Bookends News

In her new book Alonement, founder of Alonement blog and podcast, Francesca Specter guides readers on the importance of alone time so readers can learn how to be alone and absolutely own it. In this […]

The sleepy village of Little Cote was meant to be a quieter pace of life for ex-Met PC Jemima Cotton. But she soon discovers, here a petty rivalry can erupt into full-blown murder . . […]

Secrets, Strength, & Sisterhood: Author Gina Wilkinson discusses When the Apricots Bloom   Gina Wilkinson’s debut novel, When the Apricots Bloom, is set in Baghdad during the reign of one of the world’s most infamous […]

It’s (finally) March and with the new month comes warmer weather, brighter days and the chance to celebrate our lovely mums. While this year’s celebrations may look a little different, the past 12 months have […]

Could love be the biggest adventure of all? Filmmaker Lily’s life is all about work and adventure. So when she suffers an accident on her travels and finds herself recuperating in the quiet French seaside village […]

We know that many of you are on February half-term this week, and we want to make sure that you have the tools to take the time for yourself. We all deserve a well-needed break […]

The Split is an upcoming debut novel from author, Laura Kay. A brilliant queer rom-com that’s both a funny and heartwarming story of love, heartache, family and friendship. Brutally dumped by her girlfriend, Ally takes […]

Celebrate Valentine’s Day 2021 with a book. If you liked any of these classic romantic comedies, then you are bound to our love book recommendations!   If you liked Atonement, then you’ll LOVE And Now You’re […]

    With the Great War raging, can they keep Britain going? 1915. On Beth Healey’s eighteenth birthday, she hopes that she will be able to forget the ghastly war and celebrate. But that evening, […]

Did you know that 13th February is the official date for Galentine’s Day? Forget February 14th, Galentine’s is all about celebrating those all important friendships in our lives! So if you’re looking to gift your […]

We’re a month into Lockdown 3.0 and, unsurprisingly, Team Bookends have been keeping ourselves busy by reading. There’s a real comfort to be found in losing yourself within another world when your reality is rather […]

Can you tell us a little about Honest Secrets?   Honest Secrets is the third book of my Fortune’s Daughters trilogy, probably my favorite of the three.  I love Olivia’s spirit and sense of humor and I […]