Being a lover of literature means that we can be inspired to choose a bookish holiday. Do you have a favourite book/author/character inspired place you’d like to visit?

Receiving an Advanced Reader Copy is one of the benefits of being a book blogger. But how do you go about getting your hands on this precious bounty?

This recent round up includes rain, small prophets, Belfast cowboys and a Queen of the Liberties, and finishes with a nine jewelled prayer.

A look back at some of the books I read and enjoyed during the year of 2025.

Storm Amy, Mánchan Magan and Dylan Moran, Guinness leftovers, Japanese shoplifters and car drivers all feature in this months round up.

Death row drama to Folsom Prison therapy, red bricked victorian terraced homes, to country houses, ruined Abbeys, gothic piles and September songs - back again for a quick round up of the usual books, music, screen favourites and one last trip to round off the summer.

A summer round up featuring some books, gruff anti-heroes, a cillín, a beach boy and a school choir.

Celtic crosses, headstones, Say nothing and friendship in Naples. Been a while since I’ve had a round up so this one covers a couple of months.