Having read Michael McIntyre’s first book Life & Laughing years ago, I jumped at the chance to read and review his new book A Funny Life. I really enjoyed the new book which contained lots of funny stories and an insight into how comedy and panel shows in the UK …
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Cookbook Review: Home by Stephanie Alexander (and win a copy)
When the new Stephanie Alexander book came into the office my squeals of delight could be heard around the building.
Read More »Book review: Yours Cheerfully by AJ Pearce
Our Production Officer, Summer McCambridge, recently read Yours Cheerfully, the new novel by Sunday Times Bestselling author AJ Pearce - read her review below and win yourself a copy!
Read More »Book Review: Left You Dead, by Peter James (and your chance to win a copy)
I’m not sure where my fascination for the morose comes from but after reading the blurb for Peter James’ novel Left You Dead, the latest in his long-running series following Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, I instantly thought ‘this sounds like me.’
Read More »Book review: The Secret Path by Karen Swan (plus your chance to win a copy)
The Secret Path is definitely a holiday read; it’s light, fluffy and in a time of COVID lockdowns, allows you to escape to the beaches and jungles of Costa Rica.
Read More »Book review: The Lonely Century by Noreena Hertz
If you think you don’t need to read another book on loneliness, or you’ve put the subject in the ‘too hard basket’, then think again.
Read More »Book Review: The Quiet People by Paul Cleave
Paul Cleave is a master! I have read quite a few of his novels and I have never been disappointed. Some are arguably better than others but I have to say I think this one is his best (so far). The Quiet People, like many of his novels, is set …
Read More »Book Review: A Caramel Sky by Kayleen M. Hazlehurst
My feelings towards this book have morphed both during the reading and afterward. This is quite unusual for me; I tend to know if I like something (or not) and time has not often changed my opinion (expect perhaps when I’ve re-read some of those Sweet Valley High books and …
Read More »Book review: The Operator by Gretchen Berg
The Operator Gretchen Berg Hachette $34.99 This book held so much promise! It looked exciting in the publisher’s summary and I was so very happy to see a copy arrive in the office for us to read. I started just before COVID (and all that went with it) and I …
Read More »Book review: The Jacaranda House by Deborah Challinor
The Jacaranda House Deborah Challinor HarperCollins RRP: $36.99 Set in both Australia and New Zealand, this book drew me in instantly. Perhaps that’s because I like a sense of where something is happening, a time and space in which to place my thoughts. Because this novel is set in places …
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