Read whatever, whenever, however.
In brief: The second in the Steeple Street series. Agnes becomes the first nurse in the coal mining village of Bowden, but the locals don't want a nurse. The good: Really picked up as the strike hit and the drama increased. The not-so-good: First part wasn't terribly interesting, as Agnes doesn't show too much character.... Continue Reading →
In brief: Emmy applies for a job, thinking it's a gateway to becoming a War Correspondent. Unfortunately, she's typing letters for the agony aunt of Woman's Friend magazine. The good: It's sweet and fun with a jolly tone. The not-so-good: So terribly sad in places. Why I chose it: Sent to me by Pan Macmillan... Continue Reading →
So last week was a bit better and as you can see below, I got some reading in too. I also got some lovely books in the mail too! The Art of Friendship by Lisa Ireland (released 24th April) is a book I've been looking forward to for ages! Libby and Kit have been friends since... Continue Reading →
In brief: Showgirl Ruby Wilde is at the top of her game in Las Vegas in the late 1960s. But it wasn't always that way growing up and her life is about to take another twist… The good: You feel like you really are on the Strip. The not-so-good: Some very painful moments for the... Continue Reading →
In brief: It's a case of mistaken identity when Alex goes to meet the man she met online. But Joe has been using brother Eric's account…how can they reclaim the spark when he lied from the start? The good: Witty, funny and heartfelt. The not-so-good: Eric, you're still a tool. Why I chose it: Enjoy... Continue Reading →
Last week was horrible. I'm talking about hospital visits and death in the family awful. Hoping that this week is happier and peaceful. Thanks to those who sent books – it was so lovely to have some normality in a week of chaos! The Way Things Should Be by Bridie Jabour (released 1st May) arrived from... Continue Reading →
In brief: Jonathon has come to The Fortress to try to save his marriage. For one year, he will submit to The Vaik and their ways. He will come out of the experience a changed man. The good: Imaginative, raw, blunt and eye opening. The not-so-good: Took me a little while to understand the Vaik... Continue Reading →
In brief: Noni is a midwife in a small hospital that is about to lose its maternity unit. When Jacinta and father Iain show up, sparks fly. But could these sparks benefit everyone? The good: Heartfelt, tender and funny. The not-so-good: Would love to see Jacinta get a book of her own! Why I chose... Continue Reading →
Happy Easter and happy April! Hopefully the chocolate and the reading was plentiful! The shopping centres were very, very busy but I did pick up two books! Surprise Me by Sophie Kinsella sounded really fun. Sylvie and Dan have been together for ten years and everything is comfy…and could be for a very long time.... Continue Reading →
