authorvalpenny2 days ago3 minThe Girl in the Van by Helen MatthewsI 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...
authorvalpennyJun 182 minPoetry From the Heart by Olusola Sophia AnayanwuI was honoured to be approached by the poet to review her new collection of poetry. I had not read anything by Olusola Sophia Anayanwu...
authorvalpennyJun 43 minThe Catch by T.M. LoganI 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...
authorvalpennyMay 213 minThe Observations by Jane HarrisThe Blurb A powerful story of secrets and suspicions, hidden histories and mysterious disappearances set in Victorian Scotland. Scotland,...
authorvalpennyMay 142 minLife Class by Pat BarkerThe 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...
authorvalpennyMay 73 minThe Switch by Beth O'LearyI 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...
authorvalpennyApr 302 minThe Venus Conspiracy by Michael CordyWhen 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...
authorvalpennyApr 232 minThe British Museum Indian Love Poetry by A.L. DallapiccolaA. L. Dallapiccola is the author of “Hindu Visions of the Sacred and Hindu Myths” as well as “A Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend”. ...
authorvalpennyApr 162 minNever Look Away by Linwood BarclayThe 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...
authorvalpennyMar 123 minPort Mortuary by Patricia CornwellI 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...
authorvalpennyMar 63 minWorking the Beat by Joan LivingstonI have just recently finished reading the new book by one of my favourite authors, Joan Livingston. I enjoy her Isabel Long series very...
authorvalpennyFeb 193 minThe Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel BarberyThis 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...
authorvalpennyFeb 123 minWe Begin at the End by Chris WhitakerI bought We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker just before Christmas because I had read some good reviews, almost despite the fact that...
authorvalpennyFeb 52 minBefore I Say Goodbye by Mary Higgins ClarkI 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...
authorvalpennyJan 292 minWhite Stones by Kit DominoI rarely win anything, so imagine my excitement when, at the end of last year, my name was pulled out of the hat to win a draw for the...
authorvalpennyJan 223 minThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-timeMark Haddon is a British novelist and poet, although his best known novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time was published...
authorvalpennyJan 153 minNo Time for Goodbye by Linwood BarclayThis book is a great read. My older daughter had recommended it to me years ago when we were on holiday, but I never got around to...
authorvalpennyJan 85 minHalf of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi AdicheThis novel, Half of a Yellow Sun by the Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche,was leant to me by a friend, who told me I should read...
authorvalpennyDec 22, 20212 minMerle by Angela WrenI have a bad habit of treating myself to things just before my birthday or Christmas. it drives family and friends mad! This year, I did...
authorvalpennyDec 18, 20213 minDefinitely Dead by Kate BendelowKate Bendelow already has an impressive pedigree in crime. She works as a scene of crime officer (SOCO) or crime scene investigator (CSI)...