Longbourn is all a flutter, Netherfield has a new master, a ball is to be had and the Bennet girls are beyond excited as they prepare to be at one of society’s most elegant events. Mrs Bennet who finds it insufferable that her daughters aren’t married, makes procuring a husband at this event her sole…
Tag: Fiction
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child By J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany and Jack Thorne – A review ( no spoilers)
It arrived a week ago. The Cursed Child, the book with its magical properties. The one that was much awaited, about the boy who lived and the man who now struggles with that label. We got home from two hours of allergy testing, milk shakes and comic book shopping and watched it lie in my…
Book Review: After You by Jojo Moyes
Louisa Clarke is vulnerable. She’s survived, only barely. Lou’s survived love, loss, friendship and the judgement that came with her decision to love a man so much, she watched him leave her; physically and mentally. When I read Me Before You, Jojo Moyes heartbreaking novel about a paraplegic and his view of the world, I…
Book Review: Everyone Brave is Forgiven by Chris Cleave
Chris Cleave writes of war, relationships, jam making and blackberries with a natural ability to craft language into something so subliminal, this novel about World War II is an ode to the written word. It is my first time reading anything by Cleave. Little Bee and Incendiary are now on my TBR list. Cleave’s words…
Blog Tour: The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend By Katarina Bivald
Katarina Bivald’s character driven novel about the sheer love of reading, gave me a such a joyful reminder of why I like to live among words, and why books are scattered all over my house, that I sat down with my cup of tea and blanket, as I escaped with a strong curiosity about Sweden…
Book Review – The Immortals of Meluha – Shiva Trilogy #1 by Amish Tripathi
I’ve become somewhat picky with the books I now choose to read. Much of it is due to the fact that I barely have any time to read and review as quickly as I would like, or should. I am behind on so many. But when I discover an unexpected plot or a cover I…
Advance Book Review: The Seven Sisters book #1 By Lucinda Riley
Lucinda Riley writes so lyrically, she could be composing a piece of music that you listen to, as you stand atop a hill, where the wind gently kisses your skin and transports you to an era that you can only summon and hear in your imagination. She can cast dual roles, juxtaposing past and present…
Book Review – The Art of Unpacking Your Life by Shireen Jilla
Connie is blissfully unaware her life is about to change in the wildly stunning Kalahari. With brilliant sunsets seeping bright color into every nook and cranny, humans and wild life try to co-exist without crossing silent boundaries in this extraordinarily beautiful part of the world. As Connie arrives with her best friends from university, and everyone seems…
Review – Knight of the White Hart – Breton Lais book #1 By Kathryn Marlowe
Guigemar is a knight from Brittany. Fighting alongside King Arthur, he is very much the ideal knight, in that he possess all of the qualities that makes him a legend in Arthur’s court. Save for one thing. He does not like the idea of love nor does he have any inclination towards it. In fact,…
Review -The Awakening of Miss Prim By Natalia Sanmartin Fenollera
San Ireneo de Arnois is a tiny village with one foot placed firmly in a bygone era – a welcome change from the modern vicissitudes of a big city life, where courtesy, community, and well-being matter much more than material gain. It’s charm lies in lush land, locally sourced produce, high quality boutiques and a…
Why Sherlock Holmes stirs my mind..
I am obsessed. No, it isn’t Colin Firth. Although I could talk about him if you’d like. I haven’t in a while. This is far worse, I’ve watched it three times already and I am going back to read the books. I am obsessed with Sherlock Holmes. Season three finale was on again last night….
Book Review :The Drake Equation by Heather Walsh
Heather Walsh’s the Drake Equation with its most alluring cover, intrigued me immediately. In astronomical terms, The Drake Equation is the scientific argument that questions whether active intelligent life might exist in our galaxy, based on Frank Drake’s theory. The book, is an intellectual look into human nature; a true meeting of minds. Walsh’s characters…
Book Review: Bridget Jones – Mad about the Boy by Helen Fielding
I watched Bridget Jones – The Edge of Reason last night. I could watch it many times over, a bit like Pride and Prejudice, that one. I needed to see that proposal one more time, particularly since things/dynamics have changed in this new book. That last kiss – one that gave us hope of things…
Interview with author Jane Odiwe
I am thrilled to welcome author and artist Jane Odiwe as part of the Blog tour for her new book Project Darcy. Jane is also the author of Lydia Bennet’s story and Willoughby’s Return and has written two of my favorite Austen sequels to date – Searching For Captain Wentworth and Mr Darcy’s Secret. Jane has a fantastic…
Book Review : Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
I had a sense of déjà vu when I opened Me Before You. It is inexplicable. I felt such a keen connection with the characters and yet, that connection was strange for I knew nothing about the author. I knew not to expect an epic finale, one of those mind altering, shivers down your spine…
Book Review:The House at the End of Hope Street By Menna van Praag
With her intriguingly beautiful name, Menna van Praag invited me in. She opened the door to The House at the End of Hope Street. “at night the house looks like a Victorian orphanage housing a hundred despairing souls, but when the clouds part and it is lit by moonlight, the house appears enchanted. As…
Book Review: The Girl On The Cliff By Lucinda Riley
Aurora never left me. From the moment she stood on the cliff, her tiny figure in a wisp of thin material, I knew there was an element of magic in the story. Aurora, is of course the name of the Princess in Sleeping Beauty. In The Girl On The Cliff, however, there is less Disney…
Book Review:The Sandalwood Tree By Elle Newmark
I was mesmerized. I didn’t want this book to end. I wanted to write my own letters and hide them in a box so I could place them somewhere special. I felt a quiet sense of pride when I was done, although it had nothing whatsoever to do with me. I have grown up with…
Book Review: The Piano Teacher By Janice Y.K. Lee
I don’t know why, but I have always had a strong penchant for books published by Penguin. It stems from a childhood filled with Penguin Classics – at least that’s what I think. Or maybe it’s just that I find the tiny orange logo with the white penguin inside it, irresistible – a bit mad, I know….
Cross Currents By John Shors
I am a bit biased when it comes to John Shors, because he is just so nice, and has not once, but twice, taken the time to reply my ramblingly gushing e-mail about his works. I have all of his books; they are little jewels I carry with me. I confess I am drawn to…
Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand by Helen Simonson
What a perfectly lovely premise is what I thought when I read the back of this book. It really did not disappoint. Firstly, I can’t resist the English countryside, and second, I really love a simple story that is multi-faceted, not overly detailed, with just enough to make me want to be present when I…
Juliet By Anne Fortier
When I read a review of this book on ‘Goodreads’ I had to have it. I mean seriously, how does one forget a title like ‘Juliet.’ I read a few excerpts at the book store and I was hooked. I’ve loved the story of Romeo and Juliet for quite some time, um, not so much in…
The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender
I am a huge fan of ‘Like Water for Chocolate’, so this book really appealed to me. Let me tell you though, If you are averse to fairy tales/fantasy or magical realism, this is not the book for you. I loved that this story was original and multi layered simultaneously. The story belongs to Rose;…
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