A simple, easy to read story about a time when things were ... well ... simpler! People got married and stayed married through thick and thin, like Gwen and Willie who are described in the opening paragraph of the book as being 'common folk', growing up in the farmlands of Oaklahoma. We follow them through... Continue Reading →
Book Review – Unravelling Oliver by Liz Nugent
Completely intriguing! By the time I was three quarters of the way in, I just couldn't read it fast enough, wanting to know who, what, when and how! This is an extremely cleverly constructed book, told from the perspectives of the suave, mysterious Oliver and all those who have come into contact with him and... Continue Reading →
Book Review – Blue Monday by Nicci French
The husband and wife team that is 'Nicci French' certainly know how to create a riveting page-turner! As much as I loathe reading about missing children and the pain and torment created by their loss, for all who are left behind, I just couldn't put this one down. From the opening pages, where an exasperated... Continue Reading →
New Book Review – ‘The Hypnotist’s Love Story’ by Liane Moriarty
For those of you who enjoy 'chick lit' (a term that I actually dislike because it holds the implication that books in this category are 'fluffy' and lacking in depth) with a bit of cleverness thrown in ... this one's for you. I absolutely love Liane Moriarty's books and her writing style. I thoroughly enjoyed... Continue Reading →