I read about The Other Valley from one of my Bookworms monthly linkers but I can’t find it now, so if it was you let me know and I’ll link back to you. The Blurb Sixteen-year-old Odile Ozanne is an awkward, quiet girl, but everyone knows she’s destined to land a coveted seat on the… Continue reading The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard, a book review
I have read Alex Michaelides books in completely the wrong order! But does it make a difference… well apart from me having to search through the other books for the references I’m not so sure. The Maidens was a book I’d wanted to read for a while and it saddened me that I nearly gave… Continue reading The Maidens, Alex Michaelides – book review
I decided to read The Silent Patient after reading Alex Michaelides latest book, The Fury, earlier this month. The Blurb Alicia Berenson lived a seemingly perfect life until one day six years ago. When she shot her husband in the head five times. Since then she hasn’t spoken a single word. It’s time to find… Continue reading The Silent Patient, Alex Michaelides – a book review
I picked up The Fury at a recent trip to Waterstones in their Buy One Get One Half Price Offer. I had no real idea what it was about or that his last book, The Silent Patient, was a Tik Tok Sensation! The Blurb It begins with a phone call. And it ends with a… Continue reading The Fury, Alex Michaelides, book review
Here is the review of my latest audio book, The Road to Zoe by Nick Alexander. There are affiliate links within this post. The Blurb She ran away from the truth, but she can’t run forever. Seven years after his sister vanished without a trace, Jude is on the road, determined not to return home… Continue reading The Road to Zoe, Nick Alexander
It still feels weird writing 2025! Anyway, I’ve decided to join a reading challenge this year. I already do the Goodreads challenge, you can see my profile here. However, I wanted to do something more inclusive so I’m doing this reading challenge with my book club group Chapter 25. So what is the challenge? Each… Continue reading Reading Challenge 2025
This is the prompt for Blogtober 2024, Why we crave Darkness. And as I mostly write here about two things, mental health and books. I decided to base my post about what I know best. Darkness Follows Me Around I don’t crave darkness but I do feel it follows me around. It’s like the metaphorical… Continue reading Why We Crave Darkness
It’s holiday time but what about your gadgets? We don’t want them going flat while we are having fun, or lose our wallet. We may need a few little extra gadgets to keep our holiday fun. Here is my holiday ready guide from My Memory. I am an affiliate for My Memory so if you… Continue reading Get Holiday Ready with Travel Companions
Today I have another book review for you. I’ve just finished The Foundling by Stacey Halls on Audible. I really enjoyed The Familiars so I was excited to read another of Stacey Halls historical novels. The Blurb Two women, bound by a child, and a secret that will change everything . . . London, 1754.… Continue reading The Foundling by Stacey Halls, a book review
It’s Amazon Prime Day Time to make use of all those wonderful bargains but how do you get the most out of Amazon Prime Day First of all you would need to become a Prime Member. I am already a member and I pay monthly at £7.99. It saves me a ton of money each… Continue reading How to Make the Most of Amazon Prime Day
