@Williams13Anne

After thirteen years of sharing my book reviews on my website Being Anne, now reading only for pleasure - and enjoying life after retirement

 Wetherby, West Yorkshire
Joined January 2013
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Sharing the September reads I've enjoyed - the reviews (on Amazon and Goodreads) might take just a little longer...
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Book Review for The Best B&B in Breton Hill - A Small-Town Women's Fiction Novel (Breton Hill Series Book 2) by Marilynn Wrigley @stager979 #BookReview #BretonHill #TheBestB&BInBretonHill bookescapes.home.blog/2026/1… via @BookEscapesBlog

Book Review for The Best B&B in Breton Hill – A Small-Town Women’s Fiction Novel (Breton Hill...

Regular visitors to my blog may be aware that I set myself a challenge for 2026 to read more new and indie authors. I’ve discovered some real gems so far, and Marilynn Wrigley ranks high among them…

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WWW Wednesday 21st October 2026: what am I reading? | #WWWWednesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #BookSky 💙📚 portobellobookblog.com/2026/… via @portybelle

WWW Wednesday 21st October 2026: what am I reading? | #WWWWednesday #amreading #bookrecommendations...

What am I currently reading? I started reading Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth on Monday and I’m loving that! A busy weekend and a daytrip on Monday meant I haven’t been able to listen as m…

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The Italian Legacy trilogy! #SecretsOfTheItalianGuesthouse is out. You can discover Jade's story here: geni.us/ItalianGuesthouse #SecretsOfAWinterEscape is coming SOON! November 5th. Preorder it now: geni.us/SecretsOfAWinterEsca… And #SecretsOfASecondChanceSummer? I'm awaiting edits.
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Dead In Three Two One by Peter James jenmedsbookreviews.com/2026/… via @JenMedBkReviews

Dead In Three Two One by Peter James

Today I am sharing my thoughts on the brand new book in Peter James long running Roy Grace series, Dead In Three Two One which is out today. Happy publication day, Mr James! I came very late to the…

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Blog Tour for The Twenty Dates (The Empty Nesters Book 2) by Ko Porteous @KoPorteousAuthor @rarareources #BlogTour #BookReview #TheTwentyDates bookescapes.home.blog/2026/1… via @BookEscapesBlog

Blog Tour for The Twenty Dates (The Empty Nesters Book 2) by Ko Porteous @KoPorteousAuthor @rarar...

I thoroughly enjoyed this author’s debut novel, The Freshman Parents (link to my review), so I was delighted to be invited to join the tour for this second instalment. My thanks to Rachel Gilbey of…

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Book Review for Christmas at Corbridge Castle: A Linked-to-Lindisfarne Story by Kimberley Adams @kim_adamsWriter #IndieAuthor #PublicationDay #BookReview #ChristmasAtCorbridgeCastle bookescapes.home.blog/2026/1… via @BookEscapesBlog

Book Review for Christmas at Corbridge Castle: A Linked-to-Lindisfarne Story by Kimberley Adams...

Kimberley Adams is a force of nature. An indie author who writes with Northumbrian wit and a heart of pure gold. I’ve been involved with each of her publications and have thoroughly enjoyed them al…

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Publication Day Arc Review for Always a Silver Lining (Escape to the Lakes #6) by Jessica Redland @JessicaRedland @BoldwoodBooks #RespectRomFic #BookReview #BookBlogger #PublicationDay #AlwaysASilverLining bookescapes.home.blog/2026/1… via @BookEscapesBlog

Publication Day Arc Review for Always a Silver Lining (Escape to the Lakes #6) by Jessica Redland...

As you may already know, Jessica Redland is one of my favourite authors. We share a love for the Lake District, so her Escape to the Lakes series holds a very special place in my heart. Naturally, …

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Can't believe it's only three weeks until publication of #SecretsOfAWinterEscape! Thanks to @karen_king for this lovely quote from her Goodreads review: 'Sue has excelled herself in this gorgeous gem of a read.' Preorder now: geni.us/SecretsOfAWinterEsca…
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The Deadly Inheritance of Everest Macdonald - A J West | Book Review | @OrendaBooks #EverestMacdonald #HistoricalFiction myreadingcorner.co.uk/2026/1… via @karendennise

The Deadly Inheritance of Everest Macdonald - A J West | Book Review | @OrendaBooks #EverestMacdo...

Set in wartime London and based on a true story, Everest Macdonald investigates the murder of her uncle, the actor William Terriss. A riveting, dark historical mystery from Sunday Times bestselling...

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ARC Review for A New Dawn at Brightwater Falls by Kim Nash @KimTheBookworm @BoldwoodBooks #BookReview #PublicationDay #ARCReview #NewSeries #RespectRomFic #ANewDawnAtBrightwaterFalls bookescapes.home.blog/2026/1… via @BookEscapesBlog

ARC Review for A New Dawn at Brightwater Falls by Kim Nash @KimTheBookworm @BoldwoodBooks #BookRe...

I am a huge fan of Kim Nash and her writing. From her work in publishing to her own writing, Kim is a book lover of the highest order. At the start of this year, she opened her very own bookshop in…

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As snow falls, Erin finds herself staying in the room next door to Caleb, an injured footballer who's eager to avoid the prying eyes of the press. With emotional baggage bigger than his suitcases, he's a complication that her bruised heart doesn't need. geni.us/SecretsOfAWinterEsca…
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Counting Down to You by Emily Stone lindasbookbag.com/2026/10/13… via @Lindahill50Hill

Counting Down to You by Emily Stone

I absolutely adore Emily Stone’s writing (and not just because I’ve been a character in one of her books; One Last Gift) so receiving a surprise copy of Counting Down to You was such a treat. My hu…

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The Second Chance by Charlotte Butterfield | #bookreview portobellobookblog.com/2026/… via @portybelle

The Second Chance by Charlotte Butterfield | #bookreview

I borrowed The Second Chance by Charlotte Butterfield from the library after reading a great review recently from Nicki at Secret Library Book Blog. You can read her review here: The Second Chance.…

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#ThreeTwoOne quickfire questions with Karen Storey #author of The Approval of Sheep portobellobookblog.com/2026/… via @portybelle

#ThreeTwoOne quickfire questions with Karen Storey #author of The Approval of Sheep

I’m delighted to be joined by Karen Storey today, author of The Approval of Sheep. The Approval of Sheep is Karen’s debut novel and was published in October last year. It is available n…

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An introduction to Reading Scotland Month 2026 #ReadingScotland26 portobellobookblog.com/2026/… via @portybelle

An introduction to Reading Scotland Month 2026 #ReadingScotland26

I am very excited to be introducing you to Reading Scotland Month 2026 hosted by yours truly! When I mentioned this idea earlier this year, it seemed like quite a few people would be interested in …

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Book Birthday Blitz for The Approval of Sheep by Karen Storey @storeytellerK @rararesources #BlogBlitz #Giveaway #BookReview #Anniversary #TheApprovalOfSheep bookescapes.home.blog/2026/1… via @BookEscapesBlog

Book Birthday Blitz for The Approval of Sheep by Karen Storey @storeytellerK @rararesources...

One thing I am guilty of is missing huge trends and then digging my heels in. I saw The Approval of Sheep’s initial release buzz, and instead of diving in, I accepted my burgeoning TBR and continue…

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The perfect complement to #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing, especially now that the Argentine tango has started to feature.
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Today on the blog I am delighted to share my #BookReview of #TheValleyOfRavens by @Barbaraerskine @HarperCollinsUK #DualTime #HistoricalFiction #TimeSlip jaffareadstoo.blogspot.com/2…
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Christmas should be the most wonderful time of year. But for Erin, who's just lost the job that she loves, it's anything but. Down on her luck, the only gift she wants is escape... #Preorder #SecretsOfAWinterEscape here: geni.us/SecretsOfAWinterEsca… #Paperback #ebook #audio
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First Line Friday 9th October 2026: A Far-Flung Life by ML Stedman  | #FirstLineFriday #BookSky 💙📚 portobellobookblog.com/2026/… via @portybelle

First Line Friday 9th October 2026: A Far-Flung Life by EL Stedman  | #FirstLineFriday #BookSky 💙📚

This week I am sharing the first line of the book I have chosen for my book group to read. It’s A Far-Flung Life by EL Stedman. We are meeting next week so for once, I’m not rushing to …

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