This is an emotional and intense read that explores the complexities of family relationships, grief, loss and trauma, and our expectations of others - especially those who are closest to us, and those who represent certain societal roles. Nina's sister Marie has been savagely attacked in her apartment, and left for dead. In having to... Continue Reading →
When Skye and her twin sister Ginny were 20 years old, they had their bright future planned: they were going to get out of their small Scottish town of Eilean Shiel, and they were heading off to America in search of fame. They had talent and youth on their side, and stars in their eyes... Continue Reading →
All proceeds from the sale of this book go towards the Bhopal Medical appeal - which provides free treatment for victims of both the Bhopal gas leak in 1984 and the toxic water left by the Union Carbide Corporation (now owned by DowDuPont). More on this later, and more information is available on the author's... Continue Reading →
With its rather unusual title and an eye-catching cover, this is one of those books that begs to be picked up and read. Told from varying points of view - even that of adored dog Stuart - this is a poignant story about loneliness, loss, melancholy, and a reminder that those who have left us... Continue Reading →
Based on actual events that happened in the early 80's when the Virgin Mary appeared to six children in the town of Medjugorje in war-torn Yugoslavia, Pilgrim is one of those books that after its beautiful cover has grabbed your eye, immediately aims itself directly at the centre of your heart! When Charlie Carthy storms... Continue Reading →
What a beautiful book! Heartbreaking ... but so, so beautiful! Audrey is terminally ill and moves in with her daughter, single mom Jess, and teenage granddaughter Mia. It was a difficult choice deciding who she should live with, Jess or her other daughter Lily, especially as the two haven't spoken for 30 years! But eventually,... Continue Reading →
