Prague Nights is a historical crime novel from Man Booker Prize winning author John Banville, whose pen name is Benjamin Black, and who is well known for the Quirke crime series. This book was sent to me by Penguin books for a review. Although this book starts with a murder, it's really about intrigue at …
This book was sent to me by the author for honest review. It was nominated for the Man Asian Literary Prize, and interstingly is the only book that has been that was written by a non-Asian writer. It's the twin stories of Jacquie and Paaku, one a woman in the 20's following her explorer Grandfathers …
Continue reading The Last Gods Of Indochine by Samuel Ferrer
In the small town of Arhaus, Nevada, three girls have been mysteriously gifted super powers. As they practice their powers and fight crime, they must keep them secret from their friends and family, and also compete with the other superheroes in their town, three boys, who seem quite familiar. When a strange symbol starts to …
Continue reading Heritage: A Transcend Novel by Addie Hunter
I was sent this book by the author for honest review, and all opinions here are my own. And I'm very glad that Cory Barclay did send it to me, because I really enjoyed it. Some of you who know your history or werewolf lore will have heard of the story of the Werewolf of …
Vincent Bijlo is more well known in The Netherlands where he works in TV, radio and theatre, as well as in stand up comedy, so I had never heard of him before Holland Park Press asked me to review this book for them. (As always, all opinions herein are my own, and the book was …
This was the first Anne Tyler that I've read, which is pretty crazy considering how often she's recommended to me, and I'm very happy to recommend her to you. If you read my movie blog, you'll perhaps have read my review of the film adaptation of her book The Accidental Tourist, which I loved. If …
Opening in 1807, Rachel grows up on the island of St Thomas, a child beloved by her father, who makes sure that she's well educated, and a mother who is cold and bitter. In her family there is also Adele, who is their servant, and her daughter, Jestine, who is like a sister to Rachel. …
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