When I was asked if I would like to review a copy of The Many Half-Lived Lives of Sam Sylvester by Maya Mac Gregor, I jumped at the chance. I knew my daughter would love it but I had to read it myself first. As I always say, you shouldn't overlook Young Adult books, even… Continue reading The Many Half-Lived Lives of Sam Sylvester
Category: A Place to Read
What July Knew by Emily Koch, A Book Review
I saw Sarah's review of What July Knew and I actually had second thoughts about reading it. Not because of Sarah's review, but because of the harrowing tone of the story which involves domestic violence. I'm so glad I read it though. Once started I couldn't stop and it has to go on my list… Continue reading What July Knew by Emily Koch, A Book Review
Bookworms Monthly Springing into May
Welcome to Book Worms Monthly May. Here in the UK the temperature has starting to rise and we have leaves, blossom and flowers, but it's still raining quite a bit. I do hope we get some nicer sunnier weather soon. My family is desperate to break out the BBQ. Reading is my passion and I… Continue reading Bookworms Monthly Springing into May
The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels, book review
I have so far enjoyed the books from Janice Hallett so I was keen to read The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels. By: Janice HallettNarrated by: Annie Aldington, Gareth Armstrong, Kristin Atherton, Nneka Okoye, Sid SagarLength: 10 hrs and 30 minsUnabridged AudiobookRelease date: 19-01-23Language: EnglishPublisher: Viper The Blurb Everyone knows about the Alperton Angels: the cult who brainwashed a teenage girl… Continue reading The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels, book review
Bookworms Monthly April Showers
Welcome to Book Worms Monthly April. Today it's done nothing but rain so I decided to call this month April Showers. I actually enjoy a good downpour unless I have to go out, but as I'm at home a lot, then it's okay. I can sit and read my books instead! Reading is my passion… Continue reading Bookworms Monthly April Showers
Good Girls by Amanda Brookfield, a Review
I'm not really a romance reader, but sometimes it's nice to have a change from fantasy or murder. I chose Good Girls because it was free with my Audible subscription and I wanted something to read while waiting for my next credit. By: Amanda BrookfieldNarrated by: Deryn EdwardsLength: 11 hrs and 39 minsUnabridged AudiobookRelease date: 08-10-19Language: EnglishPublisher: Boldwood… Continue reading Good Girls by Amanda Brookfield, a Review
The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman – book review
I was initially attracted to The Invisible Library because I enjoy fantasy stories and I used to be a librarian! Here is what I thought about the first book in this series. The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman The Blurb The first in a gripping fantasy-mystery series, The Invisible Library is the astounding debut from Genevieve Cogman.… Continue reading The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman – book review
Bookworms Monthly March, Spring is in the air!
Welcome to Book Worms Monthly March. What happened to February? It flew by for me. I'm so hoping that we are seeing more signs of Spring now that March is here. I certainly hope it gets a little warmer. I've been listening to a series of books first published in 2015 about librarians from the… Continue reading Bookworms Monthly March, Spring is in the air!
A Couple of Very Different Books that were Free
We all love something that is free and for me it's even better when they are books. Well, for me they are audio books. I have an audible account for which I pay £7.99 per month. For that I get one book a month to listen to, I can buy 3 more books for £18… Continue reading A Couple of Very Different Books that were Free
The Trouble with Goats and Sheep by Joanna Cannon
I recently read A Tidy Ending by Joanna Cannon and I loved Three Things About Elsie by the same author. It occurred to me that I hadn't read an earlier book The Trouble with Goats and Sheep. By: Joanna CannonNarrated by: Paula WilcoxLength: 11 hrs and 6 minsUnabridged AudiobookRelease date: 28-01-16Language: EnglishPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited I listened to… Continue reading The Trouble with Goats and Sheep by Joanna Cannon