Reviewed by Harriet It has always been my intention to practice the arts of pretence and counterfeit on the reader. So wrote Muriel Spark in an unpublished Author’s Note to...| Shiny New Books
Reviewed by Harriet Many people will be familiar with Colm Tóibín’s 2009 novel Brooklyn, or at least with the awarding-winning 2015 film adaptation. Set in 1950s Enniscorthy, County Wexford, it...| Shiny New Books
Reviewed by Harriet Here on Shiny we love Laura Lippman and have posted reviews of five of her novels. All but one were standalone psychological thrillers, but Hush Hush (2015) features...| Shiny New Books
Reviewed by Harriet Even with the mask on, I recognized her at once. She was standing on the porch of the house at the end of the drive, her weight on one foot, the other leg relaxed, her left ha| Shiny New Books
Reviewed by Harriet In my mind I am still running. Running towards the road. Running, running, running. The darkness is fresh around me, the air slicing across my face in wild, clean streaks.&nbs| Shiny New Books
Reviewed by Harriet, 7 Jan 2025 When I was young, I spent several summers in Stratford-upon-Avon. My parents were working at the theatre there, so I was fortunate to be allowed to sit quietly| Shiny New Books
Reviewed by Harriet William Boyd’s latest novel has been almost overwhelmingly greeted with admiration and praise. ‘A Spy Story to rival Restless’ is the Guardian’s headline, har| Shiny New Books
Interview by Harriet Harriet: Hi Kate - thanks for agreeing to do this. We know you’re working on a memoir of your Handheld days, so this will be a special sneak preview. And of course we’| Shiny New Books
Reviewed by Harriet Here at Shiny, I’m proud to say, we have now covered every aspect of Edith Nesbit’s wonderful fiction writing. Best known to most people as a writer for children - I w| Shiny New Books