First book of the day was "Dangerous", the new paperback from Essie Fox which sees Lord Byron turn detective. - Michael

They also make pretty good armour when gaffer taped to your body.

Like the Superman S.

A Deadly Episode

Among the new books being ribboned for delivery today was have the new Anthony Horowitz “A Deadly Episode”.

It’s a bold move to make yourself a character in your own book - and then have a killer go after them/you! - Michael
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Books are the best weapon in the world. Arm yourself! - Doctor Who

Books - you want them, we’ve got them! - Michael

Not that I can see - the publisher looks like it's just the American publisher, so will have to keep an eye on whether they send any our way...!

Jane Harper

Last One Out

Jane Harper’s new novel “Last One Out” is out this week - and we’ve got signed copies with a lovely orange spredge while stocks last! - Michael
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All this in a voice loud enough to blow the froth off a Horlicks two tables away! - Michael

Today is ten years since we lost the wonderful Victoria Wood, one of the funniest writers we ever had (if not the funniest).

If you fancy a trip down memory lane for another laugh, you can order her biography or scripts with us! - Michael
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And Bert is reading "An Unlikely Visitor", the upcoming title from Joanna Cannon.

Out in June, this is the story of a widow whose daughter disappeared years before, who now thinks it's time to find out what really happened to her. - Michael

Sally is reading "Jamaica Inn", a classic tale of romance and smuggling. - Michael

I'm reading "Twelve Motives for Murder", a murder mystery which lays out all the clues in a series of interviews for you to spot who's lying and who's got secrets. - Michael

Time to look at the team's reading list again!

Pedro is on "A Man in Love" - he's enjoying it, but it's a hefty tome! - Michael

First book of the day was "Frog's Day Out" - let's join him at the sea! - Michael

Ten years today! Unthinkable! - Michael

I know I’ve got a degree. Why does that mean I have to spend my time with intellectuals? - Victoria Wood

Morning everyone. Looks like spring might finally have pushed through this week! - Michael

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First book of the day was the board book "The Gruffalo", perfect for tiny hands! Sally

First book of the day was the crowd pleasing board book "The Gruffalo" perfect for tiny hands! Sally

Don’t ask me for advice, you’ll end up cancelling plans, staying home with a good book and calling it a perfect day!

Excellent advice! And if you need a new book, I’m here until 4pm -Sally

Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry

Marazon, by Nevil Shute. Written in 1926 it's now 100 years old. It was his first published novel, written (he notes in the authors note in my 1965 reprint) when he was helping design the R100 airship. He says he rewrote it three times in its entirety over 18 months and sold 1200 copies at the time.

A book cover with ' Noble House ' with a picture of a boat with a red sail on the water with skyscrapers behind it

Getting through the series!

The Astral Library by Kate Quinn

I've started a re-read of A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K Le Guin today.

I just finished London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe last night and now I’ve got to decide what’s next.

Reading Flashlight by Susan Choi - loving it.

What's everyone reading this weekend?