Another quick contribution to #ShortStorySeptember. I was delighted when Comma Press sent me a surprise copy of The BBC National Short Story Award 2025, which prints the five stories shortlisted for this year’s prize. Now in its 20th year, the award has recognised established authors and newcomers alike – the roster of winners includes Lucy […]| Bookish Beck
About the Book: Winter 1962. As Britain becomes engulfed in one the coldest and longest winters on record, the lives of two newly married couples are changed in surprising and irrevocable ways. LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2025 Winner of the Walter Scott Prize for Historical FictionWinner of the Winston Graham Historical Prize 2025 December … Continue reading Book Review: The Land in Winter by Andrew Miller| Theresa Smith Writes
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My fifth selection from the Booker List. I have read Andrew Miller before, both ‘Pure’ and ‘Oxygen’ which was shortlisted for the Booker some years ago. I remember that I loved ‘Oxygen’ and because I loved it so much I read ‘Pure’ which was a little more off kilter (which can be expected if the […]| Yarra Book Club
Book reviews, snippets of book news, and alerts about books outside the glare of the publicity spotlight.| A life in books
Book reviews, snippets of book news, and alerts about books outside the glare of the publicity spotlight.| A life in books