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.
I love a good children’s book and feel in a way you are never too old for them. It is good to be reminded of more innocent and straightforward times. Dr, Michael Boyle’s ‘Canary Across the Mersey’ has such an intriguing title and is a perfect read for younger children based on a true story. I…
My Rich Prince appealed to me as it claims to offer valuable advice to teenagers and young adults. I have a teenage boy and teenage girl. As with most chapters of my children’s lives the time where they are on the cusp of adulthood has crept up on me and I feel quite unprepared. What…
If you are looking for a good read for children aged 3 to 8 years, check out the utterly delightful Granny Butterfly books. Firstly, the books are a treat for the eyes with colourful illustrations throughout. Secondly, children will learn about nature and butterflies in particular as they read. Thirdly, the stories are great and…
“Was this in the plan?” How often have you said that or something like it when life did not follow that path you expected when you were a child or young adult? For a fair few years now that saying has meant something different to me and many bloggers. It is the title of an…
101 games to play before you grow up is a book title that certainly piques the interest if you are like me and worry your children spend way too much time on video games. Another issue I struggle with is that when they do want to engage in some quality family time, my mind has…
Chasing the Sun with Henry is a novel I probably would not have chosen and for a quite embarrassing reason. It is written by a man and written in the first person with a man as the protagonist. I would normally go for a female author which is ridiculous because some of my favourite authors…
I was offered The Confirmation by L G Dickson to review. I do love a book to review and love the thrill of receiving them through the post. If you ask me, a Kindle or screen can never compete with the pleasure of a good old-fashioned book. I hope you enjoy my The Confirmation book…
Different Genes is the first full-length novel from author Claire Baldry. I was interested in reading it as it has adoption as one of its themes. I hope you enjoy my Different Genes book review. Different Genes book review The novel opens with a funeral scene and we meet Simon who is a stranger watching…
The Happy Diet is a four-week, step-by-step guide to a total happier existence available from Amazon from 29th September and written by Tamara Armstrong who has kindly shared her story with me. Tamara’s story “Looking back, there were many things that contributed to the decline of my mental health. At 14 and what is probably…
The Apple Tree by Daphne Du Maurier is the latest short story I have read. In the book, we meet a man who has recently lost his wife. Daphne Du Maurier must have a thing about death and loss methinks. The couple’s marriage is described and whilst not without affection, seems stale. In Fact, as…
Don’t look now by Daphne Du Maurier is short story and described as macabre. In it we meet Laura and John who are on holiday in Venice. It all starts out light-hearted enough but is a very good reminder that as in real life, things are not always what they seem. The apparently happy couple…
What are the 10 things girls need most? The book title “10 Things Girls Need Most” grabbed my attention straightaway. As soon as I gave birth to my daughterI felt overwhelmed at how I was going to teach her what she needed most to be a strong girl and woman. Regular readers will know how it…
Jacky Ha-Ha is the book we used to launch our mini-book club for myself and my daughter. We also reached out to home education friends and it was great to hear that young girls wanted to get involved. Here is my Jacky Ha-Ha book review. The book club and my Jacky Ha-Ha book review I…
The Playground Mafia is a book I received as part of my membership of the BritMums Book Club. Here is The Playground Mafia book review. I love the club as it leads me to read books that I would not normally select. It is so easy to get stuck in a rut with our reading…