British Books on TV This Month + More British Book Bargains


If you're anything like me, you probably enjoy checking out your favourite British books when they make their way to the screen. So - here's a quick look at what's on the premiere schedule for our US readers (which is most of you) this month:


19 British Books Set Around Canals & Narrowboats



British Book Bargains...

Though prices can always change quickly, all of these books were deeply discounted in ebook format at time of writing.

The Turn of Midnight by Minette Walters - In 1348 England, as the Black Death ravages the land, Lady Anne and serf Thaddeus Thurkell risk everything to secure freedom and survival for their quarantined community.

The Blackpool Highflyer by Andrew Martin - In the summer of 1905, Jim Stringer's seaside train journey to Blackpool takes a deadly turn when a sabotaged line leads to a passenger’s death.

The Unexpected Past of Miss Jane Austen by Ada Bright - In this time-travel sequel to The Particular Charm of Miss Jane Austen, Rose and Dr. Aiden Trevellyan follow Jane Austen back to 1813, uncovering surprising connections to Austen’s world and Rose’s past.

The Curious Affair of the Third Dog by Patricia Moyes - Henry Tibbett untangles a village mystery involving a missing dog, a jailed resident, and his own unexpected turn in drag, in this refreshingly literal tale.


Whispers of the Dead by Simon Beckett - Forensic pathologist Dr. David Hunter leaves the UK for Tennessee’s Body Farm, only to face a killer whose forensic expertise turns a manhunt into a chilling battle of wits. -->This entire series is on sale

Lovely Bits of Old England by John Betjeman - This collection showcases John Betjeman’s Telegraph writings, celebrating England’s past while critiquing the rapid cultural and architectural changes of his era.

Outlander & the Real Jacobites by Shona Kinsella - Explore the true story of the 1745 Jacobite uprising, from clan life and 18th-century medicine to Bonnie Prince Charlie’s campaign and the Battle of Culloden.

The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins - This classic work on evolution offers a gene-centered perspective, with a new epilogue reflecting on its enduring impact 40 years later.


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