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In brief: A story about a trial of a new antibiotic in the age of antimicrobial resistance, the people who need it and Matt McCarthy’s first trial as the lead investigator. The good: Incredibly interesting with a good mix of the scientific and human aspects. The not-so-good: I might have ‘cheated’ and looked up the... Continue Reading →
In brief: The story of Andrew Wakefield, who published a study linking the MMR vaccine and autism (which was later proven to be false) by the journalist who exposed the truth. The good: Very detailed yet easy to read story of the events. The not-so-good: Sometimes Deer seems a bit jaded by the medical profession.... Continue Reading →
Another Monday. Only one book finished because I’ve been really busy but I did have a chance to do some browsing! The Godmothers by Monica McInerney (available 29th September) is thanks to Penguin. Eliza’s family life wasn’t great growing up, but she always had her two godmothers. But after a tragic event, Eliza has chosen... Continue Reading →
In brief: Judy’s life is nothing like she expected. She’s broke, lives in the same house as her separated husband and her once promising career has taken a U turn. So she wears the family dog in a sling. So what? The good: I don’t know how all this despair makes an incredibly fun read,... Continue Reading →
In brief: A review of many zoonoses that can cause both epidemics and pandemics. The good: Very dry wit at times. The not-so-good: Sometimes the details are rather dry. Why I chose it: Reading to learn and educate myself on pandemics. Year: 2020 (originally published 2007 as The Chickens Fight Back) Pages: 262 Publisher: Black... Continue Reading →
It’s (almost) Monday as I write this and I have new tea and new books. It’s all good. Lonely in Longreach by Eva Scott arrived thanks to Harlequin. In this rural town, two teenagers are playing matchmaker before they move to the city for university. Levi’s dad is a farmer with no time for love.... Continue Reading →
In brief: Maddy is ready to return to the town that knows her deepest secrets. This time she’s in charge of the local medical centre and a force to be reckoned with. But the town is a shadow of its former self… The good: Lovely story and great to reunite with some old characters. The... Continue Reading →
In brief: Jena used to be a violinist. A child prodigy in fact. Now she’s part of the orchestra, focused on hook ups and the past. But meeting Mark and going to New York will have a profound change on her… The good: Brutally honest, sad and happy. The not-so-good: Mark. Should I like him... Continue Reading →
Happy Monday! The weather is attempting to get warmer and the flowers are starting to blossom. Which means a lot of sneezing… Unfortunately I didn’t get to any bookshops last week, but the postie has been very, very kind with deliveries this week. Flying the Nest by Rachael Johns (available 29th October) arrived thanks to... Continue Reading →
In brief: Alice is doing well at Partridge Press in WWII London when she suddenly leaves. But her plan to raise her baby is in ruins after her mum intervenes. So it’s back to work with a secret mission to find the truth… The good: Enjoyable setting in a publishing house during war rationing. The... Continue Reading →
