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BIBLIOBETH
http://www.bibliobeth.wordpress.com/
A blog about all things bookish, I review a variety of different books across multiple genres and use a "star" rating to indicate enjoyment. From time to time, I also post book-related news items i.e. shortlists for literary prizes and reviews of literary events.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1312 )
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Talking About The Party by Elizabeth Day with Chrissi Reads
What’s it all about?:A gripping story of obsession and betrayal, privilege and hypocrisy, set in the unassailable heart of the British establishment. Read more
Posted on 28 July 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Gunslinger (The Dark Tower #1) – Stephen King
What’s it all about?:In The Gunslinger (originally published in 1982), King introduces his most enigmatic hero, Roland Deschain of Gilead, the Last Gunslinger. Read more
Posted on 27 July 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
How Not To Disappear – Clare Furniss
What’s it all about?:Our memories are what make us who we are. Some are real. Some are made up. But they are the stories that tell us who we are. Without them w... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Dark Places – Gillian Flynn
What’s it all about?:From The #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Of Gone GirlLibby Day was seven when her mother and two sisters were murdered in “The Satan... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Blog Tour – Girls’ Night Out – Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke
What’s it all about?:For estranged friends Ashley, Natalie, and Lauren, it’s time to heal the old wounds between them. Where better to repair those severed... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
In The Dark (DI Adam Fawley #2) – Cara Hunter
What’s it all about?:DO YOU KNOW WHAT THEY’RE HIDING IN THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR?From the author of CLOSE TO HOME, comes the second pulse-pounding DI Fawley crime... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Golden Child – Wendy James
What’s it all about?:Can bad children happen to good mothers? A totally absorbing novel, for readers of Liane Moriarty, Lionel Shriver and Christos... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Blog Tour – Do No Harm by L V Hay
What’s it all about?:Till death do us part…After leaving her marriage to jealous, possessive oncologist Maxwell, Lily and her six-year-old son have a second... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Shtum – Jem Lester
What’s it all about?:Powerful, darkly funny and heart-breaking, Shtum is a story about fathers and sons, autism, and dysfunctional relationships.Ben Jewell has... Read more
Posted on 17 July 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural History – Bill Schutt
What’s it all about?:For centuries scientists have written off cannibalism as a bizarre phenomenon with little biological significance. Read more
Posted on 16 July 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Mini Pin-It Reviews #22 – Four YA Novels
Hello everyone and welcome to another mini pin-it reviews post! I have a massive backlog of reviews and this is my way of trying to get on top of things a bit. Read more
Posted on 15 July 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things – Jenny Lawson
What’s it all about?:In LET’S PRETEND THIS NEVER HAPPENED, Jenny Lawson baffled readers with stories about growing up the daughter of a taxidermist. Read more
Posted on 14 July 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Book Tag – Shelfie by Shelfie #8
Image edited from: <a href=”Frame">Frame" rel="nofollow">http://www.freepik.com/free-photos-vectors/frame”>Frame image created by Jannoon028 –... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Behind Closed Doors – B.A. Paris
What’s it all about?:Everyone knows a couple like Jack and Grace: he has looks and wealth, she has charm and elegance. You’d like to get to know Grace better. Read more
Posted on 09 July 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Short Stories Challenge 2018 – Some Drolls Are Like That And Some Are Like This...
What’s Some Drolls Are Like That And Some Are Like This all about?:This story follows a wandering story teller as he takes a couple of tourists on a tour... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Resurrection Of Mary Mabel McTavish – Allan Stratton
What’s it all about?:It’s the Great Depression and Mary Mabel McTavish is suicidal. A drudge at the Bentwhistle Academy for Young Ladies (aka Wealthy Juvenile... Read more
Posted on 07 July 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Curse Of Time (Bloodstone #1) – M.J. Mallon
What’s it all about?:Fifteen-year-old Amelina Scott lives in Cambridge with her dysfunctional family, a mysterious black cat, and an unusual girl who’s... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Last Banquet – Jonathan Grimwood
What’s it all about?:Jean-Marie Charles d’Aumout is many things. Orphan, soldier, diplomat, spy, lover. And chef.This is his story.We meet Jean-Marie d’Aumout a... Read more
Posted on 05 July 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Nightingale – Kristin Hannah
What’s it all about?:In love we find out who we want to be. In war we find out who we are.FRANCE, 1939In the quiet village of Carriveau, Vianne Mauriac says... Read more
Posted on 04 July 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Mid Year Freak Out Tag 2018
Hello everyone and welcome to a tag that’s really doing the rounds at the moment – the Mid Year Freak Out Tag which I loved doing last year. Here we go!1. Read more
Posted on 03 July 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE