“The Bookshop” is a story of one woman’s attempt to open a bookshop in a village where everyone seems determined to make her fail. This one wasn’t really for me and I didn’t have a great deal of interest in the characters – a 2 star read for me.… Read More Audiobook Review: The Bookshop by Penelope Fitzgerald
“The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” is a bit of an alternative self-help book. I enjoyed the first half and found there to be some really interesting and thought provoking views within it, but I found it went on a bit and become a little repetitive. It’s a 3 stars from me!… Read More Audiobook Review: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
An eclectic collection of stories with some connection to libraries. I quite liked Ali Smith’s ‘Public Library and Other Stories’, an enjoyable 3 stars from me!… Read More Audiobook Review: Public Library and Other Stories by Ali Smith
“Gilding the Lily” is a domestic drama full of secrets, lies and plenty of arguments too. I had a couple of niggles, but in general found this to be enjoyable story with unexpected ending. … Read More Blog Tour: Gilding the Lily by Justine John
Anna Kendrick’s autobiography is a humorous read and I’m sure that it would be well loved by her huge fan base, but for me, I’m sorry to say that it wasn’t that interesting or memorable – 2 stars.… Read More Audiobook Review: Scrappy Little Nobody by Anna Kendrick
“The Hope Family Calendar” is a light and easy read looking at family relationships following a tragic loss. It was a little predictable and I felt that something was missing, but I enjoyed it – 3 stars. … Read More Book Review: The Hope Family Calendar by Mike Gayle
I’m not sure I understand the hype surrounding Elizabeth Strout‘s “Olive Kitteridge” but I enjoyed it nonetheless. Some stories I loved but some not so much and I’m beginning to feel that I may need to give it a second chance down the line. For now it’s 3 stars, but I’m not ruling this one out for a re-read at some point.… Read More Book Review: Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout
A lovely collection of quaint short stories set over the Christmas period. Beautifully written and easy to read, these stories have put me in a festive mood. It wasn’t perfect, but still a very good 4 stars.… Read More Book Review: A Snow Garden and Other Stories by Rachel Joyce
Full of poignant moments, “My Name is Lucy Barton” is a story of few words but one full of meaning. Lucy is looking back at her life and the people who have helped shape it. It’s realistic and it’s honest. I’m scoring my first Elizabeth Strout book 4 shiny stars!… Read More Book Review: My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout
It’s 3 stars for “Baby Doll”. More of a drama than a thriller, the book has a good plot but is in need of some more pace, shocks and twists to be rated higher.… Read More Book Review: Baby Doll by Hollie Overton
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