“Walking Home” is a warm, cosy read narrated by Clare Balding as she walks around the British Isles. I really enjoyed it and felt that I was walking with a friend. I’d definitely recommend you give it a go if any of this sounds appealing to you! 5 stars.… Read More Audiobook Review: Walking Home by Clare Balding
Whilst I don’t think it’s revolutionary, I found the topic of “Give and Take” to be quite interesting and it sparked some really great discussion. The overall style wasn’t to my tastes though and I’d have preferred not to have had the lengthy, detailed examples that dragged this book out for me. I wouldn’t recommend it as a book, but won’t be ruling out the work of Adam Grant going forward, because I think the message is good, it’s the format that didn’t quite work – 2 stars for the book.… Read More Book Review: Give and Take by Adam Grant
I’ve finally read ‘P.S. I Love You’ by Cecilia Ahern. After years of loving the film, I’m pleased to find that I also really enjoyed the book. Telling an uplifting story of grief and rediscovering life, this was a great 4 star read for me!… Read More Audiobook Review: P.S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern
“An Amorous Discourse in the Suburbs of Hell” is an enjoyable quick read, but it’s not something that’s going to stay with me forever. It sits somewhere in the middle of my varying opinions of Deborah Levy’s work so far – 3 stars.… Read More Book Review: An Amorous Discourse in the Suburbs of Hell by Deborah Levy
For the most part, “Reaching Down the Rabbit Hole: Extraordinary Journeys into the Human Brain” is a really engaging, interesting and educational read. The conditions that are described are fascinating, especially from the doctor’s perspective, but I couldn’t really warm to the doctor or his outdated opinions. This one gets 3 stars from me.… Read More Book Review: Reaching Down the Rabbit Hole by Allan H. Ropper
“Strange Weather in Tokyo” is a wonderful piece of uncluttered Japanese literature. This is a quirky romance that I’d recommend and I’m looking forward to reading more of Hiromi Kawakami’s work. 4 stars!… Read More Book Review: Strange Weather in Tokyo by Hiromi Kawakami
“The Guest Cat” is a short and sweet book that I’d recommend for cat-lovers but also for fans of Japanese literature. It wasn’t one of my favourites, but it’s a short, quick read that’ll warm your heart. 3 stars from me.… Read More Book Review: The Guest Cat by Takashi Hiraide
Today we’re celebrating “Gorgito’s Ice Rink” with a birthday blitz! “Gorgito’s Ice Rink” is an interesting story, especially for someone with little knowledge of Russia. This book is a tale of love, loss and broken promises that deserves a little love on its publication birthday. I’m sure many people will enjoy this story and learn a little bit while reading too.… Read More Blog Tour: Gorgito’s Ice Rink by Elizabeth Ducie
I gave “Running Like a Girl” 4 stars on my first read and I think I enjoyed it even more second time round. I’d recommend this book for anyone who wants to run, or is thinking about running, but needs that extra push to get out the door – 5 stars!… Read More Book Review: Running Like a Girl by Alexandra Heminsley
Deborah Levy’s early novel “The Unloved” was odd and felt disconnected. I didn’t really understand what was going on and therefore didn’t enjoy reading it very much – 1 star.… Read More Book Review: The Unloved by Deborah Levy
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