Reflections on grief
Grief is weird. There, I said it. Aside from the odd meme about grief not being a ‘linear journey’, no one ever really talks about grief and how it feels … Continue Reading Reflections on grief
Book Review: Wish you were here yet? by James Crookes
It’s just turned 9pm on Tuesday, I’m in bed in my part time home (a hotel in Newcastle), I had every intention of a ridiculously early night but instead I’ve … Continue Reading Book Review: Wish you were here yet? by James Crookes
Book Review: Carrie Soto is back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
During the summer, while in bed with bloody Covid, I finally got around to reading Malibu Rising and really enjoyed it. Now in that book, there was one character that … Continue Reading Book Review: Carrie Soto is back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Book Review: Undoctored by Adam Kay
Have you ever read a book that’s so hilarious that you’ve got some pretty funny looks on the train because your witch like cackle is ringing out for all the … Continue Reading Book Review: Undoctored by Adam Kay
Book review| Ten Years by Pernille Hughes
My pledge to catch up on book reviews is not exactly going well, in fact I’ve fallen further behind, so I’d better crack on before I forget what each book … Continue Reading Book review| Ten Years by Pernille Hughes
Talking books: 2022 so far….
So, we’re into the last quarter of the year already. Yeah, I don’t know where the time has gone either. Anyway, as we hurtle towards December, I thought it was … Continue Reading Talking books: 2022 so far….
Book Review| Another Life by Jodie Chapman
Another Life by Jodie Chapman’s been lingering on my kindle for years, bought on a whim like so many others and then forgotten about. I’ve clearly been in the mood for … Continue Reading Book Review| Another Life by Jodie Chapman
Book Review| Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney
Wowzers! This was a bloody good read. Daisy Darker is my third Alice Feeney book and with this one, she’s cemented herself as one of my favourite thriller writers. **SPOILER … Continue Reading Book Review| Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney
#Blogtober lets be realistic….
A couple of weeks ago, I had the grand idea of taking part in #Blogtober for the first time. For those who aren’t aware of what Blogtober is, it takes … Continue Reading #Blogtober lets be realistic….
Taylor Hawkins tribute concert (Wembley)
One 25th March this year, I was devastated by the death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins. I’d never before really understood people’s outpouring of grief at the death of a … Continue Reading Taylor Hawkins tribute concert (Wembley)
Book Review: Truly, Madly, Amy by Kerry Wilkinson
What a delicious book Truly, Madly, Amy is. I’ve never read any of Kerry Wilkinson’s books before. Truly, Madly, Amy is him going in a different direction, he usually writes crime fiction or thrillers. This does … Continue Reading Book Review: Truly, Madly, Amy by Kerry Wilkinson
Book Review: 31 songs by Nick Hornby
So, after my re-read of High Fidelity, I found myself in a music reading mood. Enter 31 Songs, also by Nick Hornby. 31 Songs is a series of personal essays, … Continue Reading Book Review: 31 songs by Nick Hornby
Talking Books: Re-reading old favourites
A few weeks ago, someone on here shared a quote from High Fidelity….. “I’m very good at the past. It’s the present I can’t understand.” And it was enough to send … Continue Reading Talking Books: Re-reading old favourites
Book Review: The Movement by Ayisha Malik
With words come power. But do you speak out or shut up? Everywhere Sara Javed goes – online or outside – everyone is shouting about something. Couldn’t they all just … Continue Reading Book Review: The Movement by Ayisha Malik
Traveller Diaries: Welcome to New Orleans
As summer draws to a close, it seems fitting that I reach the end of my American road trip posts. New Orleans has long been on my travel list. I … Continue Reading Traveller Diaries: Welcome to New Orleans
Book Review: Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead
‘Ray Carney was only slightly bent when it came to being crooked…’ I’ve had Harlem Shuffle on my back list for at least year, I think the fact I’ve actually … Continue Reading Book Review: Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead
Sarah Collins Bookworm 