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The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
I went out with my friend Jill to celebrate the birth of her first grandchild and she kindly gave me The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes. She had read the book and thought that I would enjoy it. I have read a couple of nooks by Jojo Moyes, and although she does not write …
The Granville Legacy by Patricia M. Osborne
The Granville Legacy is the third book in the House of Grace Trilogy by Patricia M. Osborne. It is not a genre I would normally choose, but I am so glad that I made an exception in this case. Each of the novels is excellent and the trilogy should be read in order. As the …
Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell
Lone Survivor is a nonfiction book. It tells the true story co-authored by the man who lived it, US Nayv SEAL, Marcus Luttrell. It was recommended to me by someone who wanted me to understand the mentality and tasks undertaken by Special Forces. This is not a read for the faint-hearted. The Blurb This is …
The Guardians by John Grisham
I hadn’t read anything by John Grisham for a while. so when I saw this book on sale, I picked it up and was looking forward to reading. The Blurb 22 years ago Quincy Miller was sentenced to life without parole. He was accused of killing Keith Russo, a lawyer in a small Florida town. …
I Can Make You Rich by Paul McKenna
I bought this book many years ago in a charity shop and during a clear out of my bookcases it dawned on me that maybe I should read it. So, at last, I Can Make You Rich by Paul McKenna left my book shelves and made it to the top of my TBR pile. The …
The Time Detective – Discovery by Mark Carnelley
I had had this book on my radar for some time, the title was so intriguing, so I shuffled my ‘to be read’ pile and The Time Detective – Discovery by Mark Carnelley came to the top. I am glad it did. The Blurb Marshall Bellows is a present day crime fighter and Allan Besley …
Boy Soldier by Andy McNab and Robert Rigby
I recently set one of my tutor groups to read Boy Soldier by Andy McNab and Robert Rigby. To make sense of the challenge and allow me to set questions, I read the book too. The Blurb Danny Watts’s grandfather, Fergus, was a traitor. One of the worst sort. An SAS explosives expert who betrayed …
Memories and Stages of Love (vol. 1) by Racquel Singleton-Quiney
I recently received a copy of of Memories and Stages of Love (vol.1) written by Racquel Singleton-Quiney. It is a beautifully produced book full of poems, quotes and reflections of love, life and relationships. Truly, I had no idea what to expect from this book, but I was entranced by the wisdom and truth of …
Paparazzi by Jo Fenton
I think this is the fourth novel by Jo Fenton that I have read and I have enjoyed each one, but in Paparazzi, this author really comes into her own. It is an exceptional novel that tells a complex story dealing with murder, fame, stalking and PTSD. The Blurb It’s thirty years since Becky White …
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