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Review of The Sculptress by Minette Walters

The Sculptress by Minette Walters “Well written, gripping crime novel, that keeps you guessing. “   Its been a long while since I’ve enjoyed a crime novel. The latest ones I’d read all seemed run of the mill, too predictable or too incredible. I’d almost given up on the genre till my sister in law [...]

Review of George’s Secret Key to the Universe by Lucy and Stephen Hawking

George’s Secret Key to the Universe by Lucy and Stephen Hawking Great fiction for preteen children with even the vaguest interest in the universe, planets and stars. This kid’s book is a great mix of fiction and scientific fact. Its the  highly entertaining story of George, whose parents abhor any modern conveniences including electricity or computers. Then [...]

Review of Bones to Ashes by Kathy Reichs

Bones to Ashes by Kathy Reichs Run of the mill book in the Dr Temperance Brennan series of crime thriller novels. I read this novel over a couple of days last week, but to be honest, I’ve forgotten most of it already. As the latest in the Kathy Reich’s Temperance Brennan series, it just didn’t grab [...]

Review of The Overlook by Michael Connelly

The Overlook by Michael Connelly Disappointing conveyor belt thriller which was rather mundane and predictable I grabbed this novel in the local newsagents as had managed to forget to bring the many half read books that I have on the go on our week’s holidays. I have read a few of Michael Connelly’s Bosch detective [...]

Review of Helping Hercules by Francesca Simon

Helping Hercules by Francesca Simon Greek myths with a twist as Susan travels back in time. Oscar has been a fan of the Horrid Henry books for a few years, so I was delighted when I spotted this book by the same author. He initially was a bit put off by the Greek names but [...]

Review of I am David by Anne Holm

I am David by Anne Holm Thought provoking book for early teens, older children and adults. I first read this book over 20 years ago as a young adolescent and it had a deep impact on me. When I spotted it recently in my local library I decided to re-read it. Its the story of David, a [...]

Review of The Mums’ Book for the mum who’s best at everything By Alison Maloney

The Mums’ Book for the mum who’s best at everything By Alison Maloney Boring, novelty, clichéd, waste of money book I know I shouldn’t look a gift horse in the mouth but this book is dreadful. I received it off my young children as a mother’s day gift and I know its just a novelty [...]

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