Scottish novelist Jenny Colgan is best known for heartwarming books that appeal primarily to women (though she's also been known to do a bit of sci-fi). With titles like The Cafe by the Sea, Little Beach Street Bakery, and The Bookshop on the Corner, her best-known books seem designed with one aim - to give the reader a warm, cosy space to spend a bit of time. They're not to everyone's taste, but there's no denying she's brightened up many a day.

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That's why we were so delighted for her when we saw a recent piece in The Times about the gorgeous Scottish castle her and her family have purchased. If you enjoy reading about that sort of thing, you can check out the article (with plenty of pretty photos) HERE.

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​16 Atmospheric British Novels Set on the Moors - From Wuthering Heights to The Hound of the Baskervilles, Britain's moors have long been key to setting a certain type of mood. In this post, we take a look at more than a dozen novels set on or around the moors.

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New in the Last Week...

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• ​Hanging Question by Candy Denman - Police doctor Callie Hughes suspects foul play in a fisherman’s death, but she'll have to convince her skeptical partner to investigate further.
• ​The Book of Witching by CJ Cooke - Clem races to uncover the truth when her daughter claims to be possessed by the spirit of an ancient witch after a tragic hiking accident.
• ​Mistletoe Magic in the Highlands by Bella Osborne - Olivia heads to Scotland to confront her seemingly perfect online romance, only to find her "boyfriend" has no idea who she is.
• ​The Good Daughter by Sarah Edghill - Eve’s world unravels as she discovers a devastating family secret while juggling the demands of her son, ex-partner, and ailing mother.
• ​Admiral: Thomas Kydd by Julian Stockwin - As Napoleon escapes exile, Admiral Kydd must gather a fleet to thwart a looming French invasion and save England from disaster.

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• ​The Snow Angel by Dilly Court - Rose is determined to uncover the identity of a lost child found in a nativity scene, leading her on a journey of hope and healing.
• ​Home for Christmas by Heidi Swain - Bella reluctantly hosts a Christmas-hating author in her cozy home, but unexpected sparks may turn their clashing into holiday romance.
• ​I Haven't Been Entirely Honest With You by Miranda Hart - Actress and comedian Miranda Hart candidly shares her last decade of highs and lows, revealing personal insights about long-term illness...and a new love.
• ​The Cottage by the Sea by Keri Beevis - Grieving widow Jess’s search for new love online uncovers sinister secrets that threaten to drag her into the darkness of her past.
• ​The Guilty Patient by Luana Lewis - Struggling with lost memories, a woman confesses to possibly killing her friend, as buried secrets begin to unravel in therapy.

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More to Read...

​22 Must-Read British Regional Crime Series - You won't find most of these in your local bookshop (unless you live in the UK), but if you enjoy reading crime novels set in a variety of areas around the country, they're worth exploring.

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​26 Spooky British Movies for Creepy Autumn Nights - Looking for something spooky to watch in between books? These creepy British films might fit the bill.

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"Though they spent so much time trying to make themselves beautiful, you were not supposed to admit to women that beauty mattered."

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Robert Galbraith, The Silkworm​

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