorsements / Game of Thrones / Ireland5 Comments
Publishers, writers rally against N.L. book tax – Newfoundland and Labrador (N.L.) has become the first and only Canadian province to institute a book tax – 10 percent a book, as compared to the 5 percent GST. Insisting that “books are not luxury items,” writers and publishers are also pointing out ... more >
Publishing Newsbook banning / book-covers / censorship / Ireland / librarian / literature / maps / obituary / playwright / psychology3 Comments
Brian Friel, Playwright Called the Irish Chekhov, Dies at 86 – The writer behind such classics as Dancing at Lughnasa, Faith Healer, and The Loves of Cass McGuire died last week at his home in Ireland. Before becoming a playwright, Friel contemplated becoming a priest, taught math, and wrote short stories ... more >
B ReviewsContemporary / from enemies to lovers / Ireland / shipwreck / treasure2 Comments
When underwater photographer Katy Ryan embarks on a secret mission to salvage priceless jewels from a First World War shipwreck, she’s pissed as hell to be be pitted against Dex Fitzgerald, her super sexy treasure hunter ex. She’d left him in the past. He’s about to blow up her future. ... more >
Publishing NewsBEA / cultural exchange / Fantasy / horror / Ireland / marriage equality / obituary / Tanith Lee / writers festivals / YA8 Comments
Tanith Lee Was An Indispensible Fantasy Author – As you may already have heard, Tanith Lee died on Sunday; she was only 67, and was still writing, despite the fact that she could not get any of her recent work published (see her own explanation below). There are several posts ... more >
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