WHAT FOOTBALL JOB CAN YOU DO? - EMMA JUHASZ - REVIEW
Ash Jacob Ash Jacob

WHAT FOOTBALL JOB CAN YOU DO? - EMMA JUHASZ - REVIEW

Perhaps many could make the assumption that adults cannot learn anything new from a book aimed at children, whereas parents who frequently read educational books to their young will know that the opposite is true. As a father of two, I can indeed clarify that much of the science, history and trivia I’ve learned in recent years has been from children's books. No joke.

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SUSAN R.E. WALL - TRUE LOVE CONQUERS ALL - REVIEW
Ash Jacob Ash Jacob

SUSAN R.E. WALL - TRUE LOVE CONQUERS ALL - REVIEW

For proud wife and mother, Susan R.E. Wall, True Love Conquers All started out as a labour of love: A gift for her daughter to see into the past and learn about the grandparents she never knew, all through a collection of more than 60 well-preserved love letters.

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JOHN SMITH - MESSAGE FROM ORION - REVIEW
Ash Jacob Ash Jacob

JOHN SMITH - MESSAGE FROM ORION - REVIEW

Science fiction has the ability to excite, inspire, and most importantly, analyse. It's no wonder then that many classics of modern literature are nestled firmly in the sci-fi genre. Sci-fi has the power to commentate on the waking world with a level of wisdom and omniscience unreachable in other genres, whilst providing a full-course meal for the imagination.

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Did She See you - BOOK REVIEW
Ash Jacob Ash Jacob

Did She See you - BOOK REVIEW

From the mind of writer, Jason Johnson comes a deep-diving thriller which explores the human condition with an intense boldness that might leave you breathless. Expect a journey with lashings of drama, introspect and intrigue!

Did She See You? is not a novel to be taken lightly, but it is one strong enough to hook the reader in and hold them there until the very last paragraph.

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Happy World Book Day - Make it Your World Book Day
Rudo Muchoko Rudo Muchoko

Happy World Book Day - Make it Your World Book Day

World Book Day is a day to celebrate the joy of reading and to promote a culture of reading around the world. This year, World Book Day has been themed ‘Make it Your World Book Day’, encouraging everyone to read in their own way, whatever that may be.

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5 Fastest Responding Literary Magazines in the UK
Phil Bowne Phil Bowne

5 Fastest Responding Literary Magazines in the UK

Submitting your writing to literary magazines can be an exciting but nerve-wracking experience. Waiting for a response from a literary magazine can be frustrating, but there are some magazines that have a reputation for being fast responders. Here are five of the fastest responding literary magazines in the UK.

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9 exciting UK Indie Publishers
Phil Bowne Phil Bowne

9 exciting UK Indie Publishers

Indie publishing has been on the rise in recent years, with smaller publishers making waves in the literary scene. The UK in particular has a thriving indie publishing scene, with a range of exciting publishers putting out some of the most innovative and interesting books around. Here are 10 of the most exciting indie publishers in the UK.

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Where are you? by Katie Herdman - Book Review
Ash Jacob Ash Jacob

Where are you? by Katie Herdman - Book Review

In 2019, Katie Herdman, began keeping a journal of life with her husband Jim and his mental and physical decline at the hands of Parkinson's disease and dementia, which eventually caused him to sadly pass away in the August of 2020

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Book Review: 23 Minutes by Aleksandr Jarid
Phil Bowne Phil Bowne

Book Review: 23 Minutes by Aleksandr Jarid

Previously, The Book Network has been in conversation with Aleksandr Jarid about his novel Fateful Hope, and has also discussed his more recent book, Sunflower. Whatever the theme of his novels, they always combine interesting characters with engaging stories and plenty of food for thought. Jarid is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and therefore spares no expense going into great depth with his characters and their life experience. Readers are promised a deep dive into the human psyche every time they pick up one of Jarid’s books, and his recent novel 23 Minutes is no exception. Though this time, there is a twist…

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Book Review: Discovery of The Five Senses
Phil Bowne Phil Bowne

Book Review: Discovery of The Five Senses

K.N. Smith is a writer with some impressive projects to her name. She is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness, having founded the organisation Mental Health California, as well as creating and directing the non-profit mental health platform for boys and men of colour, Brother be Well.

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Book Review: Trust Me, I’m a Care Worker by Chris Bulteel
Phil Bowne Phil Bowne

Book Review: Trust Me, I’m a Care Worker by Chris Bulteel

Chris Bulteel‘s life has been somewhat exceptional. Alongside a career in catering that lasted 30 years, he also became Mayor of two different towns and gained the extremely rare accolade of Sheriff in one of them. But arguably most remarkable, is his career in the care sector, where through a great deal of hard work he reached a senior position before humbly retiring.

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Book Review: Unleash The Magnificent You! by Christopher Bradbury
Phil Bowne Phil Bowne

Book Review: Unleash The Magnificent You! by Christopher Bradbury

Do you have goals in life but can’t seem to get on the right path? Or maybe you have problems and aren’t sure how to solve them. The good news is you are not alone, and fortunately, there is a book that just might help you with these conundrums and a great deal more beyond.

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How to stay relevant after publishing your book
Rudo Muchoko Rudo Muchoko

How to stay relevant after publishing your book

When you’re marketing your book, it’s important to be creative and think outside the box. There are several ways to get your book noticed, and it’s up to you to find the ones that work best for you and your book.

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Book Review: Adventures in Diviniand by Nancy Olawale
Ash Jacob Ash Jacob

Book Review: Adventures in Diviniand by Nancy Olawale

Great creativity can be harnessed at any age, as proved by an exciting and wonderful new book from young aspiring writer, Nancy Olawale. Based in Worcestershire, England, Nancy has many hobbies and interests, including netball, music, the violin, psychology, drawing, and animation. Alongside all of this, and inspired through reading other adventure and fantasy stories, Nancy has crafted a novel ideal for children aged 9 to 14, and it was written when she was just 11 years old.

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Diary of a Debut Novelist: Publication
Jenna Adams Jenna Adams

Diary of a Debut Novelist: Publication

The biggest lesson I got from publication was just how much of it is a team effort. Years of typing away alone in your room gets you to a Word document; it takes many people to make that a real life book.

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