I’m excited to join today’s blog tour with a book that floored me with originality, thought-provoking ideas, and an intriguing family to navigate the roadmap of life with. That book is A Modern Family by Helga Flatland. Thanks to Orenda Books for letting me participate in this blog tour, and for… Read more »
The Van Apfel Girls Are Gone by Felicity McLean dazzled me with lyrical prose, a strong sense of setting, and a whimsical feel. Thanks to Random Things Tours for letting me participate in this blog tour, and for giving me the book for review consideration. As always, no matter what… Read more »
I feel privileged to be on the blogtour for Her Husband’s Mistake by Sheila O’Flanagan. Thanks Random Things Tours for the invite to join in the fun for an author I admire so much. I have a copy to giveaway on Between My Line’s Facebook Page, so hop over there to enter!… Read more »
The Blue Bench by Paul Marriner is no lighthearted, fun read. What it is instead is a beautifully written book depicting the long-lasting horrors of war. Long after the last shot is fired, the damage blasts on and on through the lives of the soldiers and their families. Thanks to Random… Read more »
I read The Country Girls by Edna O’Brien years ago, but remembered nothing of it. And as it’s the book for One City One Book in Dublin this month, I thought it was a good chance to reread it. Even better was that I was able to grab the audiobook… Read more »
This review for The Wych Elm by Tana French might sound a bit disjointed. I’m a HUGE Tana French fangirl, and I’ll chat all night about her characters, the moral dilemmas they face, and her GORGEOUS writing. But I simultaneously enjoyed this book, while also feeling a bit deflated after reading… Read more »
OK, so I’m late posting this book review Miss Marley: The Untold Story of Jacob Marley’s Sister by Vanessa Lafaye. And you might be thinking, hey that’s a Christmas story, it’s Jan now Trish! And I know but bear with me and I’ll explain all. Mostly I just want to… Read more »
What Happened That Night by Sheila O’Flanagan is my second book by this author this week, and I had forgotten what lovely reads her books are. This one features a jewellery designer and her passion for her work was hugely inspiring. My thoughts on What Happened That Night by Sheila O’Flanagan:… 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 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 »
Well if ever a book reminds you that there are two sides to every story, it’s Keep You Safe by Melissa Hill. I would have said I had little or no interest in the topic of vaccines, but this book transformed it into an absorbing subject. I engaged with all… Read more »
I flat-out loved this book! I savour books about friendship, and I adored how this book focused on the sisterhood theme, with no major romances thrown into steal the limelight. Friendship deserves the spotlight and I’m so glad that it was centre stage in Girlhood by Cat Clarke. First Line… Read more »
Countless by Karen Gregory hits a myriad of emotions, and caused me countless tears. The emotions jumped straight from the page to strike me where it hurt. In the heart, in the gut. All over. Because it’s such a realistic portrait of an eating disorder, and I ached while reading it. First Line… Read more »
