Herts &amp; Beds

<p>So glad you liked them, Linda &#8211; did you enter the comp to win them? If so, we&#8217;re picking the winner today, so good luck!</p>



<p>The local <a href="https://www.booknookshop.co.uk/?srsltid=AfmBOorRBnVvKTG8ck4zl-ODPaTD0w4pRe3T1jSOdpqeV3X1K1Gd9Ay-">Book Nook</a> in Ware may be small in size but it&#8217;s bursting with brilliant titles. A family run shop, its team of passionate bookworms, including the lovely owner Julia, are busy behind the scenes setting up author events, pre-ordering the latest releases, and giving Muddy the lowdown on THE best books to get stuck into this World Book Day. Thanks, Julia! </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-victorian-psycho-by-virginia-feito"><a href="https://www.booknookshop.co.uk/products/victorian-psycho-by-feito-virginia?_pos=1&amp;_sid=0714a62f5&amp;_ss=r">Victorian Psycho</a> by Virginia Feito</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="800" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/victorianpsycho1250-800x1000.jpg" alt="Victorian Psycho book" class="wp-image-89549" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/victorianpsycho1250-800x1000.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/victorianpsycho1250-640x800.jpg 640w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/victorianpsycho1250.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></figure>



<p>&#8220;In <em>Victorian Psycho</em>, Virginia Feito weaves an irresistibly gothic and witty satire of Victorian society told through the psychological tale of a murderess governess. When she takes the position at the oppressive stately home of the Pounds family, Winifred, has difficulty keeping her dangerous urges to herself.&#8221;</p>



<p>Reviewed by Julia, Bookshop Manager</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-blue-sisters-by-coco-mellors"><a href="https://www.booknookshop.co.uk/products/blue-sisters-by-mellors-coco?_pos=2&amp;_sid=013ab441b&amp;_ss=r">Blue Sisters</a> by Coco Mellors</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="800" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/Bluesistersuse-800x1000.jpg" alt="Blue Sisters Book" class="wp-image-89553" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/Bluesistersuse-800x1000.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/Bluesistersuse-640x800.jpg 640w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/Bluesistersuse.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></figure>



<p>“Three siblings from different corners of the world reunite in New York to mourn the loss of their fourth sister. I loved how the author brings the character’s together despite their differences. Their love for each other is visible despite their disagreements and Coco Mellors does a fantastic job at getting this across while still emphasising their individual struggles.”</p>



<p>Reviewed by Daisy, Bookshop Assistant</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-book-of-george-by-kate-greathead"><a href="https://www.booknookshop.co.uk/products/the-book-of-george-by-kate-greathead">The Book of George</a> by Kate Greathead</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="800" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/BookofGeorgeresize-800x1000.jpg" alt="The Book of George" class="wp-image-89554" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/BookofGeorgeresize-800x1000.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/BookofGeorgeresize-640x800.jpg 640w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/BookofGeorgeresize.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></figure>



<p>“I loved this funny, astute, and unexpectedly moving never-coming-of-age tale for millennials. Every sentence in this novel glitters with insight and humour. A perceptive and tender portrayal of an aggrieved young man struggling to find his place in the world, it is a portrait of our times and the complicated relationships that define our adulthood.”</p>



<p>Reviewed by Sam, Assistant Bookshop Manager</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ward-d-by-freida-mcfadden"><a href="https://www.booknookshop.co.uk/products/ward-d-a-taut-psychological-thriller-from-the-author-of-the-housemaid-is-watching-by-freida-mcfadden">Ward D</a> by Freida McFadden</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="800" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/WardD1250-800x1000.jpg" alt="Ward D" class="wp-image-89558" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/WardD1250-800x1000.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/WardD1250-640x800.jpg 640w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/WardD1250.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></figure>



<p>“I was gripped by this locked room psychological thriller set in an eerie hospital ward. Amy, a medical student, who has a dark past with Ward D, finds herself spending the night on this locked psychiatric ward. The whole thing was twisty and dark, with the feeling of claustrophobia taking over. Just like Amy, we, the reader, don&#8217;t know who to trust which makes you feel uneasy until the horrifyingly shocking twist at the end.”</p>



<p>Reviewed by Sara, Events Volunteer</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-warrior-queens-amp-quiet-revolutionaries-by-kate-mosse"><a href="https://www.booknookshop.co.uk/products/warrior-queens-quiet-revolutionaries-how-women-also-built-the-world-by-mosse-kate?_pos=2&amp;_sid=b9c8534de&amp;_ss=r">Warrior Queens &amp; Quiet Revolutionaries</a> by Kate Mosse</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="800" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/KateMosse1250-800x1000.jpg" alt="Warrior Queens &amp; Quiet Revolutionaries by Kate Mosse" class="wp-image-89560" style="aspect-ratio:1;width:640px;height:auto" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/KateMosse1250-800x1000.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/KateMosse1250-640x800.jpg 640w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/KateMosse1250.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></figure>



<p>“This alternative and inspiring biography of some extraordinary women of the past is a must-read for women and history lovers. Bestselling author Kate Mosse shines a light on 1,000 women from across the globe whose names and achievements deserve to be celebrated, not forgotten. As she researches the lives of these ground-breaking women, Mosse embarks on a detective story to uncover a forgotten literary genius in her own family history.”</p>



<p>Reviewed by Leueen, Schools Volunteer</p>



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World Book Day: 5 of the best books to get stuck into

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