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Watermelon is Life – A personal tale of teaching in Namibia
A personal tale of teaching in Namibia. Wes Weston approached me to read and review Watermelon is Life and I'm glad he did, otherwise I never would have found it. I usually stick to fiction and shy away from autobiographical books, but this was a colourful, fun and easy read.…
The quirkiest, maddest book I have ever read – Cats, Scarves and Liars
I am not sure where to begin with this book. A talking cat, a hit and run, death and dark family secrets are just a few of the many storylines in this book. Peppa is the main character in this quick read, is at the very centre of the madness…
Ever had a weird ex-boyfriend?….Crazy Love You by Lisa Unger
I have just finished Crazy Love You by Lisa Unger and it has left me It is the story of Ian Paine, who as a child, suffered terrible trauma and came through a very difficult childhood to become a successful New York hipster type, writing and drawing comics in his…
Arkie’s Pilgrimage to the Next Big Thing – My Blog Tour Review!
I firstly want to say that the back cover blurb didn’t match the book I found inside. My interpretation of the jacket led me to expect an Australian 'Eat Pray Love' with a pretentious woman in search of enlightenment who 'discovers' herself whilst meditating next to giant pineapples. I didn't find…
I’m on a Random House blog tour!
Follow book bloggers, including me, on the Random House Arkie's Pilgrimage To The Next Big Thing Book Tour! My post will be appearing on 20th Feb. Looking forward to seeing the reviews! Click on the link below to find out Over the coming weeks Lisa will be stopping by a…
The Two Of Us – Warning: It could read too close to home!
William meets the love of his life, Ivy. They are a couple before they even go on a date. He doesn't know the tiniest of details about his beautifully scarred, enigmatic lover. Who is her favourite Beatle? What was the name of her first pet? What is her middle name?…
Eden by Candice Fox – The daughter of Hades, a chip off the old block
After reading the debut novel Hades, I was excited to read the next instalment and relished the chance to delve a little deeper into the minds and lives of Hades and his dark daughter Eden. Eden did not disappoint and I picked up right where I left off. Immediately I…
Duffy’s Top 5 Reads of 2014
I have poured over so many great books this year, it has been bloody hard to choose my top 5! On any given day, this list could change, but today, these are my choices. Kick off your New Year with a cracking book and escape into a world of time…
