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I’m in Shiny New Books!

Woo hoo! I am so excited because those nice people at Shiny New Books have used one of my reviews in their summer edition. They’ve featured a shortened version of the piece I wrote about The Moor: Lives Landscape Literature, by William Atkins. I was thrilled when Harriet, who edits the non-fiction contributions, said they would like to use it to coincide with the paperback being issued – and then I forgot all about it. So it was a wonderful surprise when I got back from a somewhat fraught day at the Oxfam Bookshop and found the latest SNB is out – and here is the link to my review. http://shinynewbooks.co.uk/non-fiction-issue-6/the-moor-lives-landscape-literature-by-william-atkins/

There are, of course, lots of other fantastic reviews on a huge range of books, as well as interviews with authors, articles about book prizes, and details of the latest Shiny Book Club title, so do take a look.

Finally, I must say a big thank you to Harriet, Annabel, Victoria and Simon for inviting me to join them for this issue. And I can’t resist using this picture from the SNB header, because the cat looks like our old pet Smudge, who was a real character, and liked to sit on whatever book I was trying read.



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I’m a former journalist and sub-editor who loves needlework, reading and writing, and is still searching for the Meaning of Life, the Universe and Everything. Until I find the answer I’m volunteering at an Oxfam Book Shop and learning about Creative Sketchbooks!
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6 responses to “I’m in Shiny New Books!”

  1. Nomey Avatar
    Nomey

    Congratulations! I love all your reviews and comments and think they deserve wider coverage … as, indeed, does 'The Moor'.

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  2. Christine Harding Avatar
    Christine Harding

    Thank you!

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  3. Lisbeth Ekelof Avatar
    Lisbeth Ekelof

    Great review and, it seems, great book. I have put it on my to read list. I love the Brontës and Haworth and that means the moors come automatically. Lovely piece of landscape.

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  4. Jane @ Beyond Eden Rock Avatar
    Jane @ Beyond Eden Rock

    Congratulations! And thank you for the reminder – I spotted this in the library and knew that someone had given it a wonderful recommendation, but I couldn't think who.

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  5. Christine Harding Avatar
    Christine Harding

    Strange isn't it how ideas abut places can come from literature. My view of moors was also shaped by the Brontes, as well as The Secret Garden.

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    Christine Harding

    Thank you Jane. I've developed a bit of a passion for books about landscape and nature, and II loved this one. Moors have fascinated me ever since I first read The Secret Garden.

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