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1979 by Val McDermid Book Review

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I thought 1979 sounded interesting after reading Sarah's review. 11 hours and 6 minutesAuthorVal McDermidNarratorKatie LeungWhispersync for VoiceReadyAudible.co.uk Release Date19 August 2021PublisherW. F. Howes LtdProgram TypeAudiobookVersionUnabridgedLanguageEnglishASINB098HLV3C4 The Blurb of 1979 The first in a thrilling new series from the queen of crime and an instant Sunday Times best seller narrated by acclaimed Scottish actress and Harry Potter… Continue reading 1979 by Val McDermid Book Review

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Butter – by Asako Yuzuki, my latest book review

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I decided that my next listen would be Butter by Asako Yuzuki. I have read a few Japanese translated books and really enjoyed them, but I'm not sure what I was expecting with this one. By: Asako YuzukiNarrated by: Hanako FootmanLength: 17 hrs and 12 minsUnabridged AudiobookRelease date: 29-02-24Language: EnglishPublisher: Fourth Estate The Blurb for Butter There are… Continue reading Butter – by Asako Yuzuki, my latest book review

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Just One Damned Thing After Another, Jodi Taylor book review

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I read Just One Damned Thing After another by Jodi Taylor after a recommendation from a fellow Terry Pratchett friend. By: Jodi TaylorNarrated by: Zara RammSeries: The Chronicles of St Mary's, Book 1Length: 9 hrs and 30 minsUnabridged AudiobookRelease date: 01-04-14Language: EnglishPublisher: Headline The Blurb he first book in the best-selling Chronicles of St Mary's series which follows a… Continue reading Just One Damned Thing After Another, Jodi Taylor book review

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Book Worms Monthly Springing into March book Link Up

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Welcome to this months Book Worms Monthly March. Again, I'm a little late. I have a good excuse though, I caught Covid again and it's knocked me for six. I didn't even realise it was March until this morning. I've not been reading much either because, well, I've not done much at all except sleep… Continue reading Book Worms Monthly Springing into March book Link Up

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The Skeleton Key by Erin Kelly, book review

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I first heard about The Skeleton Key from Sarah's blog. We often have a similar taste in books. By: Erin KellyNarrated by: Helen KeeleyLength: 13 hrs and 39 minsUnabridged AudiobookRelease date: 01-09-22Language: EnglishPublisher: Hodder & Stoughton The Blurb This reunion will tear a family apart.... Summer, 2021. Nell has come home at her family's insistence to celebrate an… Continue reading The Skeleton Key by Erin Kelly, book review

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4 Books That were Adapted to Screen Well

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There are many books that have adapted to screen well, here are just four and I'd love to hear which of your favourite books have adapted well. Personally, I can't wait for Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club, I really hope it doesn't disappoint. Pexels - CC0 License We all know the common retort - “That… Continue reading 4 Books That were Adapted to Screen Well

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Forever Home by Graham Norton, a review

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I used to watch Graham Norton on the television a lot at one time. I'm not a big fan anymore but I was interested to see what his writing was like so I delved in with Forever Home. I listened on Audible and it was narrated by Graham Norton himself. Listening Length8 hours and 43… Continue reading Forever Home by Graham Norton, a review