New Release

  • Needle and Bone – The New Release from Tonya Mitchell

    It’s publication day for Tonya Mitchell’s latest Gothic novel, Needle and Bone! Prepare to be swept into a dark, atmospheric world that grips you from the first page and doesn’t let go. Known for her wonderful prose and meticulous historical detail, Tonya once again transports us through time—with unforgettable characters, haunting suspense, and just the

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  • Ciao, Amore, Ciao, by Sandro Martini: The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour

    Today, I’m delighted to host Sandro Martini for the blog tour for Ciao, Amore, Ciao, book one in the Alex Lago Series. Sandro has kindly provided an excerpt for you to enjoy (see below). You can follow the full tour here: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2025/07/blog-tour-ciao-amore-ciao-by-sandro-martini.html

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  • Marguerite: Hell Hath No Fury! – The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour

    Today, I’m thrilled to host my good friend, Judith Arnopp, on the blog tour for her latest release, Marguerite: Hell Hath No Fury! If you love Tudor era fiction, this book is one to look out for. Judith has very kindly provided an excerpt for you to enjoy (see below). You can follow the full

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  • Fate: Tales of History, Mystery and Magic: The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour

    Today, I am delighted to host the spotlight tour for FATE: Tales of History, Mystery and Magic. The anthology features stories by some fabulous historical fiction authors, namely: Annie Whitehead, Jean Gill, Marian L Thorpe, Helen Hollick, Alison Morton, Elizabeth St.John, R. Marsden, Anna Belfrage, J. P Reedman, and Debbie Young. With an introduction by

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  • A Class Liberated: New Release from Susie Murphy

    Many congratulations to my fellow Irish historical fiction author, Susie, on her new release – A Class Liberated, book seven in her fabulous Irish historical saga series.

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  • Book Spotlight: Oscar’s Tale by Chris Bishop – The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour

    Today, I’m delighted to host Chris Bishop on the spotlight tour for Oscar’s Tale. You can follow the full tour here: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2025/02/blog-tour-oscars-tale-by-chris-bishop.html

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  • Publication Day! The Book of Lost Children by Jenny O’Brien.

    A very happy publication day to Jenny O’Brien for The Book of Lost Children. Many of you will know Jenny for her contemporary crime series, but this book is a new venture for Jenny – WW2 historical fiction. I was lucky enough to read an ARC copy, so I can heartily recommend this novel. As

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  • Two New Irish Crime Novels

    Irish crime fiction is thriving, and this week sees the release of two new offerings: Zoë Miller’s The Girls’ Trip and Lucy O’Callaghan’s Obsession. Both books are now on my TBR pile.

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  • Publication Day Interview with Elizabeth St.John

    Today in the library, we have a very special guest, fellow historical fiction author, Elizabeth St.John. Today is publication day for her latest book, The King’s Intelligencer. Happy Publication Day, Liz! A little bit about Liz: Elizabeth St.John’s critically acclaimed historical fiction novels tell the stories of her ancestors: extraordinary women whose intriguing kinship with

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  • Lucy Lawrence and the Blue Velvet Sapphires of Kashmir

    No Stone Unturned, is the first in my Victorian mystery series featuring Lucy Lawrence. As I began my research, I stumbled across the story of the famous Kashmiri sapphires. I could not believe my luck. It is a fascinating story and got me thinking: what would a scurrilous Victorian rascal do if he got his

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