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.

Some of my favourite distractions in May - Shinrin Yoku, civil war in the states, inside number 9, female pirate books, and a thrilling new series - my favourite park benches.

Trees and walking, Shoguns and poor things, Dublin, Belfast and ripples.

War, friendship, Minnesota, French alp mysteries - all in a monthly round up.

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?

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?

Snowdrops, not so festive movies, past lives and retreats.