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In brief: The story of music in the 1970s as seen through the eyes of the Bakerloo line. The good: Some parts were fascinating. The not-so-good: Yeah, I'm not a fan of Can. Why I chose it: Working my way through the Penguin Lines series celebrating 150 years of the Underground. Year: 2013 Pages: 137... Continue Reading →
In brief: Charlie discovers that her husband is on a dating app. She's devastated but determined to find out more. But really, that's the least of her worries as her life becomes amazingly complex… The good: An incredible page turner. The not-so-good: The ending is a little neat, but after that roller coaster ride, anything... Continue Reading →
In brief: Economics explained, in an interesting way that links real life to the science. The good: Examples that are realistic and understandable help so much! The not-so-good: There's a new edition out (2019). Why I chose it: I like Charles Wheelan's style and I needed to learn the dismal science. Year: 2010 Pages: 354... Continue Reading →
In brief: Evie needs to keep her job and ideally get promoted. She's desperate, so much so that she has agreed to roleplay the meet-cutes of romantic comedies in real life to inspire a hit screenwriter to write a romcom. The good: It's funny, unpredictable and sweet. The not-so-good: A little slow to start. Why... Continue Reading →
In brief: It's Nic's first day of school. He's a bit scared that he won't fit in, but there are plenty of people to help him. The good: Great message that everyone is different – and that's good. The not-so-good: My Nic doesn't quite have the attention span for the whole book. Why I chose... Continue Reading →
In brief: Three generations of women, all very different, but each has a secret. Will it destroy their families? The good: Brilliantly written with a fascinating plot. The not-so-good: Like Ged, I am happy to leave Elvis pretty much alone. Why I chose it: Always love Rachael Johns' books, so I bought it first opportunity... Continue Reading →
In brief: A semi-autobiographical novella of the life of a family in Chelsea. The good: It's brilliant – funny, interesting and unputdownable. The not-so-good: Short. Why I chose it: Working my way through the Penguin Lines series celebrating 150 years of the Underground. Year: 2013 Pages: 95 Publisher: Penguin Setting: The Circle Line and beyond... Continue Reading →
In brief: In 1899 Sydney, the residents of the Dunlevy house find things out that will change their lives. They each react in their own way with disastrous consequences. The good: A great insight into colonial Sydney, pre-Federation. The not-so-good: The ending is a little fast and neat. Why I chose it: Enjoy Maggie Joel's... Continue Reading →
In brief: Juliette lives a small, ordered life in Paris which really isn't that exciting. One day she gets off at a different stop and her life is changed as she becomes a distributor of the right book to the right person… The good: Interesting premise. The not-so-good: It just didn't sparkle for me. Why... Continue Reading →
