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In brief: Michael Palin and crew go somewhere he's never been before – North Korea. The good: Very interesting with great photographs. The not-so-good: Quite a quick read. Why I chose it: Michael Palin writes the best travelogues. Year: 2019 Pages: 170 Publisher: Hutchinson (Penguin) Setting: North Korea Rating: 9 out of 10 A new... Continue Reading →
In brief: Vegan recipes that are easy to make with ingredients you can find and afford from the local supermarket. The good: Great ideas and the recipes I tried were delicious. The not-so-good: I can't think of jackfruit as just a fruit now. Why I chose it: Never reviewed a cookbook before! Thanks to Pan... Continue Reading →
In brief: A dream of the Tube breaking down due to…capitalism. The good: Crazily good fun. The not-so-good: Read in one sitting. Why I chose it: Working my way through the Penguin Lines series celebrating 150 years of the Underground. Year: 2013 Pages: 108 Publisher: Penguin Setting: The Jubilee Line Rating: 8.5 out of 10... Continue Reading →
In brief: Laurie has been with Dan forever. When he dumps her, she is devastated. But a chance trapping in a lift with colleague Jamie has benefits – they will stage a fake romance to get Laurie her revenge, and Jamie his promotion. But it almost starts to feel real… The good: Fun, interesting and... Continue Reading →
In brief: Daniel spots Nadia on the Tube most mornings. Instead of talking to her, he puts a message in the 'Missed Connections' section of the paper. Then, they start writing to each other – but will they ever meet? The good: Great idea for a novel. The not-so-good: Quite clunky, particularly initially. Why I... Continue Reading →
In brief: Columns from The New York Times about puzzling presentations in medicine that make a diagnosis difficult. The good: I guessed some of the conditions! The not-so-good: I didn't guess others, proving no one person can know it all. Why I chose it: Really, really enjoyed the Netflix series. Year: 2019 Pages: 289 Publisher:... Continue Reading →
In brief: Sarah, Floss and Jules used to be great friends. But after a series of events, they are no longer on speaking terms. When Sarah is forced to come home to Lord Howe Island, will things change? The good: Interesting stories for each of the main characters. The not-so-good: Sarah's mother knows how to... Continue Reading →
In brief: The story of an eventful trip on the Tube. The good: The tension was great. The not-so-good: Finished in one session. Why I chose it: Working my way through the Penguin Lines series celebrating 150 years of the Underground. Year: 2013 Pages: 73 Publisher: Penguin Setting: The Northern Line Rating: 8.5 out of... Continue Reading →
In brief: Becky is hosting Christmas at her house for the first time ever. Although there are new shopping opportunities, things don't go to plan with her guests inviting themselves and then fighting. Then Becky's ex-boyfriend turns up… The good: Very funny and captures the crazy stresses of the holiday season perfectly. The not-so-good: Where... Continue Reading →
