Books as Individuals

Last week, we shared a blog about our Children's and Young Adult books , with a promise to share some bookish ideas for adults the following week. And here we are! We don't really go in for the "books for him/her/it" thing, and a number of our books don't fit snuggly in with market genres, so instead we're going to give you a brief introduction to our books as individuals. Why? Because our books are as unique as our readers: we do not like to pigeon-hole. Proudly introducing our books... Filled with nature, memories, and ecological warning, Child of the Earth is a companion book to Susan's monthly blogs . Child of the Earth takes the reader through a wildlife year in rural Lincolnshire and very rural Northern Scotland. Interspersed with short fiction, poetry, and pictures, it truly is a gem of a book. But you don't need to take our word for it - this book was a Wishing Shelf Book Award Finalist . The beginnings of a family saga, Day's Dying Gl...

Books as Individuals

Last week, we shared a blog about our Children's and Young Adult books, with a promise to share some bookish ideas for adults the following week. And here we are!

We don't really go in for the "books for him/her/it" thing, and a number of our books don't fit snuggly in with market genres, so instead we're going to give you a brief introduction to our books as individuals. Why? Because our books are as unique as our readers: we do not like to pigeon-hole.

Proudly introducing our books...

Filled with nature, memories, and ecological warning, Child of the Earth is a companion book to Susan's monthly blogs. Child of the Earth takes the reader through a wildlife year in rural Lincolnshire and very rural Northern Scotland. Interspersed with short fiction, poetry, and pictures, it truly is a gem of a book.
But you don't need to take our word for it - this book was a Wishing Shelf Book Award Finalist.

The beginnings of a family saga, Day's Dying Glory and Beneath Black Cloud and White explore the adventures of the Tenterchilt family around the turn of the nineteenth century.

Beneath Black Clouds and White is set against the backdrop of the abolition movement in the 1790s, while Day's Dying Glory explores family life during the Napoleonic Wars.

A Crowvus bestseller!

Child of the Isle is a memoir of childhood in rural Lincolnshire during the 1950s and 1960s.

This book is based on a successful series of blogs about Susan's childhood. Including photographs and nostalgic anecdotes, this is a book which not only tells the story of a way of life now gone, but also inspires readers to connect with this wonderful recollection of everyday adventures.

This book is a change of direction from Virginia's usual writing. Baptism of Fire follows two broken individuals who are brought together in their need of one another: a man born to be a father, and a boy desperate for a safe home.

Described as a "compelling, character-driven thriller", this books swings from heartrending to heart-warming as it follows these two lives which tragic circumstances have brought together.

Winner of the 2022 Coffee Pot Book Club award for Supernatural Historical Fiction and Shortlisted in the 2022 Rubery Book Prize and the Chanticleer Chaucer Award, The Year We Lived has ignited the imagination of readers around the world since its release in 2021.

This is the story of Edith and her brother Robert, Saxons in the age of Normans. But there is something more at work than an invading force, and this book features an ending which has left readers "laughing with delight at how cleverly it was all woven together".

Winner of the Eyelands Book Prize for short stories, Beneath a Darkening Sky is a perfect companion to a dark winter's night.

10 stories of the supernatural, each one taking the reader into the realms of darkness with an artistry akin to M.R. James and Edgar Allan Poe. From ghosts to trows, werewolves to witches, this is gothic horror at its best.

Set in the aftermath of the failed Jacobite rebellion, Caledon is the story of an unlikely leader.

This Historical Fantasy is the opening book in a series of adventures which delves deep into the Scottish landscape as the Clan of Caledon fight to bring justice for the people of their country.

One of the Spirit 360 creative commissions, Haunting Whispers of Highland Waters draws from personal stories of the Highlands.

When Zip and Irene Cooper decide to tour the NC500, they discover more then they expected about their country, themselves and each other. The perfect book to accompany a journey.

We're not the only ones to think so, this book was shortlisted in the Chanticleer Shorts Award.

Haunted by events of his recent past, Raighvan Park promises safety to Lord Stretton. But this decision to visit is one he may regret forever.

The Folly at Raighvan Park was shortlisted for the Eyelands Book Prize. This book was inspired by a folk tale from Leicestershire.

The latest release in our adult catalogue, Child at the Pantry Door is an exploration of life through the appreciation of food. This book is in keeping with Susan's other books, reflecting on the past and looking forward to the future with a sense of hope.

We at Crowvus love to keep the tradition of Christmas ghost stories alive. Our Crowvus Christmas Ghost Story Anthologies are the winning and shortlisted stories from our annual competition.

For a combination of fiction, commentary, and poetry, Crowvus has its Hooded journal. These range from topics to genres, and feature our broadest range of author voices.

Book Review - Mrs Murray's Home

I'm thrilled to be taking part in the book tour for this really enjoyable book "Mrs Murray's Home" by Emily-Jane Hills Orford! Mrs Murray's Home Blurb Home is where the heart is, or so they say. It’s also been said that a home is a person’s castle. But home is also with family and friends. Mrs. Murray longs for home, the family home, a castle an ocean away. The Brownies also crave for home, the same castle Mrs. Murray considers home. And Granny? Mary’s Granny hasn’t been home since she was Mary’s age. It’s time to visit the homeland, Scotland. Mary’s excited to tag along with Granny, Mrs. Murray and the Brownies. And then there’s the witch. The one they thought they’d killed. And the treasure. The one they had found. And it all ties together, for better or for worse. Join the adventure in book 3 of the popular “Piccadilly Street Series”. Review I loved most of the characters, in particular Brunny. He seemed human (although, of course,...

Book Review: A Paraphrase of "Paradise Lost" For Youngsters

Blurb: This retelling of books V and VI of the epic poem Paradise Lost, written by John Milton, follows the story of Satan's rebellion and fall from grace. The Father announces his heir, Satan rebels, Abdiel tries to reason with the fallen angels, followed by a war scarring Heaven's landscape. Brother against brother, the rebellious few against their Father, a family torn apart by war, concluded by the victor, the Father's chosen Son, casting the disobedient out of paradise. Excerpt: At God’s declaration of war, dark clouds covered all of Heaven and smoke began to roll down the sacred hill. Then the countless hosts of Heaven marched on the enemy, fully armed from head to toe with helmets, spears, and shields. Satan gathered together his army as well. He stood on his chariot, bright as the Sun, surrounded by his fiery angels with their golden shields, and marched toward the throne of God. He hoped that if he moved swiftly enough, he could ...

Book Tour - Total Blueprint for World Domination by Jolene Stockman

Front Cover It's great to part of this book's journey! When my parents bought me my sewing machine many years ago, the gift tag read "believe in your ability and this will become your best friend" or something to that ilk. This book reminded me a little of that - it gives you the matter-of-fact motivational speech needed by some many youngsters. 4 Stars! "Total Blueprint for World Domination" is an inspirational book for young people. Young people need to think big, and believe in themselves, and this book certainly helps with that! There are motivational speeches and activities gallore. Some of the activities have been seen before, but others are new to me. Occasionally, books heap activities onto the reader like nobody's business, but this book gets it just right. Not too many, and not too few. The reader is left feeling like they can take part without worrying about the time! And did I mention the graphics? The design of the book i...

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