Category: General / Misc.
Review: The Rose Petal Beach
The Rose Petal Beach by Dorothy Koomson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Dorothy Koomson is fast becoming one of my favourite authors, and this is definitely the best of the four books I’ve read by her (... Read More
Book Review: The Guy Selling Rubbish
The Guy Selling Rubbish by Jack Williams My rating: 1 of 5 stars A freebie Kindle book and a quick read (well under a hour) that gave me a snigger or two. After attempting to seel so,e rubbish on ebay... Read More
Book Review: A Cromer Corpse
A Cromer Corpse by Kelvin I Jones My rating: 3 of 5 stars I was attracted to this because it had Cromer – my favourite place – in the title. When a body is pulled from the sea off Cromer w... Read More
Book Review: The Witches of Dark Root
The Witches of Dark Root by April Aasheim My rating: 3 of 5 stars I am not a fan of fantasy .. I like my novels entrenched in the real world and can’t be doing with witches, wizards or vampires ... Read More
Book Review: One True Thing by Anna Quindlen
One True Thing by Anna Quindlen My rating: 4 of 5 stars Last year I was introduced to Anna Quindlen through her book Every Last One, which was a stunning depiction of a normal, average family torn apa... Read More
Book Review: Blood Guilt
Blood Guilt by Ben Cheetham My rating: 5 of 5 stars Thoroughly enjoyed this book, which is a different take on your typical crime novel. Following the accidental death of his son, police officer Harla... Read More
Review: The Serial Dater’s Shopping List
The Serial Dater’s Shopping List by Morgen Bailey My rating: 4 of 5 stars Having had a fair amount of experience of Internet dating myself I was intrigued to read this, where a newspaper journal... Read More
Review: Looking for La La
Looking for La La by Ellie Campbell My rating: 3 of 5 stars Pretty daft read about a couple who almost break up because of some weird anonymous postcards. The storyline could have been far more myster... Read More
Thing #98 completed – take an online course
When I added this thing to the list I wasn't really sure what I was planning on doing – perhaps a creative writing course, or learning to play the guitar. But then I heard via a Facebook gro... Read More
Review: The Armada Legacy
The Armada Legacy by Scott G. Mariani My rating: 4 of 5 stars The long awaited next chapter in the Ben Hope saga! Loved this book – you know exactly what you’re going to get with these nov... Read More
Review: The List
The List by J.A. Konrath My rating: 3 of 5 stars First book I’ve read by this author and while I had to suspend my belief several times it was a good fun read. A cop has a shock when a body turn... Read More
Protected: Reaching crisis point
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Review: Can’t Live Without
Can’t Live Without by Joanne Phillips My rating: 5 of 5 stars Really enjoyed this tale of a slightly scatty single mum who loses everything in a fire. Initially she tries to get things in order ... Read More