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Category: 2020

Audiobook Review: This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens

December 31, 2020January 8, 2021Leave a comment

“This Time Next Year" by Sophie Cousens is a quirky rom-com with a lot of heart. Minnie Cooper's story makes for a really enjoyable read and a great pick-me-up at the end of a difficult year! 5 stars!

Audiobook Review: Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas by Adam Kay

December 24, 2020December 24, 20201 Comment

“Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas” is a quick collection of anecdotes from Adam Kay's time working for the NHS. It's a nice read that you'll likely enjoy, but it doesn't have the same impact as his previous book. 3 stars from me!

Audiobook Review: Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020Leave a comment

"Everything I Know About Love" was a really enjoyable read for me. I found it to be relatable and nostalgic and looked forwarded to picking it back up every day. A great 4 stars from me!

Audiobook Review: Adventures in Opting Out by Cait Flanders

December 8, 2020December 8, 20207 Comments

I enjoyed the overall message, and for a short while I enjoyed the extended metaphor, but as the book continued, I lost concentration and interest. "Adventures in Opting Out" was a 2 star read for me.

Audiobook Review: 999 – My Life on the Frontline of the Ambulance Service by Dan Farnworth

December 2, 2020December 2, 2020Leave a comment

"999 - My Life on the Frontline of the Ambulance Service" is an educational, sometimes heart-breaking memoir by ambulance medic Dan Farnworth. This is definitely a book that more people should be reading - it's 4 stars from me!

Audiobook Review: Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo

November 25, 2020November 25, 20204 Comments

"Girl, Woman, Other" is a worthy winner of the Booker Prize. Telling the story of 12 interconnected fictional characters, this is a fantastic observational novel that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend - 5 stars!

Audiobook Review: Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson

November 21, 2020November 21, 2020Leave a comment

“Astrophysics for People in a Hurry" is not as accessible as the title and blurb will have you believe. I didn't really understand anything and after persevering through the majority, I added this to my DNF pile. Sorry!

Blog Tour: The Beach Party Mystery by Peter Bartram

November 18, 2020November 21, 20201 Comment

It's my stop on the blog tour for "The Beach Party Mystery". This wasn't my favourite crime story, but it was still a great read. The characters are engaging and the narration had a charming feel to it. I'd definitely recommend it!

Audiobook Review: Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones

November 14, 2020November 14, 20201 Comment

"Silver Sparrow" is a story is about two young girls trying to find their way in a dysfunctional world full of secrets and lies. This was an okay 3 star read for me and probably not one I'm going to remember long term.

Audiobook Review: Perfect Remains by Helen Fields

November 5, 2020November 28, 20201 Comment

"Perfect Remains" is a great start to the D.I. Callanach series by Helen Fields. I really enjoyed the narration in this audiobook and the crime story kept me gripped too. This was a 4 star read for me, not quite perfect, but very good!

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