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I Died on a Tuesday by Jane Corry, a book review.

I Died on a Tuesday by Jane Corry was one of the books I picked up on a recent trip to Waterstones. I'd not read anything by Jane Corry before but the book called out to me. The Blurb THERE’S THE STORY EVERYONE BELIEVES . . .The victim: Eighteen-year-old Janie leaving home for a new life.The… Continue reading I Died on a Tuesday by Jane Corry, a book review.

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The Silent Patient, Alex Michaelides – a 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 out why. My… Continue reading The Silent Patient, Alex Michaelides – a book review

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A Year to Change a Life by Kitty Arthur, a book review

A year to Change a Life is a romance novel. Not usually my cup of tea, but I like a little light and happiness in my reading sometimes and this one didn't disappoint. The Blurb Can finding the right book lead to love? Trudie works in a beautiful bookshop called The Nook and keeps her… Continue reading A Year to Change a Life by Kitty Arthur, a book review

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Our Holiday by Louise Candlish, a book review

This month our book club book is Our Holiday by Louise Candlish. This is the first Louise Candlish book I have read and I'm looking forward to discussing it with others at my book club in a couple of weeks time. The Blurb Charlotte and Perry long for summers at Cliff View, their gorgeous holiday… Continue reading Our Holiday by Louise Candlish, a book review

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The Kamogawa Food Detectives, Hisashi Kashiwai – book review

I picked up this book while out with my family at the weekend. I had wanted to read The Kamogawa Food Detectives for a while, but I'm so glad I got the book rather than the audible edition. I'll explain why later. The Kamogawa Food Detectives The Blurb What’s the one dish you’d do anything… Continue reading The Kamogawa Food Detectives, Hisashi Kashiwai – book review

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The Suspect by Rob Rinder, a book review

After reading The Trail by Rob Rinder for my book club, I decided to follow it up with the second book, The Suspect. The Blurb When the UK's favourite breakfast TV presenter dies live on air in front of millions of viewers, the nation is left devastated.More devastated still when it becomes clear that her… Continue reading The Suspect by Rob Rinder, a book review

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Two Fabulous Kids Books for Reading Together

There was nothing I liked more than reading to my kids when they were younger. I remember reading to my older kids and can recall their favourite books from 30 years ago. Sometimes, bedtimes became awkward because they both wanted me to read to them together at the same time. So, I would open their… Continue reading Two Fabulous Kids Books for Reading Together