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Neil Gaiman – The View From The Cheap Seats
'Gaiman is god in the universe of story and for millions this will be a holy book' - Stephen Fry (more…)
Pour Me: A Life by A.A.Gill – A memoir of an alcoholic …
Writing this review has taken a long while to get round to! This book is one of my favourites of the year, but Christmas, and the end of the year, made me feel lethargic and I lost my blogging mojo for a while; it doesn't help that I have to justify…
Robert F Kennedy – Mindless menace of violence..
I wrote this post way back in 2011. The speech is still one of my favourites in history and Bobby Kennedy is one hell of a public speaker. ------------------------------------ However you feel about the Kennedy's, whether you think them saints or sinners, there is no denying the talent Robert F…
Book Review Coming…Masquerade
Keeping on my YA theme, I'm reading Masquerade. I will be sharing my review soon! 'Masquerade', published by Penguin Books Australia in August 2014. In the glittering masked world that is the Carnevale of 1750 everyone has a Seven teens, from the highest aristocrat to the lowest servant are all…
Book Review Coming… Hades by Candice Fox
Another great book recommendation from NetGalley. Can't wait to get stuck into it this week! A dark, compelling and original thriller that will have you spellbound from its atmospheric opening pages to its shocking climax. Hades is the debut of a stunning new talent in crime fiction. Hades Archer, the…
Book Review – Black Moon – Can you sleep?
Imagine if one night you couldnt get to sleep. Just lying there awake, unable to drift off. Imagine if you couldn't sleep the following night or the night after that, the days and nights begin to blur as your speech begins to slur, anxiety and frustration consume every minute and…
A vintage book treat….
I have been working my little writer butt off lately, so thought I would reward myself by buying a little treat. I was browsing the internet and this little gem appeared before my eyes. It's a kitsch 1950's cookbook in mint condition with the most adorable illustrations. I was surprised…
A good book takes you places… The Book Thief
I saw today that The Book Thief is now a movie! I cannot wait to see it, and hope it stays true to the book. If you haven't read it yet, pop it on your reading list for 2014! Below is a blog post of mine from last I may…
Book Review ‘Dust’ By Hugh Howey
So, I have finally finished 'Dust' the final installment in the Hugh Howey Silo trilogy. It felt like a long book this time around, but I think it was becuase there was so much to absorb, so much to tie up and quite a few supporting characters to remember. Jules…
Book Review Coming!….A Really Awesome Mess
Quite intrigued by this one. Loved the movie Juno and want to break into writing for children and teenagers so hope to learn a thing or two whilst enjoying the read! Description A hint of Recovery Road, a sample of Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, and a cut of Juno. A Really Awesome…