Read whatever, whenever, however.
In brief: Sam and Phoebe meet at St Pancras station and instantly fall in love while on their way to other journeys. They decide to meet again in one year if they feel the same way. How will the year change them? The good: A lovely premise for a story. The not-so-good: The rumination of... Continue Reading →
A busy week as always. It wasn't great for football, but on the upside it means I'll have more time to read (plus a functional voice). I was lucky to receive some books in the mail this week! A Single Thread by Tracy Chevalier (available now, RPR $32.99) arrived thanks to Harper Collins (how did... Continue Reading →
Busy week last week. Fortunately, my Readings order arrived on my night in, plus two new books. Where the Light Enters by Sara Donati (available on 17th September) arrived thanks to Penguin. This chunkster is about two female doctors in the 1880s. Sophie is recently widowed and planning to rebuild her life, but Anna's husband... Continue Reading →
In brief: Part of the Penguin Lines series celebrating 150 years of the London Underground, this book looks at the intertwining of nature and progress through Metroland as the Metropolitan line grows. The good: I loved reading more about Metroland. The not-so-good: Probably not the best thing to read during intermission at a show. Why... Continue Reading →
In brief: Sketches from such wit as Mad As Hell, Newstopiä, The Micallef P(r)ogram(me) and Full Frontal. The good: Some of my favourites are in this book. The not-so-good: Some of my favourites are no in this book. Why I chose it: Because Shaun Micallef is a National Legend, as discovered recently when a repeat... Continue Reading →
In brief: Kitty's first year of being a real doctor is full of ups, downs, love and laughter. The good: I really resonated with some of the statements made (good and bad). The not-so-good: Took me a little while to get into, had to finish before my own on call (otherwise nightmares happen, like Kitty's)... Continue Reading →
Spring is here…or is it? It looks like the jury may be out for a few days on that one with some winter-style weather hanging around. I bought several books over the last week, as well as receiving one in the mail. Let's look, shall we? (I had to take the picture quickly as it... Continue Reading →
In brief: Part of the Penguin Lines series celebrating 150 years of the London Underground, this book reviews various stops on the Piccadilly Line and the fun to be had there. The good: Interesting spin on the series – the buildings around the stops. The not-so-good: Made me feel uncool as I'm not au fait... Continue Reading →
In brief: The story of New York and the growing rock and roll scene from 2001 to 2011. Think The Strokes, Interpol, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and all their contemporaries. The good: Loved reading about bands I like and being reminded of others. The not-so-good: Bought quite a few CDs and vinyl while reading this book.... Continue Reading →
