Doesn’t a house swap sound like a perfect premise for a thriller? Well that’s what I thought and my mind immediately started speculating what might happen in The House Swap by Rebecca Fleet. I love when a title draws me in like that. First Line of The House Swap by… Read more »
I’m a massive fan of The Anne of Green Gables series. I’ve adored the books since childhood, and my copies are ragged and show all the signs of my many re-reads. So when I heard about Marilla of Green Gables by Sarah McCoy, I immediately bought an audiobook copy. My Thoughts on Marilla of… Read more »
I’ve swooned over all but one of Kate Morton’s books. So a release of a brand new one, which happily coincided with my holiday, made for an exciting event in my reading life. First Line of The Clockmaker’s Daughter by Kate Morton “We came to Birchwood Manor because Edward said… Read more »
All I can say is if you want a great read, go ask the folks on Between My Lines Facebook Page. They recommended The Dry by Jane Harper, and it’s one scorching read. Thanks guys, you know good books. First Line of The Dry by Jane Harper It wasn’t as though… Read more »
Books that focus on social media call my name. I feel we are all trying to find our way in the brave new world of social media, and it has so many negative aspects that reading further into this whole theme is well worth the effort. Shame on You by… Read more »
Hello, my name is Trish and I’m Tudor obsessed. So reading Lady Mary by Lucy Worsley was a forgone conclusion for me. And within the pages, I discovered a fascinating blend of Tudor trickery and human insight into a character that I grew to like and admire. First Line of Lady Mary… Read more »
Relationships between sisters can swing intensely from a loving sister bond to driving you crazy, often within the same hour. But the sisters in Three Sisters, Three Queens by Philippa Gregory bring that love/hate relationship to a whole new level. Fraught with tension, and full of human frailties, I found… Read more »
I could just give you one reason to read this book. Basically because it’s a great read. But I really want to you to read it, so I’m throwing 5 reasons to read That Girl by Kate Kerrigan at you. Because more is more, right? First Line of That Girl by Kate… Read more »
The Marriage Pact by Michelle Richmond is one of those books where you think what the hell am I reading. But in a good way! I screamed at the book, rolled my eyes, and to my horror found myself understanding why the pact might work. Then back to being horrified… Read more »
When Woman of State by Simon Berthon popped into my mailbox, I was excited about the Belfast/Dublin/London settings. But I knew this book would be an experiment for me as I don’t normally read political thrillers. First Line of Woman of State by Simon Berthon “The movement needs your help.” My Thoughts… Read more »
Class by Jenny Colgan is a fast, fun, frivolous read that stirred up nostalgic feels for all the boarding school books of my childhood. And just to clear up any confusion, they were originally published under the pen name Jane Beaton, but later under the author’s real name – Jenny Colgan…. Read more »
I can’t believe I’m so late reviewing The Woman at 72 Derry Lane by Camel Harrington, as it was another of my favourite books of 2017. I think my one word summary on Goodreads sums up my feels. “Outstanding”. Yet again, I’m wearing my emotions on my book-rating-sleeve. Because when… Read more »
I’m starting this review with a very bold statement, but I stand over it with all my heart. Last Christmas in Paris is my book of the year for 2017. I don’t care that it’s only the beginning of November, I doubt any book I’ve yet to read this year… Read more »
