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LATEST ARTICLES ( 1511 )
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Pretty Jane and the Viper of Kidbrooke Lane – Paul Thomas Murphy
Non-Fiction4*s This historical true crime happened in 1871 in the Greenwich are of Victorian London. Poor Jane Coulson had been found in a terrible state with... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Other People’s Secrets – Louise Candlish #20booksofsummer
Contemporary Fiction3*s A boathouse by Lake Orta sounds the most wonderful place for a holiday, and it is a break from life that Ginny and Adam Trustlove need. Read more
Posted on 22 July 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Laidlaw – William McIlvanney
Crime Fiction 4*s I read this book on Fiction Fan’s recommendation since this book was gave this her FictionFan Crime Thriller Award Winner back in 2013, yes I... Read more
Posted on 21 July 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Little Stranger – Sarah Waters #20booksofsummer
Historical Fiction 4*s It is so difficult to fit this book into anyone genre. It could be historical, being set just after World War Two in post-war Britain... Read more
Posted on 20 July 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE -
First Chapter ~ First Paragraph (July 19)
Welcome to another Tuesday celebrating bookish events, from Tuesday/First Chapter/Intros, hosted by Bibliophile by the Sea Every Tuesday, Diane at Bibliophile b... Read more
Posted on 19 July 2016 BOOKS -
Death Comes Knocking – Graham Bartlett with Peter James
Non-Fiction4*s Death Comes Knocking is a non-fictional look at policing in Brighton, the place which is where the fictional Roy Grace carries out a similar... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Weekly Wrap Up (July 17)
Mont Orgueil Castle – Photo courtesy of Man Vyi Well on the home front I’ve continued to be under siege at work, but I’m battling through. Read more
Posted on 17 July 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE -
20 Books of Summer 2016! Part II #20booksofsummer
Cathy at Cathy 746 has a yearly challenge to read twenty books over the summer months starting on 1 June 2016 and running until 5 September 2016, and I’ve... Read more
Posted on 16 July 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE -
I Found You – Lisa Jewell
Contemporary Fiction5*s Lisa Jewell is an author you can absolutely depend upon to provide you with a story to lose yourself in and I Found You was no different. Read more
Posted on 15 July 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Q & A with James Henry Author of Blackwater
Back in March I received a copy of this book from the author and simply couldn’t wait until closer to publication date to read it – yes my strict scheduling... Read more
Posted on 14 July 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE -
This Week in Books (July 13)
Lypsyy Lost Found my Wednesday post gives you a taste of what I am reading this week. A similar meme is run by Taking on a World of Words The book I’m... Read more
Posted on 13 July 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE -
First Chapter ~ First Paragraph (July 12)
Welcome to another Tuesday celebrating bookish events, from Tuesday/First Chapter/Intros, hosted by Bibliophile by the Sea Every Tuesday, Diane at Bibliophile b... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Lying In Wait – Liz Nugent
Psychological Thriller5*s Unravelling Oliver is a book that completely wowed me back in 2014; starting from the killer first line of this assured debut: ‘I... Read more
Posted on 11 July 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Weekly Wrap Up (July 10)
There was no weekly wrap up last week as I was celebrating my birthday in St Malo with friends, this beautiful French walled port city is just an hour away... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Dead Hour – Denise Mina
Crime Fiction4*s I really enjoyed the first book in the Paddy Mehan trilogy: The Field of Blood and the slightly overweight, under confident trainee journalist... Read more
Posted on 09 July 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Six in Six for 2016
I saw this featured on Books Please earlier this week and it looks like a good way to summarise the first six months of reading of the year. This meme originate... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Curious Habits of Doctor Adams – Jane Robins #20booksofsummer
Non-Fiction5*s Oh how I love a well-researched piece of historical crime and was very impressed by this author’s account of George Smith the ‘Brides in the Bath... Read more
Posted on 07 July 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Lie With Me – Sabine Durrant
Psychological Thriller5*s Having just returned from Crete when I picked up this book I was absolutely delighted to be transported to the Greek setting of... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE -
First Chapter ~ First Paragraph (July 5)
Welcome to another Tuesday celebrating bookish events, from Tuesday/First Chapter/Intros, hosted by Bibliophile by the Sea Every Tuesday, Diane at Bibliophile b... Read more
Posted on 05 July 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Intrusion by Mary McCluskey; Meet Sarah Cherrington
Yesterday I wrote a review for Intrusion by Mary McCluskey which is a psychological thriller with depth with a focus on female friendship. Read more
Posted on 01 July 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE