New Writing North Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Ghost Wall
Sarah MossSarah Moss is returning to @CogitoBooks to talk about her latest book Ghost Wall, inspired by visits to Northumberland, on Thurs 18 Oct at 7.30pm at @BeaumontHexham. Tickets are £8, including a glass of wine on arrival & are available now from Cogito Books 01434602555.
Paperback, 2019
$17.00Member price:$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Apprentice Witch
James NicolOur final #ReadRegional author is the brilliant James Nicol. A Witch Come True, part of The Apprentice Witch series, follows 15-yr-old Arianwyn as she struggles to overcome a confidence knock & succeed as a witch 🧙♀️ Find out more about A Witch Come True: https://t.co/5mIfvAxjh7 https://t.co/qEjyZTCpbr
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Atalanta
Jennifer SaintGreek mythology lovers – @jennysaint, best-selling author of Ariadne and Elektra, is coming to Newcastle on 25 Apr! Come along to hear all about her brand new mythological retelling, Atalanta, get your books signed, and enjoy a welcome drink with us 🥂 🎟️ https://t.co/KrpVBUVlwY https://t.co/XT1eVjVh5T
Hardcover, 2023
$28.99Member price:$14.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Watermelon Boys
Ruqaya IzzidienMeet the winners… @RuqayaIzzidien is an Iraqi-Welsh writer. Her debut novel, The Watermelon Boys (2018) won a Betty Trask. She wins a #NorthernWritersAwards for her second novel, which is set in the near future. Congratulations, Ruqaya! https://t.co/EiGFGSHH9x https://t.co/FxWQWokTVS
Paperback, 2018
$19.95Member price:$9.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Rainbow Milk
Paul Mendez📣 The final episode of #WriteYourNovel with @YBattleFelton is here! Paul Mendez closes out the series with a discussion about point-of-view in his novel Rainbow Milk, including the process of choosing what perspectives to tell his story from. Listen now: https://soundcloud.com/write-your-novel/paul-mendez-point-of-view/ https://t.co/Mw8shitDc4
Paperback, 2022
$18.00Member price:$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Speak of the Devil
Rose WildingSeven women stand in shock in a seedy hotel room; a man’s severed head sits on the floor. Each woman has a good reason to have done it, yet each swears she did not... Come to the launch of @Rose_Wldng's Speak of the Devil TOMORROW night at @biscuit_factory https://t.co/P7kLLrMOCy https://t.co/Te6fEzIpFQ
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Brutes
Dizz TateJoin us for an evening at @thecommonroomgn with @FaberBooks' new novelists Eliza Clark and Dizz Tate. 📚 Enjoy great conversation, a book-signing, and receive an exclusive book-bag containing Dizz Tate's new hardback Brutes. Tickets are £20 (+ booking fee) https://t.co/IKgiWoKiGZ https://t.co/skyZJ0NA27
Hardcover, 2023
$27.00Member price:$13.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Sweet Sorrow
David Nicholls🎧 This week in the #WriteYourNovel podcast, David Nicholls joins @YBattleFelton to delve into the dialogue in his novel Sweet Sorrow. Listen as @DavidNWriter reveals his thought processes on what characters do/don't say & how to create authentic dialogue! https://soundcloud.com/write-your-novel/david-nicholls-dialogue https://t.co/N5Vv2B0bDS
Paperback, 2020
$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book