A Weekend of Books

Just have to mention Benedict Cumberbatch (of course) after watching him in the first part of Parade’s End last night. I loved him already as Sherlock Holmes and hoped I wouldn’t be disappointed with his blond look. It mattered not a jot, as his voice, eyes, and acting kept me mesmerised. I haven’t read Ford Madox Ford but I’d definitely like to read Parade’s End sometime. Meanwhile, roll on next Friday evening and the second part of this excellent drama.

I believe it’s a bank holiday in England this weekend, although not in most of Scotland, and most of our schools are now back to business. In fact, it’s decidedly more autumnal here now and I couldn’t be more pleased since I love the final third of the year. I’ve already started putting away some of my very summery clothes until next year.

So, to celebrate the holiday weekend and ‘back to school’, here are a few opportunities to add to your book list over the next few days.

Champagne Books has their annual 50% off sale on all their books until September 10th - use coupon ref: BTS4FALL. Free shipping for print copies – ref: FREESHIP.

Reaching for the Stars (with its great new cover), by lovely romance writer Janice Horton, is available free to download from Amazon on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. I thoroughly recommend this very entertaining romantic read set in Scotland around the world of celebrity chef, Fin McDuff.

The Figurehead by Bill Kirton was featured on my blog ages ago and I highly recommend his book which is free to download from Amazon on Saturday and Sunday. Set in Aberdeen in the late 1800s, it combines historical research with a murder mystery and a touch of romance.

If I hear of any more free books, I’ll add them later.

Today, I believe Dangerous Deceit is the featured book on thelogline blog, where you have to promote your book in just one sentence! And I’m in the Writers Pieces slot on the Edinburgh Festival eBook site today.

Happy reading weekend,
Rosemary