Today, in Caithness, the sun is shining and the air is clear. I'm sure it will come as no surprise to anyone reading this blog that, certain weathers and certain times of the year ignite certain music in me. And, on late winter days which are filled with sunshine, I am usually to be found singing the songs of The Spinners . Inevitably, I start humming different ones of their songs (and of course adapting them to be about Orlando and Jess) as I go around doing different things. But I remember almost all the words to them. I haven't heard a lot of them in years, but they are all there, rooted in my memory. It is truly fascinating to think about how these songs have passed through history. They are part of my own nostalgia, which is why crisp sunny mornings make me incapable of ignoring the temptation to sing them, but they are part of something much bigger. There are songs amongst them which are a newer step in the folk music movement. Songs like Silver in the Stubble are amongs...
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Our focus book this week is
Beneath a Darkening Sky
by Judith Crow
This collection of gothic horror short stories is a thrilling and terrifying compilation, designed to send shivers down your spine while getting you turning the pages.
We love this book because it contains ten brilliant stories that will stick with you long after you've read the final page.
But you needn't take our word for it! Here what other readers are saying on Goodreads:
"I was so excited to read each one and had a tingly feeling before and after each one. I loved the whole book and was sad when I was on the last story."
"I like how quick these stories are, snippets but full stories in their own right. Well written, engaging and thought provoking. Loved it!"
"I loved these books flow of the stories and the writing gripped me from the off. I really enjoy fairytale retelling and these were very clever with ghostly folklore and supernatural events woven into them."
"I really enjoyed the gothic feel and how there was a continuous atmosphere throughout. Each story was different and unique with some interesting twists and turns woven in."
"OMG!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE, LOVE, LOVED THIS BOOK, AN ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, GRIPPING AND PAGE TURNING EXPLOSIVE MUST READ!!"
And, to top it all, Beneath a Darkening Sky was the winner of the Short Story (Published) category in the International Eyelands Book Prize!
Because this is our focus book for the week, we'll be running a giveaway on Tiktok, Facebook, BSky and Instagram. We'll be giving away a copy of the book, along with two spooky gothic candles and, to top it all off with a super gothic feel, a feather quill. To enter, go to Tiktok, Facebook, BSky or Instagram and like the giveaway post on Wednesday, and follow us, or sign up to the Crowvus monthly newsletter here.
Don't want to wait to find out if you've won the giveaway? You can buy your own copy of Beneath a Darkening Sky here!
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