Read whatever, whenever, however.
In brief: What if Hillary Clinton hadn’t married Bill? What would Hillary Rodham have done with her life? The good: The saxophone scene. The not-so-good: The saxophone scene. (If you know, you know). Why I chose it: Because Curtis Sittenfeld is an excellent writer and who else could cheer me up as I waited for... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
In brief: Amy is lagging in ticking off life goals compared to her friends. So when her boyfriend plans a special vacation, it means Something. Except that Something means she’s dumped on TV and now a part of reality show, The Shelf. The good: It captures the fun that is a brand-new reality show where... Continue Reading →
In brief: Freya has lost everything. When her niece invites her to help run the family restaurant on Magnetic Island, Freya’s sister is suspicious that Freya will reveal the family’s biggest and most generous secret. The good: Magnetic Island sounds beautiful. The not-so-good: The ends tie up a little too neatly and quickly for me.... Continue Reading →
