I am delighted to host a book review from Orla McAlinden.
A finalist in the Greenbean Novel Fair, 2016, her new novel The Accidental Wife and other stories, is coming Summer 2016. You can find out more about Orla at www.orlamcalinden.com
I Am No One by Patrick Flanery is a novel published in 2016 by Atlantic books.
‘We’re all different.
When Ismae Rogers was born, her difference was just easier to see’
Be prepared to be taken on emotional rollercoaster when reading The Difference. At times it will overwhelm you, but it will also make you think.
The Difference is the debut novel from Justine Delaney Wilson and was released in May 2016 by Hachette Books Ireland. I received my copy from the author in return for my honest review.
‘adj: desirable and worthy of being chosen esp. as a spouse’
Eligible, the latest novel by American Wife writer Curtis Sittenfeld, has been a novel I have waited and wanted to get my hands on since I first heard about it. Eligible is published by Borough Press, an imprint of Harper Collins and was launched on 21st April 2016. I was lucky enough to receive my copy from writing.ie in exchange for an honest review.
DID SHE LEAVE OR WAS SHE TAKEN?
Distress Signals is the debut novel from Catherine Ryan Howard.
It was published earlier this month by Corvus Books.
This book I actually purchased myself to review as it was a much hyped book based in my hometown of Cork and therefore one I HAD to read!!
My Name is Leon is a beautiful read from Kit de Waal that will just grab your heart from the first page.
‘It was a game of love and death. Neither of us will ever speak about it. It’s locked inside us.’
The Gustav Sonata is the latest book from renowned novelist Rose Tremain. It is due for publication 19th May 2016 by Chatto & Windus. I received my copy from writing.ie in exchange for an honest review.
LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR? EASIER SAID THAN DONE
The Woman Next Door is the latest novel from Yewande Omotoso.
Just released earlier this year by Chatto & Windus, I received my copy from http://www.writing.ie in return for an honest review.
TRUST is the debut novel from, the BAFTA award winning writer of TV’s Cold Feet, Mike Bullen. It was published in November 2015 by Sphere.
‘A stark but uplifting story of bullying and redemption, for anyone who’s ever been a weirdo.
The Lonely Life of Biddy Weir is the debut novel by Lesley Allen.
I was very lucky to get an opportunity to review this book earlier in the year, thanks to Twenty7 and Bonnier Zaffre Publications.
Today (Nov 3rd 2016 ) is the release of the paperbook version so it’s now available to BUY BUY BUY!!!
Read on for my thoughts on this wonderful book…
‘SHE CAN FORGIVE. THEY CAN’T FORGET’
The Last Days of Summer is the debut novel by Vanessa Ronan. Published by Penguin Random House UK/Penguin Ireland, it was released on the 5th May 2016.
Read on for my thoughts…