The New Achilles by Christian Cameron was published by Orion on 18th April 2019. I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to read it so I could share an early review on my blog with you. This is a book where if you settle down and put the effort
Book Reviews
The Strawberry Thief – book review
The Strawberry Thief is a book that comes with strong credentials as it is written by Joanne Harris. In 2000, her 1999 novel Chocolat was adapted to the screen, starring Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp. She is an honorary Fellow of St Catharine’s College, Cambridge, and in 2013 was awarded
The Keeper of Lost Things – book review
The Keeper of Lost Things sounded intriguing as a book title so I was delighted when Sarah Cull asked if she could write a review of the book for my blog. The Keeper of Lost Things “Bone china cup and saucer – found, on a bench in Riviera Public Gardens, 31st October.” Without wanting to
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman – book review
Eleanor Oliphant is a name to capture the imagination so I was delighted to accept the offer of Amy to share her book review of Gail Honeyman's novel Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. I empathise with Any who has set herself a personal reading challenge for the year. I have
All Quiet on the Western front book review
All Quiet on the Western Front is a saying we hear from time to time. It is also a book and I was delighted when a blogger Elysia offered to share her thoughts and feelings about it with my readers. "All Quiet is a book that follows four 19 year
Children’s books and their life lessons
There’s something magical about children’s books. From the brilliant illustrations and imagery to the whimsical stories that unfold, nearly every person can recall their favourites from childhood. To this day, scholars, educators, and parents alike use these books as a vehicle to herald children’s imaginations and as a means to
Clash of Empires by Ben Kane – book review
Clash of Empires by Ben Kane is one of those chunky books that covers things in great detail. The book is the first book in what promises to be an addictive series based in ancient history. It appealed to me because I have always wanted to study ancient history but
Michelle Obama’s “Becoming” – a book review
Michelle Obama's "Becoming" is on my reading list so I am delighted to share a review of it from Bijal Shah. Bijal is a book therapist, author, poet & founder of Book Therapy where she harnesses the power of literature for therapeutic purposes. "With February being Black History Month, there’s no
Me, The Boy and the Monster – a book review
Me. the Boy and the Monster is a powerful book about adoption, trauma and abuse. It is written by Cat McGill who reflects on these issues drawing on her experiences of parenting Tickle her adopted son and her birth daughter Fairy. The book is a clever mix of personal stories
The Silver Moon Storybook by Elaine Gunn
The Silver Moon Storybook is a beautiful book that would make a great gift for any age from younger children to adults. It consists of seven short stories of the fairy tale variety weaving timeless themes into its wonderful stories. What I loved about the book The book is lovely to hold
What’s Left Unsaid by Deborah Stone – book review
What's Left Unsaid is a book I was asked to review by the author herself. It has taken me a while to post this review but I highly recommend that you read this superb novel. It covers the themes so many of us confront in a lifetime like different types of love,
How to be content by Dr. Arlene K. Unger – a book review
How to be content is something that can take a life time to work out. This seems such a shame. As we get older we realise that life is all too short and we would be wise to make the most of it. I am actively seeking happiness rather than
We’re hungry too by Sylvia Green – a book review
We're Hungry Too by Sylvia Green a book with a message. It is for younger readers but I enjoyed reading it and will be sharing with my children as part of our home education journey. I have made the decision that we are not going to limit our reading missing out on the magic
The Teenage Girls’ Survival Bible – a book review
The Teenage Girls' Survival Bible has a title that grabs your attention. It is true that teenage girls are facing more pressures than every before. The social media networks drives them to tweak themselves into something they may not be. News and campaigns let them know that there are bad
From daughter to woman – a book review
I wanted to introduce you to an amazing book called "From daughter to woman - parenting girls safely through their teens" by Kim McCabe. I am getting so much from reading it that is helping me not only parent my daughter but also my teen oldest son and my almost