A satirical black comedy about love, motherhood and the human condition The Good Enough Mother was brought to my attention by fellow book blogger Joanne Robertson. Joanne’s enthusiasm for the novel jumped out of every sentence in her review When I was contacted by Anoushka Beazley enquiring would I like a copy to review myself??…
‘It is only when we matter, when we are seen and truly loved, that we know what it means to fully live.’ Every so often a book comes on your lap that just draws you right in. Jacques by Tanya Ravenswater is one of those books. Published by Twenty7, an imprint of Bonnier Zaffre, Jacques is…
BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! How different all our lives would be without them. Since I have started this blog I have been so lucky to read some fantastic books and introduced to authors I would never have known. One of the joys of being a book reviewer is receiving some amazing books in your letterbox. But…
Devastation Road IS one of THOSE books This IS one of THOSE reviews I received my copy of Devastation Road from Schribner and swiftly pushed it up my TBR pile. I have really been looking forward to it for many reasons but mainly after reading the following: ‘Perfect for fans of Rose Tremain and Sebastian Faulk’s…
‘It’s time to let go of the past, and finally start living’ Late Summer in The Vineyard is the latest release from writer Jo Thomas. Published by Headline, it is due for general release, in both ebook and paperback format, on 11th August. If you still haven’t found THAT Summer read you are looking for, then…
Earlier in the Summer I was contacted by a new up & coming young writer, Jessikah Hope Stenson, to review her book as part of Blog Tour. I was delighted to accept. Jessikah has released a small collection of short stories, published by Excalibur Press, A Single Drop of Perfect & Other Stories.
Today I review the beautiful yet very tragic ‘The Judge’s Wife by Irish Writer Ann O’ Loughlin.
‘Who decides what is important and what is superfluous? All I know is that the more details I give you the more it seems like I’m leaving out’ Everything I Don’t Remember is the fourth novel by Swedish author Jonas Hassen Khemiri. In 2015, it was awarded Swedan’s August Prize, one of the most celebrated and…
Today I have a review of The Perfect Gift, a heartwarming tale by Irish writer Emma Hannigan.
‘She was a devoted wife and mother. Then her husband and children left home. How do you rebuild your life if there’s nothing left?’ My Husband’s Wife is the latest release from international best selling author Amanda Prowse. Just published By Head of Zeus, I received my copy from the author. Please continue reading to…