We Are All the Same in the Dark… About the Book: Ten years ago, Trumanell Branson disappeared. Her brother, Wyatt, lives as a pariah, cleared of any involvement but tried and sentenced in the court of public opinion. So, when he finds a lost girl he believes she is a sign, someone to lead him … Continue reading Book Review: We Are All the Same in the Dark by Julia Heaberlin
The Week That Was…
In the space of a week I am now feeling reasonably settled in. Everything I brought with me is unpacked - there's still plenty to come but I'll worry about that later - and I have furniture! I'm loving my living room right now. And the #tbr is set up. These are the books I … Continue reading The Week That Was…
The winner of the 2020 Booker Prize
Congratulations to Douglas Stuart for his debut novel Shuggie Bain, winner of the 2020 Booker Prize! Shuggie Bain Winner of the 2020 Booker Prize By Douglas Stuart 1981. Glasgow is dying and good families must grift to survive. Agnes Bain has always expected more from life. She dreams of greater things: a house with its … Continue reading The winner of the 2020 Booker Prize
#BookBingo2020 – Round 11: Prize Winning Book
The Spill by Imbi Neeme The Spill is the winner of the 2019 Penguin Literary Prize and it is a worthy recipient. A story of two sisters; on the surface, it may not seem all that spectacular. But the characterisation is so finely tuned, not just with Samantha and Nicole, but with all of the … Continue reading #BookBingo2020 – Round 11: Prize Winning Book
The Week That Was…
It's been a bit quiet on the blogging front from me, although I've probably noticed this more than you. I haven't read a book in at least two weeks, so while a couple of reviews went up this week, they were scheduled ahead and I likely won't have any next week. I haven't even been … Continue reading The Week That Was…
#TheClassicsEight: A Cat Among the Pigeons by Agatha Christie
A Cat Among the Pigeons About the Book: Unpleasant things are going on in an exclusive school for girls – things like murder… Late one night, two teachers investigate a mysterious flashing light in the sports pavilion, while the rest of the school sleeps. There, among the lacrosse sticks, they stumble upon the body of … Continue reading #TheClassicsEight: A Cat Among the Pigeons by Agatha Christie
Book Review: Before the Crown by Flora Harding
Before the Crown... About the Book: 1943 As war rages across the world, Princess Elizabeth comes face to face with the dashing naval officer she first met in London nine years before. One of the youngest first lieutenants in the Royal Navy, Philip represents everything she has always been taught to avoid. Instability. Audacity. Adventure. … Continue reading Book Review: Before the Crown by Flora Harding
#6degrees of separation: from Gulliver’s Wife to The Railwayman’s Wife
It’s the first Saturday of the month so that means it’s #6degrees of separation time! This month’s starting book is a wild card – start with the book you’ve ended a previous chain with, and continue from there. You can find the details and rules of the #6degrees meme at booksaremyfavouriteandbest, but in a nutshell, … Continue reading #6degrees of separation: from Gulliver’s Wife to The Railwayman’s Wife
Book Review: The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth
The Good Sister... About the Book: From the outside, everyone might think Fern and Rose are as close as twin sisters can be: Rose is the responsible one, with a home and a husband and a fierce desire to become a mother. Fern is the quirky one, the free spirit, the librarian who avoids social … Continue reading Book Review: The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth
Book Review: Honeybee by Craig Silvey
Honeybee… About the Book: The highly anticipated new novel by the bestselling author of Jasper Jones. 'Find out who you are, and live that life.' Late in the night, fourteen-year-old Sam Watson steps onto a quiet overpass, climbs over the rail and looks down at the road far below. At the other end of the … Continue reading Book Review: Honeybee by Craig Silvey
