Booktime Magazine

In July & August Booktime, we interview Charlotte Mendelson about her new novel Wife, a frank and funny depiction of a relationship, between Zoe and Penny, as they face separation. Books Are My Bag

In July & August Booktime, we take a look at The Beanstalk Murder by P.G. Bell, a fun blend of fairytale adventure and murder mystery. Books Are My Bag

In July & August Booktime, we take a look at Queenless by Polish author Mira Marcinów. In this original and powerful novel, the young narrator tries to make sense of her relationship with her mother, and her mother’s illness and death. Books Are My Bag

In July & August Booktime, we take a look at Bill Edrich by Leo McKinstry, which reveals the remarkable life story of one of cricketing’s greatest characters. Books Are My Bag

In July & August Booktime, we interview Ruth Ware about her new thriller One Perfect Couple. Lyla and her boyfriend Nico sign up for a reality TV show filmed on an island in the Indian Ocean, but things start to go wrong... Books Are My Bag

In July & August Booktime, we interview Alysoun Owen, editor of the Writers' & Artists' Yearbook. With more than 4500 contacts across the media and publishing industries, it is an essential volume for any writer or artist. Books Are My Bag

In July & August Booktime, we interview illustrator and printmaker Lo Cole about his bright and brilliant children's picture books Doris and Lionel. Books Are My Bag

In July & August Booktime, we take a look at Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reum, translated by Shanna Tan. Now in paperback, it's a heartwarming Korean novel about the healing power of books. Books Are My Bag

In July & August Booktime, we interview author Roger Lewis about his playful, witty and highly acclaimed biography of superstar acting couple Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, Erotic Vagrancy. Books Are My Bag

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Coming soon to independent bookshops.... July & August Booktime, featuring Lost Ordinary Magic by Rob Lowe aka Supermundane on the cover! Books Are My Bag

In May & June Booktime, we take a look at Honey, the debut novel from Isabel Banta. Steeped in the atmosphere and music of the 1990s and 2000s, it charts the rise of superstar singer Amber Young, as she becomes public property. Books Are My Bag

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In May & June Booktime, we take a look at Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, a new edition of the classic children's novel by Ian Fleming, with new illustrations by Thomas Gilbert. Books Are My Bag

In May & June Booktime we interview Gabriel Smith about his original and unsettling debut novel BRAT. Books Are My Bag

In May & June Booktime we take a look at Four Eids & A Funeral, a funny and poignant YA Muslim romcom by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé and Adiba Jaigirdar. Books Are My Bag

In May & June Booktime, we interview Mark Bostridge about his book In Pursuit of Love. Combining a travelogue with biography, history and memoir, it chronicles his search for the truth about Adèle Hugo, the daughter of French writer Victor Hugo. Books Are My Bag

In May & June Booktime, we interview Charlie Higson about his book On His Majesty's Secret Service, an official adventure featuring James Bond, as he is tasked with preventing the disruption of the coronation of Charles III. Books Are My Bag

In May & June Booktime, we feature an interview with Elizabeth Macneal about her new novel The Burial Plot, which follows tricksters Bonnie and Crawford in 19th century London. Books Are My Bag

In May & June Booktime, we interview Kacie Rose about her book You Deserve Good Gelato. Kacie left her life in New York City and moved to Italy in 2021. She shares her story and offers advice to anyone wanting to embrace travel and different cultures. Books Are My Bag

In May & June Booktime, we interview author and illustrator Tom Percival about his new children's book The Wrong Shoes, a sensitive and moving exploration of child poverty. Books Are My Bag

In May & June Booktime, we interview Dutch author Johanna van Veen about her brilliantly dark gothic novel My Darling Dreadful Thing. A young woman, Roos, claims to have a mischievous spirit companion... but can she be trusted? Books Are My Bag

In May & June Booktime, we take a look at children's book The Girl Who Couldn't Lie by Sanghani. In this fresh and funny new story, Priya finds herself in trouble when a magic bangle forces her to be brutally honest! Books Are My Bag

In May & June Booktime, we interview Bridget Collins about her new book The Silence Factory. A deeply atmospheric novel set in the 19th century, it is a story about love, desire, perception and corruption. Books Are My Bag

In May & June Booktime, we interview author Juli Min about her new book Shanghailanders, an innovative novel which follows a Shanghai family – Leo, Eko and their three daughters – backwards in time from 2040 to 2014. Books Are My Bag

In May & June Booktime, we interview author Giles Smith about his new book My! My! which is an brilliantly entertaining and personal look at the enduring popularity of ABBA and their music, from one of their fans. Books Are My Bag

In May & June Booktime, we interview Dan Rouse about her new kids' guide The Children's Book of Wildlife Watching, which is full of information, tips and craft activities for spotting and attracting wildlife. Books Are My Bag

In May & June Booktime, we take a look at Ultra-Processed People by Chris van Tulleken, which lifts the lid on the on the ultra-processed food we eat and what it does to our bodies. Books Are My Bag