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Work Like Any Other – A Life Laid Out In 250 Pages..
Work like any other is the melancholy tale of Roscoe T Martin from Alabama. He is one of the first to work in electricity in the 1920's, when this wondrous power is harnessed, and slowly creeping through the rural farmlands. His passion for power is stunted however, when he has…
Would You Know How To Spot A Hipster?
How To Spot A Hipster by Jeremy Cassar is a little hardback guide about the sub-culture that thinks it's cool, arty, quirky and completely individual, but is in-fact VERY mainstream. The hipsters are taking over! The illustrations by Carla McCrae are very cute and the guide takes a very gentle…
Hidden Bodies – More murderous doings with charming, evil Joe!
Hidden Bodies. That weird, confusing moment of happiness when an evil, charming, psycho killer comes back into your life. YOU is one of my favourite thriller books of all time, and like many, I have been hanging out to read Caroline Kepnes sequel Hidden Bodies. I was apprehensive because I…
Who’s Afraid – Sexy Adult Werewolfiness – Author Q&A and Giveaway!
If you follow my social media, you will know that I thoroughly enjoyed Who's Afraid by Maria Lewis. A kickass werewolf story with a strong female lead; no cheesiness and a real 'True Blood' vibe. Loved every page and if you like a fast paced read with meat on…
Another Great Cricket Bio Review By Guest Blogger Mr B! – Flintoff “Second Innings”
Another great cricket bio for you this week - this one from Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff. "Second Innings" covers not only his cricket career, but as the title suggests, his life after retiring from cricket in 2009. He tells his story with plenty of "northern" humour. In fact, if you read…
Customer Experience Is the Brand – Brands have nowhere to hide..
Long before I was bookworm (or an Aussie), I had a career in marketing. It feels like a long time ago, and a world away from the marketing world today. After reading Customer Experience Is The Brand, it seems all I studied for back in college and all that…
Truth’s, half truths & little white lies – Nick Frost
I've been looking forward to getting my hands on a copy of this book and as autobiographies go it's one of my favourites, right up there with Stephen Fry's Moab Is My Washpot. You don't even need to know who Nick Frost is, although, if you are British you may…
The Enchanted Island – Ellie O’Neill takes us on a wonderful Irish ride
I snapped up the chance to read the second book by the wonderful Ellie O'Neill and to be part of the book blog tour. Reluctantly Charmed, Ellie's first book, was a glimpse into the world of real Irish Faeries that are not sweet, and do not grant you wishes whilst…
He Named Me Malala – A Story To Be Shared
Malala Yousafzai was a campaigner for the right for all girls to get an education. Malala was from Swat in Pakistan. Malala was 14. Malala was shot in the left side of her forehead by a member of the Taliban. Malala didn't die. (more…)
All That Is Lost Between Us… You are in for a bookworm treat!
I have JUST finished an advanced, uncorrected copy of Sara Foster's All That Is Losts Between Us. All I can say is that my fellow bookworms are in for a treat! Cannot wait to share my thoughts, questions and reviews when the bookblog tour comes around in Feb. You can…