You are never lonely when you have a good book for company. Open and honest book reviews covering both fiction and non-fiction titles. The perfect guide for finding the ideal read for bedtime, self-care days or holidays.
(Image via https://twitter.com/DeliciousBoka) Whether your preference is to curl up on the sofa or to find a peaceful outside space, reading a book is a glorious thing to do. From releases like The Missing Husband to classic books such as Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, it’s a stress-reducing activity that can not only relax…
Across the internet’s meme subculture, there’s plenty of fan-theory-like discussion of The Wizard of Oz movie. Among the prevailing theories, there’s the hypothesis that The Wicked Witch of the West was well within her rights to pursue Dorothy. After all, Dorothy did kill her sister and steal those magical red shoes. There’s plenty of other…
I am firmly of the opinion that more adults should read children’s books. They are great to escape with bringing colour, a simple story and usually a great message too. I highly recommend Lil’ Leo the Chosen One which brings to life the story of Parnita Senjit’s real-life certified therapy dog as a cartoon character…
After the collapse of my marriage, I have so much time on my hands. Feelings are often sad and lonely so distractions are needed. One positive of all this is that I am getting back to reading. It fills up those hours and takes me into other worlds. When I was approached to read The…
Did you know reading with your little ones can help them self-regulate their emotions and help with child development? We’ve teamed up with medical doctor and counsellor, Julia B. Grantham, also the author of a best selling children’s book, ‘A Mole Like No Other’. Here we give her tips on how reading can help your…
I love sharing book reviews especially when I have enjoyed the read as much as is the case with Let in the Light by Gerard Nugent. This is a book about a musician, shop assistant and father living in Edinburgh. I have neglected reading in recent weeks so it was good to return to such…
Parties, dates, friends, jobs and life in general – what does it have in common? It all roots in connections and love. Everything I Know About Love is a bestselling memoir by Dolly Alderton exploring the many sides of love, from romantic partners to friends, family members and last but not least selflove. Diving into…
A weird thing is happening to me in lockdown. I have a few books to read but seem reluctant to pick them up much. When I do I find it hard to focus and escape into the story as I would normally do. This is annoying as obviously I have plenty of time and space…
Book Blogging is a great thing to indulge in. You get to read a lot of books, talk books, and spread the word about books. Running a book blog is an exhausting job, unlike your preconceived notions. Just like all other bloggers, book bloggers too run out of ideas. You cannot write reviews all the time…
To Kill a Mockingbird is a world-known literary classic. This novel has become popular since the first day of publishing and remains relevant until today. It is a beautiful piece of writing that deals with many moral questions and societal issues. It is not surprising that it is a part of the American literary canon….
I am delighted to finally be sharing my The 24 Hour Cafe book review with you. This novel by Libby Page is superb and the best I have read for years. If you are someone who loves to people watch and is interested in those big themes like love and loss, this is the book…
Do your remember a time when you found it easy to pick up a book and immerse yourself in the joy of reading. In a busy world with work and parenting responsibilities, many of use lose our way a bit when it comes to this pastime. Check out 4 powerful tips on how to get…
Do you need to step up your mental game? We all need to consider this from time to time as life throws its various challenges our way. I like to share book reviews on my blog and am delighted to share this one from Alex Laurie about Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B…
When I was asked to do The Blanket Bears Book review I was amazed as the request came on the 50th anniversary of my own adoption or rather the day my new parents took me home for the first time. Now that is what they call serendipity. The Blanket Bears is a book about adoption…
After reading and reviewing the Missing Wife, I was keen to seek out author Sheila O’Flanagan again. I went off to a second-hand book shop hoping to find one of her novels. Sadly the only book they had available by her was a collection of short stories called Destinations. I was happy enough really and…