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The Garden of Water by Alan Drew
At the library, I picked up another book promoted by the book group run by successful, local author Evelyn Hood. It was "Gardens of...
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Jul 13, 20222 min read


Judas Horse by Lynda La Plante
I had never read anything by Lynda La Plante before, so when I saw this book on sale, I picked it up. The Blurb 'Do you know what a Judas...
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Jul 9, 20223 min read


The Alphbet Sisters by Monica McInerny
The title of this book enthralled me and, although it is not my usual genre, am glad I read the novel. I borrowed it from my local...
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Jul 2, 20222 min read


Killer's Countdown by Wendy H. Jones
I have read several books by the fine Scottish author wo is Wendy H. Jones and enjoyed them, but I had never read any books in her DI...
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Jun 29, 20222 min read


The Girl in the Van by Helen Matthews
I have enjoyed the books by Helen Matthews that I have read and was delighted when I learned that she had published a new book, The Girl...
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Jun 25, 20223 min read


Poetry From the Heart by Olusola Sophia Anayanwu
I was honoured to be approached by the poet to review her new collection of poetry. I had not read anything by Olusola Sophia Anayanwu...
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Jun 18, 20222 min read


The Catch by T.M. Logan
I must be honest, I had never heard of T. M. Logan and I bought The Catch when it was on sale, but I am very glad I did. The Blurb She...
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Jun 4, 20223 min read


The Observations by Jane Harris
The Blurb A powerful story of secrets and suspicions, hidden histories and mysterious disappearances set in Victorian Scotland. Scotland,...
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May 21, 20223 min read


Life Class by Pat Barker
The Blurb Spring, 1914. The students at the Slade School of Art gather in Henry Tonks's studio for his life-drawing class. But for Paul...
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May 14, 20222 min read


The Switch by Beth O'Leary
I will be quite honest, I bought The Switch by Beth O'Leary from Amazon because it xounded interesting and was on sale for £2.00. The...
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May 7, 20223 min read


The Venus Conspiracy by Michael Cordy
When I read the back cover of this book I was not sure that I would like The Venus Conspracy. However, my husband and I were on holiday...
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Apr 30, 20222 min read


The British Museum Indian Love Poetry by A.L. Dallapiccola
A. L. Dallapiccola is the author of “Hindu Visions of the Sacred and Hindu Myths” as well as “A Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend”. ...
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Apr 23, 20222 min read


Never Look Away by Linwood Barclay
The Blurb It starts with a trip to a local amusement park. David Harwood is hoping a carefree day at Five Mountains will help dispel his...
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Apr 16, 20222 min read


As Far As My Feet Will Carry Me by Josef M. Bauer
I admit, it sometimes takes me a while to catch up with things. This book is one of these cases. The book was originally published in...
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Apr 2, 20222 min read


Holding Poems by Maggie Rabatski
Maggie Rabatski is a truly gifted poet. She has been nominated for the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust 2011 Book Awards for her first...
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Mar 26, 20222 min read


Port Mortuary by Patricia Cornwell
I enjoy Patricia Cornwell's books and was pleased to find on I hadn't read. The Blurb Kay Scarpetta has been training at the Dover Port...
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Mar 12, 20223 min read


Working the Beat by Joan Livingston
I have just recently finished reading the new book by one of my favourite authors, Joan Livingston. I enjoy her Isabel Long series very...
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Mar 6, 20223 min read


The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery
This is a very French book, both in subject and in the style of writing. That is why it is interesting that the book is so successful...
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Feb 19, 20223 min read


We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker
I bought We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker just before Christmas because I had read some good reviews, almost despite the fact that...
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Feb 12, 20223 min read


Before I Say Goodbye by Mary Higgins Clark
I borrowed this book from my local library because I had heard good things about this author, but had not read any of her books. The...
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Feb 5, 20222 min read
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