Tag: Chris Whitaker

“This story saved my life” – Chris Whitaker wins Theakston Old Peculiar Crime Novel of the Year with ‘We Begin at the End’ | #TheakstonAward | @HarrogateFest @midaspr

Brian McGilloway recognised with Highly Commended award. Ian Rankin and Mark Billingham rewarded for their outstanding contribution to crime fiction. Chris Whitaker said: ‘I began writing this book as a form of therapy after being mugged and stabbed. Without doubt this story saved my life, so to win this award feels like the most wonderful, dreamlike…

This Week In Books (June 2)

Hosted by Lipsy Lost and Found, my Wednesday post gives you a taste of what I’m reading this week. A similar meme is run by Taking on a World of Words. Thirty years ago, Vincent King became a killer. Now, he’s been released from prison and is back in his hometown of Cape Haven, California. Not everyone…

May Wrap-Up

And another month bites the dust. What a year this is turning out to be. I can’t wrap my head around what’s happening in the world right now and I’m not just talking about this crazy virus. Lockdown measures have been eased here but I’m still staying safely in my own little bubble. (Two hours…

This Week In Books (May 27)

Hosted by Lipsy Lost and Found, my Wednesday post gives you a taste of what I’m reading this week. A similar meme is run by Taking on a World of Words. Immi thought she had found the perfect new home in central London: a shared warehouse with luxury accommodation, a rooftop terrace and daily yoga, all with…

Weekly Wrap-Up (July 21)

Slightly odd week. I was feeling rather overwhelmed with things again, having quite a few books to get through for the upcoming week. So naturally, the logical approach seemed to be …. the ostrich one. 🤔. Instead of reading, I spent hours on YouTube watching old tennis matches. As you do. This means I of…

20 Books of Summer

  I don’t often join challenges but this one caught my eye last year on Cleopatra Loves Books and I really like the thought of being able to catch up on my overflowing TBR in this way. 20 Books of Summer is a yearly challenge by Cathy at Cathy746 with an aim to read twenty books over the…