The blog tour for More Manchester Than Mongolia: An Unexpected Road Trip Through Back Road Britain is officially in full swing — even if my posting schedule took a tiny, furry-related wobble. Our lovely Ruby needed an unexpected vet visit on launch day, 5th December, which knocked me sideways for a bit. She’s fine at the moment, so I’m catching up and finally sharing a roundup of the wonderful reviews that have come in so far.
Before I dive into them, a little good news: the book launch went brilliantly, and Manchester has even hit the bestseller lists on Amazon. I’m still a bit stunned, to be honest — and incredibly grateful to everyone who bought, downloaded, reviewed, or cheered from the sidelines. I cannot thank you enough!
And honestly? These early blog tour reviews have really lifted my spirits this week.
Here’s what readers and reviewers have been saying:
📚 4 December — @readabookandlearnanewword
FIVE STARS 5★ on Goodreads
“A Moon With A View had me in tears of laughter… Just brilliant.”
Kelly @readabookandlearnaword
📚 5 December — Novel Delights
“For so many reasons I loved being immersed in the chaotic world of Jacqueline (Jackie) Lambert as she shared her unexpected adventures through the back roads of England…”
@noveldelights
As a book blogger and reviewer for Manchester Post, Stockport Post, Trafford Post, Salford Post & Cheshire East Post, as well as a NetGalley Professional Reader and Top Reviewer, I was thrilled that Novel Delights chose to feature my book!
You can read Novel Delight’s FULL REVIEW on WordPress HERE
📚 8 December — Book Mark! Facebook Group
FIVE STARS 5★ on Goodreads & Amazon
“A really good travel book, different, bright, breezy but honest and true…”
Mark Fearn, Book Mark
It’s always lovely when a big, active reading community gets involved — and those 5★ Amazon and Goodreads reviews are a definite boost!
📚 9 December — @fatguyreading
FOUR STARS 4★
“I thoroughly enjoyed this read. It’s down to earth, it’s genuine, authentic, and honest-to-goodness.”
@fatguyreading
I’ll continue sharing each new stop as the tour rolls on, and I’ll post another roundup at the end. Huge thanks to everyone who’s read, reviewed, downloaded, commented, or just followed along so far — and to everyone sending kind messages about Ruby. She’s currently snoring like a chainsaw and supervising from her blanket, so I think we can take that as approval.
More updates soon — and more chaos, travel tales, and Beast-related nonsense to come! If you’ve enjoyed the tour so far, feel free to share any of the posts or leave a review — it really helps.
The tour is organised by Anne Cater of Random Things Through My Letterbox.
Interactive Blog Tour Schedule More Manchester Than Mongolia
Here’s an interactive version of the blog tour timetable. Please feel free to visit each blogger’s site on the day to see what they have to say. Views, likes and shares are always appreciated!
| 04 Dec | @readabookandlearnanewword |
| 05 Dec | @noveldelights Book blogger & book reviewer for Manchester Post, NetGalley Professional Reader & Top Reviewer |
| 08 Dec | Book Mark! on Facebook |
| 09 Dec | @fatguyreading |
| 10 Dec | @davechatsgames |
| 11 Dec | @_lozzieloves |
| 12 Dec | @lisasloveforbooks1971 |
| 15 Dec | @is_this_mutton_ Nominated for British Book Blogger of the Year 2025 |
About More Manchester Than Mongolia
More Manchester than Mongolia is the true story of what happens when COVID-19 stranded us in Blighty in an ex-army truck camper laughably over-engineered for the quaint English countryside. Undeterred, we set out to explore the hidden marvels of our homeland – and discover whether fortune really does favour the brave…
Read More Manchester Than Mongolia
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All my other books are available as ebooks or paperbacks on Amazon. Click the links below to find them – they make pawfect Christmas gifts for the traveller, dog lover, or RV nut in your life!
Although they are part of a series, following what happened since we gave up work to travel full time, each book is a stand-alone tale.
World Wide Walkies 
Congratulations, Jaqueline! The positive feedback you’ve received is wonderful and well deserved. It’s obvious you’ve worked very hard. 🙂
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Thank you, Nancy. It is hard work sometimes, but I love writing and feedback like this makes it all worthwhile!
Thanks fior dropping in, reading, and commenting 🙂
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These reviews are splendid and I’m sure they lifted your spirits. I hope Ruby is doing better. Those fur babies of ours are so precious. I can’t wait to read this book!
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Thank you so much, Darlene! I really hope you enjoy it when you get to it.
Ruby is fine. She has another vet visit on Monday, but I’m sure all will be well. I just wish I could explain that to her!
You’re right, I just adore my fur babies and wish I could take any pain or discomfort for them! 🙂
Thanks again for your good wishes. 🙂
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What super reviews, Jackie! I’m so pleased you had a successful blog tour, and it sounds as if the hosts loved it as much as I did. Well done!
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Val.
The book does seem to have been well received which is always satisfying 🙂
Thanks again. xx
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