“She’s earned her stripes. But the hive’s misbehaving . . .“– Queen Bee InsomniaHow do I have three extra adult males – and a small yappy dog – living in my house when I need to grow into a graceful and sexual midlife woman? RageAm furious. AnxietyWhat’s going to happen to my career if I…
Today I am sharing short reviews for two psychological thrillers – The Helpdesk by Shane Dunphy (January 26th, Hachette Ireland) and The Only Suspect by Louise Candlish (February 2nd, Simon & Schuster) [ About The Helpdesk ] SHE TOOK CONTROL OF HIS COMPUTER. NOW HE’S LOST CONTROL OF HIS LIFE . . .Someone is always watching…
‘A modern-day Romeo and Juliet’– In Little Stars In Little Stars by Linda Green published February 2nd with Quercus Books and is described as a ‘powerful and emotional’ read. It is a pleasure to be joining the blog tour today with my review of In Little Stars, a book that was inspired by real-life events…
Interviews with leaders from business, community and the arts [ About Talk Learn Connect ] You may find from reading these interviews a greater understanding of a topic or a comprehension that other people have gone through similar challenges; perhaps you will discover how running a business can be both scary and exhilarating. Whatever you…
‘For fans of Nora Ephron and Sorrow & Bliss, We All Want Impossible Things is a deeply moving, jubilant celebration of life and friendship at its imperfect, radiant, and irreverent best.‘ (Publisher quote) [ About We All Want Impossible Things ] Who knows you better than your best friend? Who knows your secrets, your fears, your desires, your…
‘A THIEF. AN ARTIST. AN ACROBAT. AN ACTRESS. THE TITANIC WHILE JOSEFA, EMILIE, HINNAH, AND VIOLET SEEMINGLY DON’T HAVE ANYTHING IN COMMON, THEY’RE UNITED IN ONE GOAL: STEALING THE RUBAIYAT’– A Million to One [ About A Million to One ] Four friends have stolen aboard the Titanic. They’re after the Rubaiyat – a book inlaid with priceless jewels.…
YOUR RELATIONSHIP IS BEING MONITOREDBREAK YOUR VOWS, PAY THE PRICE– The Marriage Act [ About The Marriage Act ] What if marriage was the law? Dare you disobey? Britain. The near-future. A right-wing government believes it has the answer to society’s ills – the Sanctity of Marriage Act, which actively encourages marriage as the norm,…
Critically acclaimed international bestseller Jane Harper returns with Exiles, Aaron Falk’s final investigation [ About Exiles ] At a busy festival site on a warm spring night, a baby lies alone in her pram, her mother vanishing into the crowds. A year on, Kim Gillespie’s absence casts a long shadow as her friends and loved…
‘Based on the true story of the 1965 “dolphin house” experiment‘ [ About The Dolphin House ] It is 1965 and Cora, a deaf young woman, buys a one-way ticket to the island of St Thomas, where she discovers four dolphins held in captivity, part of an experiment led by an obsessive Dr Bloom. Drawn…
In The Dark by Claire Allan is an engaging read, one of those books where the pages almost turn themselves.