Another novel by Cumbria author Sarah Hawes. I walked in Mardale in the summer drought of 1995. . It was both fascinating and eerie walking where the water would normally be. I remember walking over the Chapel Bridge which was visible and the ruins of buildings.
This was such a personal and moving read by a brave author.
Fabulous novel as are his other works.
A wonderful writer!
A new book ready for a new week. A change of genre - a romantic horror. #Booksky #Fiction #Reading #Books
Great book! πππππ#Booksky
Itβs opened, Iβm going in!!
Next up. Picked this one up in a charity store, itβs had great reviews. #Booksky
Sarah Hall is a new author to me this year. I love her writing , this short story is no exception. Amazing how much emotion she has packed into 36 pages. Her use and description of nature adds passion and impact to her writing. A story of never really knowing someone nor being able to possess them.
Thank you. Itβs my favourite! Apart from being green itβs so pretty!
Incense burner on and Mrs Fox next. A short read. #Booksky
I studied psychobiology in my 30s and would have loved to pursue brain study as a career but it just wasnβt possible given my personal circumstances. Iβve enjoyed reading this book and remembering my studies- yes I can remember what was deep learning! #Booksky #Alzheimers #Dementia #LisaGenova
Anyone who is worried about developing Dementia or Alzheimerβs or like me is recognising the signs of aging and memory loss will be able to take something away from this super book. I rely on my I phone so much for scheduling and itβs good to read that itβs a recommended strategy
Lisa Genova is one of my favourite authors. This one is a non fiction and Iβm loving it. #Booksky #NonFiction
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Next up,local author Sarah Hall. Helm was Shortlisted for the Gordon Burn Prize 2026. A story of the relationship between nature and people.The Helm Wind is Britain's only named wind, a powerful, cold northeasterly wind affecting the southwest slopes of Cross Fell in Cumbria. #Booksky
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Enjoyed watching the film adaptation of The Watchers today. The title was changed to The Watchers it clashed with a similar named series.
Enjoyed watching the film adaptation of The Watchers today. The title was changed to The Watchers it clashed with a similar named series.
I read The Watchers three years ago, gave it a 5 πreview, it really creeped me out. Discovered there was a follow up the other day. Letβs see how this one pans out.
I read The Watchers three years ago, gave it a 5 πreview, it really creeped me out. Discovered there was a follow up the other day. Letβs see how this one pans out.
Small world! I lived there for 34 years.
Whitehaven, Cumberland, UK
Next up, a book loaned me by my sister in law. This one is set in the town of my birth 5 miles down the coast. The front cover shows a picture of the harbour. My reading buddy is ready!! ππ#Booksky
Next up, a book loaned me by my sister in law. This one is set in the town of my birth 5 miles down the coast. The front cover shows a picture of the harbour. My reading buddy is ready!! ππ#Booksky
Enjoyed The Shadow Key, was a bit of a slow builder but gave it ππππ
Enjoyed The Shadow Key, was a bit of a slow builder but gave it ππππ
Brilliant!
Starting the New Year with a Gothic Thriller, enjoyed her last books The Twelve Days of Christmas and Pandora. #Booksky #Gothicthriller
This is my final read of what has been a horrendous year, a rollercoaster I will be glad to see the back of. My husband has undergone a form of rebirth with his stem cell transplant; so grateful to all those kind souls out there in the world who are donors. #bloodcancerawareness
So glad to be finishing off a stupendous year of reading with this super book. It was indeed a festive tale to curl up with. ππππ#Booksky #Historicalfiction
Just over 100 pages left, if I get it finished I can start my planned December read!!! #Booksky
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