Second Chance by Jane Green
I don't often read women's fiction, but I was recently attracted by the cover and title of Jane Green's book, Second Chance. The Blurb...
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- 6 days ago
- 2 min
In The Dark by Mark Billingham
I have always enjoyed detective novels, mysteries and crime thrillers. Mark Billingham is an English crime novelist and stand up...
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authorvalpenny
- Sep 3
- 3 min
There is no Going Home by Madalyn Morgan
I had heard a lot of good things about the novels by Madalyn Morgan and recently I had the opportunity to purchase one. I chose There is...
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authorvalpenny
- Aug 31
- 2 min
The Carnelian Phoenix by Jacquie Rogers
I was pleased to be able to buy a paperback copy of The Carnelian Phoenix by Jacquie Rogers recently. I much prefer paperbacks to ebooks....
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authorvalpenny
- Aug 27
- 3 min
My Extra Life by Maggie Cobbett
I had heard my husband's stories of being called in with groups of his pals to act as extras in episodes of Miami Vice and battle scenes...
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authorvalpenny
- Aug 17
- 3 min
Trace Evidence by Vanessa Robertson
The excellent Scottish based crime writer, Vanessa Robertson generously notified her followers that amazon had reduced the price of her...
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authorvalpenny
- Aug 10
- 3 min
A to B by Gerry McGrath
I am excited to be able to share my views on the poetry collection A to B by Scottish poet, Gerry McGrath. The Review The poet uses...
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authorvalpenny
- Jul 30
- 2 min
Made in America by Bill Bryson
I recently re-read his "Made in America" The text is an entertaining compendium of possible and less possible word origins. The Blurb...
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authorvalpenny
- Jul 23
- 3 min
The Murder of Miss Perfect by Mark Eklid
The Murder of Miss Perfect was the first novel by Mark Elkid that I had read. I didn't know what to expect but I was lucky enough to...
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authorvalpenny
- Jul 16
- 3 min
The Pilgrim by Joy Magretts
I was priviledged to recieve an advance copy of The Pilgrim by Joy Magretts in exchange for an honest review. My thanks to the author and...
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authorvalpenny
- Jul 13
- 2 min
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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authorvalpenny
- Jul 9
- 3 min
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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authorvalpenny
- Jul 2
- 2 min
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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authorvalpenny
- Jun 29
- 2 min
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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authorvalpenny
- Jun 25
- 3 min
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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authorvalpenny
- Jun 18
- 2 min
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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authorvalpenny
- Jun 4
- 3 min
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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authorvalpenny
- May 21
- 3 min
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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authorvalpenny
- May 14
- 2 min
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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authorvalpenny
- May 7
- 3 min
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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