‘In the afternoon everything came to a standstill. The fragrant khus-khus tatties were lowered over every window and door, and the bhistis drenched them with water…..As the water evaporated from the sweet-smelling grass blinds and the punkahs circulated cool air around the darkened rooms, it was possible in those couple of hours to drift off…
Three brothers are at the funeral.One lies in the coffin– Our Little Cruelties [ About the Book ] Three brothers are at the funeral. One lies in the coffin. Will, Brian and Luke grow up competing for their mother’s unequal love. As men, the competition continues – for status, money, fame, women … They each…
Meet Missy.A bit prickly.Very stubborn.Terribly lonelyAnd it’s all her fault….But does Missy deserve a second chance?-Saving Missy [ About the Book ] Missy Carmichael’s life has become small.Grieving for a family she has lost or lost touch with, she’s haunted by the echoes of her footsteps in her empty home; the sound of the radio…
Some books have a special magic that just grab you very unexpectedly. Shooting and Cutting : A Survivor’s Guide to Filmmaking and Other Diseases by Stephen Bradley is one such read. In 2016 Stephen Bradley was diagnosed with stage IV cancer. As a film director, scriptwriter and producer, Stephen Bradley was used to working on…
‘Seventeen years ago he was sent to prison.Now he’s out.And he is looking for you….’ [ About the Book ] It’s the day her father will be released from jail. Izzy English has every reason to feel conflicted – he’s the man who gave her a childhood filled with happy memories. But he has also…
‘Tis now the very witching time of night, When churchyards yawn and hell itself breathes out Contagion to this world. Hamlet ~ William Shakespeare Happy Halloween folks 🧛♀️ Now if you really knew me you would know that I do NOT do horror…EVER!! I can, however, cope with ghost stories and I do sometimes love…
Honeysuckle and Custard Creams ‘That’s what you get for going around with Protestants, Sinéad Reilly’ I have a review today of a very special novel, one with a very authentic and personal feel to it. Written by Deirdre Foley and ‘set in the early years of the Troubles, Honeysuckle and Custard Creams explores the enduring…
The Book of Love is the beautiful new release from Fionnuala Kearney. It a book about enduring love and is a very emotional book about love, grief and hope.
It’s always wonderful to make new discoveries. My most recent ones were John Boyne’s latest novel and Maya Angelou’s autobiographies. Highly Recommend.
A book that had a huge impact on me. The Good Doctor of Warsaw by Elisabeth Gifford. Based on true events, this is a book everyone should read. I have my review for you all today.