Women’s Literature Festival-Womens Writing Today-Helen Dunmore

In the build up to the Women's Literature Festival in Bristol on the 16-17 March, BookElf will be reviewing the word of the writers on the Womens Writing Today panel. The event will look at the issues facing women writers today, and their inspirations for their work. Helen Dunmore Photo by Caroline Forbes I first … Continue reading Women’s Literature Festival-Womens Writing Today-Helen Dunmore

Women’s Literature Festival-Women’s Writing Today-Bidisha

In the build up to the Women's Literature Festival in Bristol on the 16-17 March, BookElf will be reviewing the word of the writers on the Womens Writing Today panal. The event will look at the issues facing women writers today, and their inspirations for their work. Bidisha Bidisha is a writer and critic whose … Continue reading Women’s Literature Festival-Women’s Writing Today-Bidisha

Christmas Gift for YOU from Chris Nickson

MERRY CHRISTMAS ONE AND ALL!   Tis the season to be jolly and once again the amazing Chris Nickson has provided us with a very special surprise - an exclusive short story!!! As regular readers will know, Chris is the author of the intriguing Richard Nottingham series. In this story, he moves away from crime … Continue reading Christmas Gift for YOU from Chris Nickson

Chris Nickson’s Second Interview Podcast

Chris Nickson's 2nd Interview Podcast   Chris joined us recently to cordially invite us to his upcoming book launch (see details below!) We chatted about his Richard Nottingham series; upcoming projects, storytelling; book launches and our enduring love for the ever changing landscape of Leeds! [mobile https://podcastmachine.com/podcasts/8365/episodes/73196/media_files/172501/download/3/file_128kb.mp3] 02 - Chris Nickson - Interview about Come the Fear book … Continue reading Chris Nickson’s Second Interview Podcast

Chris Nickson – Come the Fear Book Launch

COME THE FEAR    ARRIVES AT ARTS@TRINITY   LAUNCH OF FOURTH BOOK IN LEEDS SERIES   Arts@Trinity - a centre for the arts at Holy Trinity Church - and author Chris Nickson are proud to announce the launch of Chris’ new book - Come the Fear - on Friday, September 14, at 7.30 pm. The launch is open to … Continue reading Chris Nickson – Come the Fear Book Launch

The Lightbulb Moment-the Launch

I've plugged it, and reviewed it, and now I'm going to celebrate it! The Lightbulb Moment, edited by Sian Norris, is a collection of writing from people identifying as feminists, about the reasons behind them becoming so. Some are sad, some are funny, but all of them make you think. Sian is launching the book … Continue reading The Lightbulb Moment-the Launch

Richard Nottingham Book 3 – The Constant Lovers

Leeds - 1732.    Richard Nottingham remains the Chief Constable of Leeds - one of the few constants with regards to the city guardians. He and his right hand man and deputy - John Sedgwick - remain dedicated to keeping the city a peaceful and prosperous place. Nottingham is as familiar with the resident cut-purses, … Continue reading Richard Nottingham Book 3 – The Constant Lovers

Chris-tmas Surprise!

*****EXCLUSIVE***** *****EXCLUSIVE***** *****EXCLUSIVE***** Our good friend Chris Nickson (music journalist, author and Leeds Book Club podcast buddy) has very kindly sent us this complete short story - an exclusive for our readers. The story features our favourite Leeds based Constable - Richard Nottingham - during a cold December morning. December As always, we would like to thank … Continue reading Chris-tmas Surprise!

Chris Nickson – Best Books 2011!!!

Chris Nickson has been named as one of the ten best mysteries of 2011!!! Cold Cruel Winter has been listed on Library Journal as one of it's must reads of the year. Well colour us not surprised at all! When we reviewed this book a few month ago (here) we highlighted the authentic and wonderful … Continue reading Chris Nickson – Best Books 2011!!!

Richard Nottingham Book 2 – Cold Cruel Winter

The second in the Richard Nottingham series; Cold Cruel Winter  follows the continuing caseload and life of the Chief Constable of Leeds. This book is set during the brutally cold winter of 1732. The ground has frozen solid, disease is rife, food is scarce and - as in The Broken Token - the distinctions between the … Continue reading Richard Nottingham Book 2 – Cold Cruel Winter