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I’m not sure why I keep getting drawn to books about death but here we are….another book where death is at the heart of it, or is it? Okay, so … Continue Reading Book Review: We all want impossible things by Catherine Newman
Oh, what a circus! Unless you’ve been living on Mars for the past few months, you’ll have seen some of the furore around Harry and Meghan. It’s a furore I’ve … Continue Reading Book Review: Spare …Prince Harry
Firstly, I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, managed to relax and spend time with your loved ones. I’m using that weird lull in between Christmas and New Year … Continue Reading Book Review: The First Phone Call from Heaven by Mitch Albom
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….
Britt Marie is a nag bag…. Those aren’t my words; they aren’t hers really. For those who aren’t aware; Britt Marie made an appearance in Fredrick Backman’s ‘My Grandmother sends … Continue Reading Britt Marie was here by Fredrick Backman| book review
I didn’t like it. I didn’t absolutely hate it, I finished it after all. I didn’t feel strongly about it at all, that’s probably the worst reaction to have towards … Continue Reading One day I shall astonish the world by Nina Stibbe | book review
The next time someone asks me why I read so much, I swear to God I’m going to hit them in the face with this book and then stand over … Continue Reading Book Review: The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams
I thought One Minute Later by Susan Lewis was going to be a thriller. I’ve seen it described as an emotionally gripping thriller. I don’t think I’d use the word … Continue Reading Book Review: One Minute Later by Susan Lewis
I’ve noticed a common theme in quite few of the books I’ve read this year, loads of them have left me hanging. In most cases, the endings have still been … Continue Reading Talking books: Cliffhangers…..
This is my first venture into Esther Freud’s work and, while melancholic, I couldn’t love you more is beautiful and incredibly moving. It’s the story of three generations of women, … Continue Reading Book Review: I couldn’t love you more by Esther Freud
I have mixed views on The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E Schwab. The concept and story is so intriguing, yet I wasn’t entirely sold on it. As always … Continue Reading Book Review: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
A few years ago, I read the Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris, the story of Lale a Slovakian Jew in Auschwitz forced to permanently mark his fellow prisoners. During … Continue Reading Book Review: Three Sisters by Heather Morris
Where are you indeed? Okay, I fully got swept up in Normal People – the book and tv series….I did not get swept up in Sally Rooney’s new novel, Beautiful … Continue Reading Book Review: Beautiful world where are you by Sally Rooney
I started thinking about this post months ago. My friend Sinead and I – another prolific reader – were enjoying a sunny afternoon in the garden with a few drinks. … Continue Reading Talking books: When the film is better than the book…..
During a snowstorm in England in 1910, a baby is born and dies before she can take her first breath. During a snowstorm in England in 1910, the same baby … Continue Reading Book Review: Life after life by Kate Atkinson
Happy Friday, firstly, yes, I’ve had an unexpected hiatus. I haven’t posted in two weeks. In truth, I’ve struggled to find the time. My God, I had forgotten how busy … Continue Reading Talking books…mid year review
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