The weather has turned towards the end of this week and we've now had a couple of proper chilly evenings and mornings with the days remaining fresh. Coincidence then that just this morning as I write this, I can hear a random scrabbling in my ceiling...someone thinking they can move in for the winter? I'll … Continue reading The Week That Was…
Book Review: No One Is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood
No One Is Talking About This… About the Book: SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE 2021 A woman known for her viral social media posts travels the world speaking to her adoring fans, her entire existence overwhelmed by the internet – or what she terms 'the portal'. Are we in hell? the people of the portal … Continue reading Book Review: No One Is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood
Book Review: The Borgias by Paul Strathern
The Borgias… About the Book: The sensational story of the rise and fall of one of the most notorious families in history, by the author of The Medici. The Borgia family have become a byword for evil. Corruption, incest, ruthless megalomania, avarice and vicious cruelty - all have been associated with their name. But the … Continue reading Book Review: The Borgias by Paul Strathern
Books to look out for
I've been reading some early arcs of late, hence the lack of reviews coming through the blog. I don't usually read so far ahead of release but a couple of highly anticipated titles came through and I just couldn't resist. I thought I'd share two here with you as they were both five star reads. … Continue reading Books to look out for
Book Review: The Warsaw Orphan by Kelly Rimmer
The Warsaw Orphan… About the Book: Inspired by the real-life heroine who smuggled thousands of Jewish children to safety during WWII, the powerful new novel by the New York Times bestselling author. In the spring of 1942, young Elzbieta Rabinek is aware of the swiftly growing discord just beyond the courtyard of her comfortable Warsaw … Continue reading Book Review: The Warsaw Orphan by Kelly Rimmer
Book Review: The Dressmaker by Posie Graeme-Evans
The Dressmaker… About the Book: Set in 1850s London, at the height of Victoria's reign, Posie Graeme-Evans' glorious fourth historical novel tells of a woman ahead of her time. Ellen Gowan is a famous dress designer for ladies of high society and one of the very few women in England who owns her own business. … Continue reading Book Review: The Dressmaker by Posie Graeme-Evans
A Month of Reading: April
Total books read in April: 9 Until next month... 😊📚☕
The Week That Was…
This week has been all about the books. All the shelves arrived and all the books are now in their homes throughout the lounge, my bedroom, and my study. It's wonderful to be surrounded by my books. And the crown jewel, my display cabinet for my special edition books and teasets. My youngest son has … Continue reading The Week That Was…
Book Review: Alchemy and Rose by Sarah Maine
Alchemy and Rose… About the Book: A beautiful and sweeping historical novel that takes the reader from the west coast of New Zealand, to Scotland and Melbourne in the 1870s. Will Stewart is one of many who have left their old lives behind to seek their fortunes in New Zealand's last great gold rush. The … Continue reading Book Review: Alchemy and Rose by Sarah Maine
Book Review: The French Gift by Kirsty Manning
The French Gift… About the Book: A forgotten manuscript threatens to unravel the past … Fresnes Prison, 1940: Margot Bisset, a former maid from the Riviera, finds herself in a prison cell with writer and French Resistance fighter, Josephine Murant. Together, they are transferred to a work camp in Germany, where the secrets they share … Continue reading Book Review: The French Gift by Kirsty Manning
