I was looking for a light fun read when the bookish cover on The Overdue Life of Amy Byler by Kelly Harms caught my eye. And it was love at first page, as I giggled, snorted and nodded my head in empathy all the way through this gem of a… Read more »
As someone who struggles to sleep every single night, and as someone who is a big C L Taylor fan, this was a book I couldn’t wait to read. First Line of Sleep by C L Taylor “If you are reading this, then I am no longer alive.” My Thoughts… Read more »
Another chilling and thrilling book from the master of the twists Mr Coben. Often after I read a book by this author, I’m rattled by the end of it. I didn’t get that here. But what I did get was a gripping book that I couldn’t put down, as I… Read more »
The Gift of Friends by Emma Hannigan earned the easiest five stars I’ve given all year. And I’m stingy with my ratings, I don’t hand out five stars left, right and centre, I only do so when a book has earned every one. And this didn’t earn those stars on… Read more »
My lesson from Day of the Accident by Nuala Ellwood is not to give up too easily on books. Read on to see why this book rewarded me for sticking with it, despite a slow start. First Line of Day of the Accident by Nuala Ellwood Now that I’m finally… Read more »
Want to know why I was so excited to read Dirty Little Secrets by Jo Spain? Well it’s because I have come to depend on this author to deliver an exciting thriller, that will have flying through the pages, to discover well hidden secrets. And once again she hit the… Read more »
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 »
The Perfect Family by Shalini Boland hooked me like a fish at the end of a line. Only I was one happy fish to be caught and reeled in. As basically over a 24 hour period I was flopping down to read this book every chance I got. My Thoughts… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
