I’m sad to say that I’m very conflicted about Pointe by Brandy Colbert. The cover lured me in, the blurb had me racing to the till to pay for the book, but then I started reading. And it all shot downhill from there. I didn’t get the black-swan-like ballet book… Read more »
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Book Review: Woman of State by Simon Berthon
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 »
Books I Didn’t Finish (and I’ve zero regrets)
I’ve written before how about I think every reader has the right to choose whether to DNF or persevere to the very last full stop. If I tell you that this summer, I had lots of Books I Didn’t Finish and how I’ve zero regrets, then I think you’ll see which… Read more »
Book Review: A Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena
A Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena is my first book by this author. I raced through the pages of it’s deceptively simple plot. What looked simple on the surface was far from the case. Suffice to say, it grabbed my attention to ensure it won’t be my last… Read more »
Bookish Christmas Memories
Indulge me! This post is all about me wallowing in nostalgic memories. But if Christmas isn’t a time for nostalgia, then I don’t know when is. I’m letting my brain wander down memory lane, and pretty typical for me, that lane leads directly to my bookshelves. And all the way… Read more »
TWITTERESQUE REVIEWS: 3 Twisty Thrillers REVIEWED IN 140 CHARACTERS OR LESS!
Twitteresque reviews are for books where I never wrote a full review but I want to give you a flavour of how I felt during the book. All in 140 characters or less! Today I want to share 3 Twisty Thrillers that gave my mind a workout chasing after all the… Read more »
Book Review: The Girl I Used To Know by Faith Hogan
The Girl I Used to Know by Faith Hogan is an entertaining, and lively read about second chances, taking control of your life, and the power of friendship. Which is exactly the kind of inspiring and uplifting read that I love to snuggle up with. First Line of The Girl… Read more »
The Christmas Book Bloggers Tag #ChristmasBookBloggersTag
I love participating in tags, as you get to reveal all sorts of interesting titbits that you don’t get to divulge in your book reviews. So I decided to create a Christmas themed one to spread some bookish festive cheer. Introducing The Christmas Book Bloggers Tag. I’d love if you… Read more »
Book Review: Class by Jenny Colgan
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 »
Book Review: The Dark Lake by Sarah Bailey
Heads up to all fans of police procedural thrillers, Sarah Bailey is the new author in town, and she is one to watch! I saw The Dark Lake by Sarah Bailey by Instagram a few times, and it caught my eye with its intruguing tagline “A town of secrets waiting to… Read more »
The Oldest 5 books on my Goodreads to-read Shelf – Stay or Go?
Some time ago, I saw a post on Fictionophile where she attempts to cull her Goodreads TBR list. You click on your Goodreads to-read shelf, sort in ascending date-added, and consider the oldest books to see if you still want to read them or not. I figured it sounded like… Read more »
Book Review: The Woman at 72 Derry Lane by Camel Harrington
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 »
Book Review : Last Christmas in Paris by Hazel Gaynor & Heather Webb
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 »