Based on the true story of Nellie Bly, the first female investigative journalist, this incredible work of historical fiction is one that's bound to stay with you long after you've turned the final page. The story begins in the late 1800's and we meet Elizabeth Cochran, fondly known as 'Pink', a determined, headstrong nine-year-old who... Continue Reading →
Once in a while a truly special book comes along that is uniquely astounding in both the historical facts that it reveals and the way in which the story is told. Even though this is a fictionalised account of Ann Lowe's life, one cannot escape the fact that this remarkable woman's life deserves a fitting... Continue Reading →
What a true joy and privilege it is to be blog touring today, not only for the fantastic Jane Green, but also for a book that I feel has taken her into a completely new realm in her writing journey. I've enjoyed all of Jane Green's previous books, but I really didn't want Sister Stardust... Continue Reading →
Nadia Hashimi's books are all deeply evocative, without becoming over-emotional. Her powerful storytelling transports readers into the very heart of her characters so that we're able to truly experience their reality: every challenge, triumph and heartbreak that they go through ... in glorious technicolour! Sparks Like Stars tells the 2-part story of Sitara who spends... Continue Reading →
Congratulations to Amanda on the publication of An Ordinary Life, this week! I'm absolutely thrilled to be participating in this blog tour of an author who I particularly admire and whose books I never fail to thoroughly enjoy and am able to highly recommend. An Ordinary Life tells the story of Molly, who actually lives... Continue Reading →
It truly fascinates me (if you read my reviews, you'll know I've said this before) that no matter how many Holocaust stories are written (many of them based on fact - yes, all of them find their basis in the facts of the Holocaust, but I mean that many are based on actual stories that... Continue Reading →
Happy publication day Catherine Hokin! Your deeply emotional WWII story only goes to prove how many unique stories there are to still be created about one of the bleakest eras of human history. Although this is a work of fiction, all of the literature based during these years finds its source in fact. Felix falls... Continue Reading →
The recent Kingsmead and Franschhoek Literary Festivals brought with them our annual fix of visiting international authors. Although we are certainly not starved of outstanding local South African authors, there does come a certain element of a thrill that ripples through our bookish circles when we hear which 'big' names will be visiting us! As... Continue Reading →
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