Author Patricia Nicol reveals a selection of the best books on: Birdsong 

Author Patricia Nicol reveals a selection of the best books on: Birdsong Patricia Nicol’s family participated in the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, explores historic racism in American South  Where The Crawdads Sing, follows a child more attuned to birds than people By Patricia Nicol For The Daily Mail … Read more

Best books on VE Day: Author Patricia Nicol suggests tomes on war

Best books on VE Day: Author Patricia Nicol suggests tomes on war Patricia Nicol suggests Victor Victoria Hislop’s novel Those Who Are Loved She also recommended Kate Atkinson’s book Life After Life about Ursula Todd In the month to April 17, more Londoners died of Covid than Blitz’s worst month But this Friday, the lesson to take … Read more

Best books on hero doctors: Author Patricia Nicol recommends tomes featuring medical practitioners

Best books on hero doctors: Author Patricia Nicol recommends tomes featuring medical practitioners Patricia Nicol shared a selection of fascinating books featuring hero doctors  Somerset Maugham’s The Painted Veil was inspired by his own medical studies  Rebecca Abrams’ Touching Distance is based on the story of Alexander Gordon By Patricia Nicol For The Daily Mail … Read more

Best books on home tutoring: Author Patricia Nicol suggests the best books for education

Best books on home tutoring: Author Patricia Nicol suggests the best books for education Millions of parents across the country are home-schooling while isolating She said her sons are aged eight and 11 and are in year 4 and year 6 at school Patricia Nicol said that thankfully the Easter holidays will soon be upon … Read more

Best books on dogs: Author Patricia Nicol suggests novels focused on canine companions

Best books on dogs: Author Patricia Nicol suggests novels focused on canine companions Author Patricia Nicol has shared a selection of books on four-legged friends Lily And The Octopus by American Steven Rowley comes to terms with loss Saving Missy by Beth Morrey involves a solitary old lady who craves company By Patricia Nicol For … Read more