Nicola Smith

@shortbookandscribes

Nicola Smith-UK book blogger. Reviews and other bookish stuff. Just one person trying to read all the books.

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Nicola Smith@shortbookandscribes· 9d

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Nicola Smith@shortbookandscribes· 10d

#BookReview - The Wythenshawe Dandy by S.J. Galbraith An excellent crime thriller debut, twisty and dark and set mostly in #Sheffield. @saltpublishing.com #TheWythenshaweDandy More here: shortbookandscribes.uk/reviews/shor...

Nicola Smith@shortbookandscribes· 19d

#BookReview - We Search the Island for Grace by Bonnie Burke-Patel I really enjoy this author's books and this one is a well-plotted locked room style mystery set on a remote island. @bedsqpublishers.bsky.social #WeSearchTheIslandForGrace More here: shortbookandscribes.uk/reviews/shor...

Nicola Smith@shortbookandscribes· Jul 14

#BookReview - Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth This wonderful book has everything I want and will be one of my favourites of the year. @panmacmillan.bsky.social #MadMabel More here: shortbookandscribes.uk/reviews/shor...

Nicola Smith@shortbookandscribes· Jul 10

#BookReview - It Could Have Been Her by Lisa Jewell You can't wrong with this author. I enjoyed this story of a dysfunctional family and an amateur private detective so much. #ItCouldHaveBeenHer More here: shortbookandscribes.uk/reviews/shor...

Nicola Smith@shortbookandscribes· Jul 2

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Nicola Smith@shortbookandscribes· Jun 30

#BookReview - The Sea Stone Sisters by Eleanor Buchanan A magical story in more ways than one and so enjoyable to read. It's a beguiling story of legend, family and sacrifice. @headlinebooks.bsky.social #TheSeaStoneSisters More here: shortbookandscribes.uk/reviews/shor...

Nicola Smith@shortbookandscribes· Jun 25

#BookReview - Unknown by Heather Critchlow A tense and well-plotted cold case story. I enjoyed this fourth instalment of the series. @heathercritchlow.bsky.social @canelobooks.bsky.social #Unknown More here: shortbookandscribes.uk/reviews/shor...

Nicola Smith@shortbookandscribes· Jun 16

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Nicola Smith@shortbookandscribes· Jun 11

#BookReview - #TheLastMarriageOfDotBrightmore by Laura Pearson A gorgeous, poignant read about second chances, in which the gentle joys of life are reinforced. Simply superb! @laurapauthor.bsky.social @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social More here: shortbookandscribes.uk/reviews/shor...

Nicola Smith@shortbookandscribes· Jun 5

#BookReview - Summer at the French Bakery by Jo Thomas This is an atmospheric and beguiling romance that made me hungry! Jo Thomas never lets me down. @jothomaswrites.bsky.social @panmacmillan.bsky.social #SummerAtTheFrenchBakery More here: shortbookandscribes.uk/reviews/shor...

Nicola Smith@shortbookandscribes· Jun 3

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Nicola Smith@shortbookandscribes· Jun 2

#BookReview - Alison by Lizzy Stewart The mixture of text and striking illustrations in this graphic novel make the story of a young woman finding her own way in the world a really satisfying reading experience. @serpentstail.bsky.social #Alison More here: shortbookandscribes.uk/reviews/shor...

Nicola Smith@shortbookandscribes· Jun 1

#BookReview - An Unlikely Visitor by Joanna Cannon A beautiful, comforting and poignant exploration of grief, loss, family and connections. I adored it. #AnUnlikelyVisitor More here: shortbookandscribes.uk/reviews/shor...

Nicola Smith@shortbookandscribes· May 27

#BookReview - The Repentants by Kate Foster A beautifully written piece of historical fiction with stunning imagery and captivatingly descriptive prose. @panmacmillan.bsky.social #TheRepentants More here: shortbookandscribes.uk/reviews/shor...

Nicola Smith@shortbookandscribes· May 21

#PublicationDay #BookReview - Body of Lies by @jocallaghankat.bsky.social This is pretty much the ideal crime thriller and the perfect finale to a wonderful series. I'm bereft it's come to an end! @simonschusteruk.bsky.social #BodyOfLies More here: shortbookandscribes.uk/reviews/shor...

Nicola Smith@shortbookandscribes· May 19

#BookReview - The Wreck by Lizzy Stewart This illustrated novel is a captivating written and visual experience. I enjoyed it so much. @jonathancape.bsky.social @vintagebooks.bsky.social #TheWreck More here: shortbookandscribes.uk/reviews/shor...

Nicola Smith@shortbookandscribes· May 18

#BookReview - Rose & Renzo by Carolyn O'Brien A well-written piece of historical fiction with a main character in Rose who jumps off the page. @carolynmanc.bsky.social @northodoxpress.bsky.social #RoseAndRenzo More here: shortbookandscribes.uk/reviews/shor...

Nicola Smith@shortbookandscribes· May 13

#BookReview - Hunger and Thirst by Claire Fuller A mesmerising novel that I'm still thinking about days after finishing it. #HungerAndThirst More here: shortbookandscribes.uk/reviews/shor...

Nicola Smith@shortbookandscribes· May 6

#BookReview - Five by Ilona Bannister A thought-provoking and powerful character-driven story. I enjoyed it very much. @readingjuniper.bsky.social #Five More here: shortbookandscribes.uk/reviews/shor...

Nicola Smith@shortbookandscribes· May 5

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Nicola Smith@shortbookandscribes· Apr 30

#BookReview - The Drowning Place by Sarah Hilary A well-written police procedural with a flawed main character and a supernatural element. #TheDrowningPlace More here: shortbookandscribes.uk/reviews/shor...

Nicola Smith@shortbookandscribes· Apr 27

#BookReview - Dreams Come True at the Wartime Hotel by Maisie Thomas A delightful conclusion to this lovely trilogy. Highly recommended for all saga fans. @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social #DreamsComeTrueAtTheWartimeHotel More here: shortbookandscribes.uk/reviews/shor...

Nicola Smith@shortbookandscribes· Apr 20

#BookReview - Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister This pacy book is full of cliffhangers and is now one of my favourites by this brilliant writer. @gillianmauthor.bsky.social @michaeljbooks.bsky.social #CallerUnknown More here: shortbookandscribes.uk/reviews/shor...

Nicola Smith@shortbookandscribes· Apr 14

#BookReview - Woodspring by Elizabeth Buchan Whilst not quite the read I was hoping for, I did enjoy the transportation into the past. More here: shortbookandscribes.uk/reviews/shor...

Nicola Smith@shortbookandscribes· Apr 8

#BookReview - Elizabeth and Marilyn This small slice of fascinating history had me hooked from beginning to end. I loved reading it. @michaeljbooks.bsky.social #ElizabethAndMarilyn More here: shortbookandscribes.uk/reviews/shor...

Nicola Smith@shortbookandscribes· Apr 2

March 2026 Reads, Book Post and Stats More here: shortbookandscribes.uk/monthly_read...

Nicola Smith@shortbookandscribes· Apr 1

#BookReview - A Short Road to Longbrook by Bethan Roberts This is a captivating novel about mothers and daughters which deserves to be read and talked about. I couldn’t have loved it more. @vintagebooks.bsky.social #AShortRoadToLongbrook More here: shortbookandscribes.uk/reviews/shor...

Nicola Smith@shortbookandscribes· Mar 30

#BookReview - #ItsNotWhatYouThink by Clare Mackintosh This book delivered on every level: compelling story, flawless plotting, brilliant characters and perfect pacing. Brilliant! More here: shortbookandscribes.uk/reviews/shor...

Nicola Smith@shortbookandscribes· Mar 24

#BookReview - Based on a True Story by Sarah Vaughan A twisty read about a dysfunctional family. #BasedOnATrueStory More here: shortbookandscribes.uk/reviews/shor...