Quiet Novels

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Writers on Location – Elizabeth Hay on the Lake of Many Bays, Ontario

Posted by Isabel Costello ⋅ May 12, 2017 ⋅ 4 Comments

After a burst of activity I have finalized the guest line-up for June and July and next week it’s the Summer 2017 Sofa Spotlight – a full dozen titles as in previous years (so much for my intention to scale back by doing it quarterly). I am honoured that so many incredible writers contribute to … Continue reading →

Guest Author – Stephanie Butland in Praise of the ‘Quiet Book’

Posted by Isabel Costello ⋅ October 14, 2015 ⋅ 45 Comments

Usually (and officially) when a guest author writes for the Literary Sofa it begins with me enjoying their book, getting in touch and suggesting a related topic that will interest my readers. Occasionally it’s the other way round and when Stephanie Butland offered me a piece in praise of the ‘quiet novel’, I didn’t hesitate. … Continue reading →