Why are the months flying by so fast?! Slow down, Father Time! FFS! So, July. Things at the other half’s job went from worse to much-much worse and he handed in his notice at the start of the month. If all goes well he will be signing a contract with another company this week and…
Delighted to join the blog tour for Mike Gayle’s The Museum of Ordinary People today. Huge thanks to Jenny at Hodder & Stoughton for the opportunity to join and for the review copy. Let’s see what this novel is all about. Author : Mike GayleTitle : The Museum of Ordinary PeoplePages : 340Publisher : Hodder…
Hosted by Lipsy Lost and Found, my Wednesday post gives you a taste of what I’m reading this week. A similar meme is run by Taking on a World of Words. “Come home.” Vera’s mother called and Vera obeyed. In spite of their long estrangement, in spite of the memories — she’s come home, back to the…
It’s that time of year again. The ’20 Books of Summer Challenge’ hosted by Cathy is back! And after giving it some thought, so am I. I have no doubt it’s going to be a struggle to read and review 20 books before the end of August but really, it’s a much-loved tradition by now.…
Author : Diane ChamberlainTitle : The Last House on the StreetPages : 350Publisher : HeadlinePublication date : January 11, 2022 2010. A recently widowed architect moves into the home she and her late husband designed, heartbroken that he will never cross the threshold. But when disturbing things begin to happen, it’s clear that someone is…
Today I bring you some quickie thoughts on Louise Beech’s ‘Nothing Else‘ and ‘The Match‘ by Harlan Coben. There is always massive anticipation and high expectations when a new Louise Beech book finds its way into your hands. She is such a remarkable author, who easily crosses genres back and forth and cannot be confined…
According to the calendar it is April and I have no idea how that happened. A few days ago, we were sitting outside in the glorious sunshine with short sleeves. Today, however, as I type this, it’s snowing. WTF. Clearly Mother Nature suffers from hormonal moods as well. And unfortunately, the war in Ukraine rages…
Hosted by Lipsy Lost and Found, my Wednesday post gives you a taste of what I’m reading this week. A similar meme is run by Taking on a World of Words. New Year’s Eve, when the clock strikes twelve. A lavish party in one of Edinburgh’s best postcodes is sent spiralling into chaos when two guests fall…
Hosted by Lipsy Lost and Found, my Wednesday post gives you a taste of what I’m reading this week. A similar meme is run by Taking on a World of Words. England, 1176. Aelred Barling, esteemed clerk to the justices of King Henry II, is dispatched from the royal court with his young assistant, Hugo Stanton, to…
Delighted to welcome you all to the blog tour for ‘Everything Happens for a Reason’ by Katie Allen. I have an extract to share with you all today but first, here is what this novel is all about. Author : Katie AllenTitle : Everything Happens for a ReasonPages : 320Publisher : Orenda BooksPublication date :…
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