Articles related to "British Fiction"
Review of Brick Lane by Monica Ali
Monica Ali's first novel shows immigrants taking old identities with them, but change is inevitable and the mix of old and new makes for a better life.
novel • monica ali • brick lane • british fiction • immigration
Monica Ali's first novel shows immigrants taking old identities with them, but change is inevitable and the mix of old and new makes for a better life.
novel • monica ali • brick lane • british fiction • immigration
Two Existential Love Stories
Though considerably different in scope and plot, The Sheltering Sky, and High Fidelity both beg us to reconsider love and existence in the modern age.
the sheltering sky • high fidelity • nick hornby • paul bowles • existentialism
Though considerably different in scope and plot, The Sheltering Sky, and High Fidelity both beg us to reconsider love and existence in the modern age.
the sheltering sky • high fidelity • nick hornby • paul bowles • existentialism
Asking For Trouble: A Novel
Asking For Trouble, by Elizabeth Young, is a frothy, lighthearted romp about a London woman who hires an escort to attend her sister's wedding.
asking for trouble • elizabeth young • british fiction • single london woman • bridget jones inspired fiction
Asking For Trouble, by Elizabeth Young, is a frothy, lighthearted romp about a London woman who hires an escort to attend her sister's wedding.
asking for trouble • elizabeth young • british fiction • single london woman • bridget jones inspired fiction
Dark Demons: William Trevor's Death in Summer
A review of William Trevor's <i>Death in Summer</i>.
william trevor • death in summer • ireland • irish • british
A review of William Trevor's <i>Death in Summer</i>.
william trevor • death in summer • ireland • irish • british
New Author of Jewish Fiction
Travel writer Andrew Sanger's powerful, moving first novel is a piece of modern Jewish fiction set in north London's Golder's Green, home of a large Jewish community.
jewish ficton • golders green • north london novels • the j-word • andrew sanger
Travel writer Andrew Sanger's powerful, moving first novel is a piece of modern Jewish fiction set in north London's Golder's Green, home of a large Jewish community.
jewish ficton • golders green • north london novels • the j-word • andrew sanger
Review: The Other Queen by Phillippa Gregory
Philippa Gregory re-envisions the life of Mary, Queen of Scots. In The Other Queen (Harper Collins, 2008 ISBN 978-1416549123) a dark history lesson is told.
philippa gregory • the other queen elizabeth • mary queen of scots • british fiction • tudor historical fiction
Philippa Gregory re-envisions the life of Mary, Queen of Scots. In The Other Queen (Harper Collins, 2008 ISBN 978-1416549123) a dark history lesson is told.
philippa gregory • the other queen elizabeth • mary queen of scots • british fiction • tudor historical fiction
Maggie O'Farrell Biography
Maggie O'Farrell is widely acknowledged as one of the most talented writers in the UK, having already produced four critically and popularly acclaimed novels.
maggie o'farrell the vanishing act of esme lennox • maggie o'farrell after you'd gone • maggie o'farrell my lover's lovers • maggie o'farrell the distance between us • maggie o'farrell betty trask award
Maggie O'Farrell is widely acknowledged as one of the most talented writers in the UK, having already produced four critically and popularly acclaimed novels.
maggie o'farrell the vanishing act of esme lennox • maggie o'farrell after you'd gone • maggie o'farrell my lover's lovers • maggie o'farrell the distance between us • maggie o'farrell betty trask award
The Journal of Dora Damage
Belinda's Starling's witty tale, newly released in paperback, is a "Vic-Lit" novel in the style of Sarah Waters, Michael Faber and Jane Harris.
belinda starling the journal of dora damage • vic lit fiction • fiction set in victorian london • historical fiction • recommended summer reading
Belinda's Starling's witty tale, newly released in paperback, is a "Vic-Lit" novel in the style of Sarah Waters, Michael Faber and Jane Harris.
belinda starling the journal of dora damage • vic lit fiction • fiction set in victorian london • historical fiction • recommended summer reading
James Bond Novel: Devil May Care
Great anticipation accompanied last summer's announcement that respected author Faulks was to pen the new James Bond novel. But is it any good?
review james bond devil may care • review new james bond novel • sebastian faulks james bond • ian fleming sebastian faulks • sales figures devil may care james bond
Great anticipation accompanied last summer's announcement that respected author Faulks was to pen the new James Bond novel. But is it any good?
review james bond devil may care • review new james bond novel • sebastian faulks james bond • ian fleming sebastian faulks • sales figures devil may care james bond
Review – The Birthday Present
A sex adventure goes wrong when up and coming British political figure Ivor Tesham arranges to "kidnap" his married mistress as a birthday surprise.
barbara vine • ruth rendell • british mystery authors • the birthday present • portobello
A sex adventure goes wrong when up and coming British political figure Ivor Tesham arranges to "kidnap" his married mistress as a birthday surprise.
barbara vine • ruth rendell • british mystery authors • the birthday present • portobello
007 Books Show Opens in Scotland
Bond Bound: Ian Fleming and the Art of Cover Design exhibition opens in Edinburgh on 5 July 2008 after its display at The Fleming Collection, Mayfair, London.
james bond 007 • bond bound ian fleming and the art of cover design • ian fleming james bond book cover art design • ian fleming centenary exhibitions • city art centre edinburgh summer exhibitions
Bond Bound: Ian Fleming and the Art of Cover Design exhibition opens in Edinburgh on 5 July 2008 after its display at The Fleming Collection, Mayfair, London.
james bond 007 • bond bound ian fleming and the art of cover design • ian fleming james bond book cover art design • ian fleming centenary exhibitions • city art centre edinburgh summer exhibitions
Book Review: The Mission Song
What would you do if you were forced to choose between your conscience and loyalty to your country?
the mission song • john le carre • le carre lastest novel • mystery novel • le carre mystery novel
What would you do if you were forced to choose between your conscience and loyalty to your country?
the mission song • john le carre • le carre lastest novel • mystery novel • le carre mystery novel
Booker Prize for Fiction 2008
Just weeks after Salman Rushdie's Midnight's Children was announced as the Best of Booker, the judges have revealed the 13 novels in the race for this year's Booker.
man booker longlist 2008 • booker longlist • novels for booker prize 2008 • nominations for booker prize 2008 • favourites for booker prize 2008
Just weeks after Salman Rushdie's Midnight's Children was announced as the Best of Booker, the judges have revealed the 13 novels in the race for this year's Booker.
man booker longlist 2008 • booker longlist • novels for booker prize 2008 • nominations for booker prize 2008 • favourites for booker prize 2008
Female Forensic Sleuths
These three authors use bare bone to uncover clues. TV viewers who enjoy CSI and other television shows about forensics might enjoy novels by these fiction writers
kathy reichs • forensics • iris johansen • beverly connor • eve duncan series
These three authors use bare bone to uncover clues. TV viewers who enjoy CSI and other television shows about forensics might enjoy novels by these fiction writers
kathy reichs • forensics • iris johansen • beverly connor • eve duncan series
Film Review: Atonement
A young girl's vivid imagination leads to devastating consequences in this adaptation of the novel by Ian McEwan.
atonement movie of novel by ian mcewan • director joe wright • atonement starring kiera knightly james mcavoy • atonement golden globes nominations • romola garai
A young girl's vivid imagination leads to devastating consequences in this adaptation of the novel by Ian McEwan.
atonement movie of novel by ian mcewan • director joe wright • atonement starring kiera knightly james mcavoy • atonement golden globes nominations • romola garai
Highsmith Biographer Pens Mystery
The author of acclaimed Patricia Highsmith biography Beautiful Shadow, Andrew Wilson, tries his hand at writing a Highsmith-style mystery.
patricia highsmith • andrew wilson • mystery novels • biographers • british authors
The author of acclaimed Patricia Highsmith biography Beautiful Shadow, Andrew Wilson, tries his hand at writing a Highsmith-style mystery.
patricia highsmith • andrew wilson • mystery novels • biographers • british authors
Language in Jean Rhys' Voyage in the Dark
Language and Behaviour in Voyage in the Dark shows Anna's displacement in disparate cultures.
jean rhys voyage in the dark • language in voyage in the dark • stream of consciousness voyage in the dark • behaviour in voyage in the dark • identity in voyage in the dark
Language and Behaviour in Voyage in the Dark shows Anna's displacement in disparate cultures.
jean rhys voyage in the dark • language in voyage in the dark • stream of consciousness voyage in the dark • behaviour in voyage in the dark • identity in voyage in the dark
A Review of Reaching for the Stars by Lola Jaye
Lola Jaye has written an upbeat self help book based on her experiences of making it as a novelist.
lola jaye • reaching for the stars • how to make your dreams come true • quick reads 2009 • how to get published
Lola Jaye has written an upbeat self help book based on her experiences of making it as a novelist.
lola jaye • reaching for the stars • how to make your dreams come true • quick reads 2009 • how to get published
A Review of The Thief by Ruth Rendell
Polly reacts to life events by stealing. This habit, ingrained from childhood, leads her into deep waters as her life starts to unravel.
ruth rendell • the thief • mistress of suspense • quick reads • barbara vine
Polly reacts to life events by stealing. This habit, ingrained from childhood, leads her into deep waters as her life starts to unravel.
ruth rendell • the thief • mistress of suspense • quick reads • barbara vine
Amish Mystery Not Very Mysterious
Brief reviews of three new works of fiction.
amish • murder • detective • mystery • novels
Brief reviews of three new works of fiction.
amish • murder • detective • mystery • novels
Black Static Issue 4 by TTA Press
Conrad Williams, Steve Nagy contribute stories, Tony Lee reviews DVDs, Peter Tennant on books, while Stephen Volk offers opinion on Richard Matheson's I Am Legend
black static 4 • tta press • uk horror magazines • dark fantasy • conrad williams
Conrad Williams, Steve Nagy contribute stories, Tony Lee reviews DVDs, Peter Tennant on books, while Stephen Volk offers opinion on Richard Matheson's I Am Legend
black static 4 • tta press • uk horror magazines • dark fantasy • conrad williams
Black Static Issue 5 by TTA Press
From Slipstream to Horror, Fact and Fiction from Christopher Fowler, Gary McMahon, Stephen Volk, Joel Lane, Tim Casson, Tony Lee, Mike O'Driscoll, Daniel Kaysen and more
black static • tta press • dark fantasy magazine • slipstream • horror
From Slipstream to Horror, Fact and Fiction from Christopher Fowler, Gary McMahon, Stephen Volk, Joel Lane, Tim Casson, Tony Lee, Mike O'Driscoll, Daniel Kaysen and more
black static • tta press • dark fantasy magazine • slipstream • horror
Black Static Issue 6 by TTA Press
Offerings from Christopher Fowler, Tony Lee, Mike O'Driscoll, British Fantasy Award winner Paul Meloy, Pete Tennant's fiction debut, Malanie Fazi, Simon Avery and others
black static • tta press • andy cox • christopher fowler • tony lee
Offerings from Christopher Fowler, Tony Lee, Mike O'Driscoll, British Fantasy Award winner Paul Meloy, Pete Tennant's fiction debut, Malanie Fazi, Simon Avery and others
black static • tta press • andy cox • christopher fowler • tony lee
Book Review of The Folklore of Discworld
Author Sir Terry Pratchett and leading British folklorist Jacqueline Simpson explore the influence of folklore on the characters, events and history of the Discworld.
belief myth and legend • the folklore of discworld • sir terry pratchett • jacqueline simpson • traditional rituals beliefs and customs
Author Sir Terry Pratchett and leading British folklorist Jacqueline Simpson explore the influence of folklore on the characters, events and history of the Discworld.
belief myth and legend • the folklore of discworld • sir terry pratchett • jacqueline simpson • traditional rituals beliefs and customs
Crime Writer Simon Kernick
With his seventh book due to be released in paperback in the UK this summer, Kernick has become one of the most successful of the current crop of British crime writers.
crime writer simon kernick • novels by simon kernick • new book deadline simon kernick • relentless by simon kernick • severed by simon kernick
With his seventh book due to be released in paperback in the UK this summer, Kernick has become one of the most successful of the current crop of British crime writers.
crime writer simon kernick • novels by simon kernick • new book deadline simon kernick • relentless by simon kernick • severed by simon kernick
Crimewave 10: Now You See Me
New Crime Fiction from Interzone and Black Static contributors Simon Avery, Daniel Kaysen, Joel Lane and Darren Speegle and American newcomers Lisa Morton and Alex Irvine
crimewave 10 • now you see me • tta press • andy cox • interzone
New Crime Fiction from Interzone and Black Static contributors Simon Avery, Daniel Kaysen, Joel Lane and Darren Speegle and American newcomers Lisa Morton and Alex Irvine
crimewave 10 • now you see me • tta press • andy cox • interzone
Frenchman's Creek by Daphne du Maurier
Frenchman's Creek is a stunning novel of romance and adventure - a combination of human sensibilities, well-constructed plot and uneasy emotions.
frenchman’s creek by daphne du maurier • virago modern classics • historical romance • daphne du maurier’s novels • modern women’s literature
Frenchman's Creek is a stunning novel of romance and adventure - a combination of human sensibilities, well-constructed plot and uneasy emotions.
frenchman’s creek by daphne du maurier • virago modern classics • historical romance • daphne du maurier’s novels • modern women’s literature
Harry Potter and Magical Thinking
Magic is used throughout the Harry Potter tales. Is it just a facet of the setting, or does the appeal have a deeper attraction?
harry potter and magical thinking • enchanted appeal of j.k. rowling's series • harry potter and magic • ollivander wand maker • magical thinking
Magic is used throughout the Harry Potter tales. Is it just a facet of the setting, or does the appeal have a deeper attraction?
harry potter and magical thinking • enchanted appeal of j.k. rowling's series • harry potter and magic • ollivander wand maker • magical thinking
Hornby's "NippleJesus" Ultimately Confounds
Nick Hornby, like UK counterparts Helen Fielding and Irvine Welsh, struck worldwide gold with his novels. But a lesser-known short story of his is also worth attention.
nick hornby • irvine welsh • helen fielding • nipplejesus • speaking with the angel
Nick Hornby, like UK counterparts Helen Fielding and Irvine Welsh, struck worldwide gold with his novels. But a lesser-known short story of his is also worth attention.
nick hornby • irvine welsh • helen fielding • nipplejesus • speaking with the angel
How to Study a Novel
Not sure what to look for when reading a novel? These suggestions will help you to get the most out of any book.
how to study a novel • techniques in a novel plot characterisation struct • allegorical novel animal farm • what is first person third person narrative • how to structure a novel
Not sure what to look for when reading a novel? These suggestions will help you to get the most out of any book.
how to study a novel • techniques in a novel plot characterisation struct • allegorical novel animal farm • what is first person third person narrative • how to structure a novel
Ian McEwan: On Chesil Beach
McEwan's latest book received rapturous praise on its first publication in 2007. Now, with the paperback version available, even more readers can enjoy this superb novel.
review on chesil beach • great british writers • ian mcewan booker prize • ian mcewan latest novel • ian mcewan novels
McEwan's latest book received rapturous praise on its first publication in 2007. Now, with the paperback version available, even more readers can enjoy this superb novel.
review on chesil beach • great british writers • ian mcewan booker prize • ian mcewan latest novel • ian mcewan novels
Identity in Jean Rhys' Voyage in the Dark
Literary modernisms are often a reaction to the typical descriptive Victorian novel of realism and naturalism.
jean rhys voyage in the dark • anna voyage in the dark • modernity in voyage in the dark • culture in voyage in the dark • identity in voyage in the dark
Literary modernisms are often a reaction to the typical descriptive Victorian novel of realism and naturalism.
jean rhys voyage in the dark • anna voyage in the dark • modernity in voyage in the dark • culture in voyage in the dark • identity in voyage in the dark
Interzone 215
Greg Egan returns; Patrick Samphire debuts; Mike Carey interviewed; IZ regular Jamie Barras opens the issue
interzone 215 • tta press • greg egan • patrick samphire • pringlezone
Greg Egan returns; Patrick Samphire debuts; Mike Carey interviewed; IZ regular Jamie Barras opens the issue
interzone 215 • tta press • greg egan • patrick samphire • pringlezone
James Morrow: The Last Witchfinder
Looking for something a bit different to read over the holidays? Try this challenging but rewarding story of one woman's battle to scrap the Parliamentary Witchcraft Act.
books about witches • james morrow historical novels • witches in the 1600s • witchcraft act • novels about witchcraft
Looking for something a bit different to read over the holidays? Try this challenging but rewarding story of one woman's battle to scrap the Parliamentary Witchcraft Act.
books about witches • james morrow historical novels • witches in the 1600s • witchcraft act • novels about witchcraft
John Fowles' The Magus
Continuing the trends of Two Existential Love Stories, John Fowles' The Magus is an ambitious psychological tale of love and betrayal.
the magus • john fowles • conchis • existential love stories • greece
Continuing the trends of Two Existential Love Stories, John Fowles' The Magus is an ambitious psychological tale of love and betrayal.
the magus • john fowles • conchis • existential love stories • greece
Louise Erdich -- The Plague of Doves
Louise Erdrich returns to write of her American Indian side after exploring her German heritage in The Master Butchers Singing Club. The Plague of Doves is her best yet.
louise erdrich • plague of doves • american indian novel • racial identities novel • plague of doves marn wolde
Louise Erdrich returns to write of her American Indian side after exploring her German heritage in The Master Butchers Singing Club. The Plague of Doves is her best yet.
louise erdrich • plague of doves • american indian novel • racial identities novel • plague of doves marn wolde
Quick Reads Book Series
Quick Reads provide entertaining reading for those who find it difficult to read, or people who simply want a short book to read in the time they have available.
quick reads series • novellas • short stories • world book day • reluctant readers
Quick Reads provide entertaining reading for those who find it difficult to read, or people who simply want a short book to read in the time they have available.
quick reads series • novellas • short stories • world book day • reluctant readers
Review: The Turtle Moves by Lawrence Watt-Evans
American fantasy author Lawrence Watt-Evans offers an overview for novice and experienced readers of Terry Pratchett's phenomenally successful Discworld series.
the turtle moves • lawrence watt-evans • terry pratchett • overview of pratchett’s discworld series • introduction to the discworld
American fantasy author Lawrence Watt-Evans offers an overview for novice and experienced readers of Terry Pratchett's phenomenally successful Discworld series.
the turtle moves • lawrence watt-evans • terry pratchett • overview of pratchett’s discworld series • introduction to the discworld
Ruth Rendell Author Biography
Award Winning Baroness Rendell of Babergh tops England's list of best mystery authors.
ruth rendell • barbara vine • british mystery authors • female british mystery authors • women mystery authors
Award Winning Baroness Rendell of Babergh tops England's list of best mystery authors.
ruth rendell • barbara vine • british mystery authors • female british mystery authors • women mystery authors
Sarah Waters: The Night Watch
With her latest novel, Waters proves that she can move away from the Victorian settings she has become known for, and with huge success.
sarah waters the night watch • sarah waters tipping the velvet • sarah waters affinity • sarah waters fingersmith • lesbian fiction
With her latest novel, Waters proves that she can move away from the Victorian settings she has become known for, and with huge success.
sarah waters the night watch • sarah waters tipping the velvet • sarah waters affinity • sarah waters fingersmith • lesbian fiction
Sebastian Faulks Bibliography
Over the last fifteen years Sebastian Faulks has established himself as one of the most accomplished and successful authors in the UK.
sebastian faulks biography • sebastian faulks bibliography • sebastian faulks engleby • sebastian faulks birdsong • sebastian faulks james bond devil may care
Over the last fifteen years Sebastian Faulks has established himself as one of the most accomplished and successful authors in the UK.
sebastian faulks biography • sebastian faulks bibliography • sebastian faulks engleby • sebastian faulks birdsong • sebastian faulks james bond devil may care
Sebastian Faulks' Engleby
After mixed reviews of his medical novel Human Traces, Sebastian Faulks is back on form with Engleby, recently released in paperback.
sebastian faulks engleby • sebastian faulks birdsong • review of engleby sebastian faulks • novels by sebastian faulks • campus novel sebastian faulks
After mixed reviews of his medical novel Human Traces, Sebastian Faulks is back on form with Engleby, recently released in paperback.
sebastian faulks engleby • sebastian faulks birdsong • review of engleby sebastian faulks • novels by sebastian faulks • campus novel sebastian faulks
The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox
The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox, follows Edinburgh woman Iris as she discovers a relative she never knew existed.
the vanishing act of esme lennox • maggie o'farrell • 2007 fiction • novels about family • family betrayal novels
The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox, follows Edinburgh woman Iris as she discovers a relative she never knew existed.
the vanishing act of esme lennox • maggie o'farrell • 2007 fiction • novels about family • family betrayal novels
The Water's Lovely
Ruth Rendell's latest novel, The Water's Lovely, garnered praise and a well-deserved favorable review from the New York Times
ruth rendell • barbara vine • the water's lovely • british mysteries • female british authors
Ruth Rendell's latest novel, The Water's Lovely, garnered praise and a well-deserved favorable review from the New York Times
ruth rendell • barbara vine • the water's lovely • british mysteries • female british authors
Agatha Christie's Lesser-Known Romance Novels
Agatha Christie's world fame derives from her persona as a crime writer. But she also wrote six romantic novels, which deserve much more recognition than they have had.
mary westmacott • agatha christie books • romantic novels of agatha christie • mary westmacott books • agatha christie novels
Agatha Christie's world fame derives from her persona as a crime writer. But she also wrote six romantic novels, which deserve much more recognition than they have had.
mary westmacott • agatha christie books • romantic novels of agatha christie • mary westmacott books • agatha christie novels
Biography and Works of Tony Hillerman
Tony Hillerman was best known for his mystery novels set in the Southwest. His detectives Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee set a new tradition in detective fiction.
tony hillerman • jim chee • joe leaphorn • navajo series • mystery series
Tony Hillerman was best known for his mystery novels set in the Southwest. His detectives Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee set a new tradition in detective fiction.
tony hillerman • jim chee • joe leaphorn • navajo series • mystery series
Hornby's "NippleJesus" Mystifies With Illusion
Nick Hornby, like UK counterparts Helen Fielding and Irvine Welsh, struck worldwide gold with his novels. But a lesser-known short story of his is also worth attention.
nick hornby • helen fielding • irvine welsh • illusion • nipplejesus
Nick Hornby, like UK counterparts Helen Fielding and Irvine Welsh, struck worldwide gold with his novels. But a lesser-known short story of his is also worth attention.
nick hornby • helen fielding • irvine welsh • illusion • nipplejesus
Mystery Writer Robert Goddard
British Mystery author Robert Goddard's thrillers keep readers enthralled. His suspenses have been compared to Daphne Du Maurier, John Le Carre, and Barbara Vine.
robert goddard • mystery • british authors • suspense • british mystery authors
British Mystery author Robert Goddard's thrillers keep readers enthralled. His suspenses have been compared to Daphne Du Maurier, John Le Carre, and Barbara Vine.
robert goddard • mystery • british authors • suspense • british mystery authors
The Back Passage by James Lear
Let Agatha Christie's novels to join forces with PG Wodehouse in your mind, then add a plethora of very rude romps. James Lear's hilarious crime erotica is what you get!
the back passage by james lear • cleis press • gay erotic fiction • erotic crime fiction • historical erotica
Let Agatha Christie's novels to join forces with PG Wodehouse in your mind, then add a plethora of very rude romps. James Lear's hilarious crime erotica is what you get!
the back passage by james lear • cleis press • gay erotic fiction • erotic crime fiction • historical erotica
The Look and Sound of Byrne: A Novel
Anthony Burgess's posthumously-published fiction may be written in verse, but the "novelistic" visual effects of the book cannot be appreciated when it is read aloud.
byrne: a novel • anthony burgess works • poetic scansion analysis • twentieth-century verse novels • walter benjamin
Anthony Burgess's posthumously-published fiction may be written in verse, but the "novelistic" visual effects of the book cannot be appreciated when it is read aloud.
byrne: a novel • anthony burgess works • poetic scansion analysis • twentieth-century verse novels • walter benjamin
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