After some requests and under much duress, here is my much anticipated review of THE movie of the year (so far … and it’s only mid-February!): We’re still in the midst of all the hype, after just one weekend of Fifty Shades – a weekend which smashed every previous box-office record in film history (it’s... Continue Reading →

I received a copy of this book through THE Book Club in return for my honest review. Wow! This is a dense and intense read that is both gripping and uncomfortable. It investigates the unnerving topics of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and domestic  violence. Alex and Juliet are living a seemingly idyllic life with... Continue Reading →

Ever since I read Sharon Maas’s ‘Of Marriageable Age’ almost 15 years ago (it’s original release was in 2000!), it has remained one of my favourite books of all time. Periodically I would check on Google and Amazon to see if I’d missed a new book that she’d written, and finally, my long wait has... Continue Reading →

Brenda Silverman, renowned socialite, respected member of the Johannesburg Jewish community, and wife to esteemed, philanthropic businessman, Alan Silverman, is found dead in her bed in her luxurious Northern Suburbs home. The close-knit community is shattered by this tragedy; even more so when it emerges that foul play is suspected. Fledgling journalist Tracy Jacobs, who... Continue Reading →

Showtime Australia’s Johnny Van Grinsven really is a miracle worker! His determination to feature the world’s top talent led him to find the phenomenon that is Belinda Davids, whose hometown is Port Elizabeth, South Africa. And it is in front of a South African audience that Davids is currently expressing her humility and gratitude for... Continue Reading →

Once you pick this up, you won’t be able to put it down! It’s a fast-paced thriller that never lets up and doesn’t disappoint. Rachel travels on the same train every day, twice a day: the 8.04 in the morning, and then the 17.56 back again in the evening. It’s a drudging commute, but she... Continue Reading →

I received a complimentary copy of this book (on request) in exchange for my honest review. Fern is hiding out near the town of Asolo in Italy at the home of her Aunt Susan, an endearing, scatty romance writer. She’s trying to escape the tragedy of losing her fiancé Harry in a devastating fire and... Continue Reading →

I received a complimentary copy of this book (on request) in exchange for my honest review. Quirky would-be sleuth Emily Castles is back in another fast-paced short story mystery! Emily is thrown into a bit of a whirlwind when she innocently delivers a letter (mistakenly delivered to her own address) to her neighbour:  dramatic, attention-seeking... Continue Reading →

What should have been a compelling read was spoiled for me by the multitude of spelling, grammatical and syntax errors! The lack of visible editing made this book very challenging for me to finish. That said, the idea is good, although not very well implemented. I guessed the ‘who’ and the ‘why’ about halfway through,... Continue Reading →