Thank you to NetGalley and Pan Macmillan for a review copy of this book for an honest review. This book looks at the history of childbirth, how neonatal care has evolved and how the future of neonatal care may look. However it isn’t a science or history book, but a diary of what happened to… Continue reading The First Breath by Olivia Gordon
A Random Act of Kindness by Sophie Jenkins
A Random Act of Kindness by Sophie Jenkins My rating: 5 of 5 stars Thank you to NetGalley and Avon books for a review copy of this book. I loved this feel good book (and was sad to see that some other reviewers hadn’t). Fern and the other characters meet a number of challenges from… Continue reading A Random Act of Kindness by Sophie Jenkins
The Woman Who Wanted More by Vicky Zimmerman
The Woman Who Wanted More by Vicky Zimmerman My rating: 5 of 5 stars Thanks to NetGalley and Zaffre Books for a review copy. Loved this book – friendships and food – a perfect combination. Cecily and Kate are brought to life beautifully and the story flows well. View all my reviews
Time And How To Spend It by James Wallman
Time and How to Spend It: The 7 Rules for Richer, Happier Days by James Wallman My rating: 4 of 5 stars Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Books for a preview copy Interesting ideas about spending time doing rather than acquiring, and relevant stories about famous people. However I did find it repetitive in places… Continue reading Time And How To Spend It by James Wallman
Those Who Are Loved by Victoria Hislop
Those Who Are Loved by Victoria Hislop My rating: 5 of 5 stars Thank you to NetGalley, Victoria Hislop and Headline Review for a digital review copy. I would like to give this book a 5 star rating. As an avid reader of Victoria Hislop’s books, this is as well written and descriptive of life… Continue reading Those Who Are Loved by Victoria Hislop
The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri
The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri My rating: 5 of 5 stars Thank you to NetGalley and Zaffre for a digital review copy. This is a well written, thought provoking and heart breaking story. I confess that despite seeing images of the Syrian bombings and images of refugees travelling across Europe, I knew very… Continue reading The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri
The Birthday Party by Veronica Henry
The Birthday Party by Veronica Henry My rating: 5 of 5 stars Having discovered Veronca Henry last year with The Family Recipe, I’ve been catching up with her other books.I was given a copy of this book and thoroughly enjoyed it. Interesting characters and a little more racy than her other books I’ve read so… Continue reading The Birthday Party by Veronica Henry
Books I’ve read this month and loved
I’ve really enjoyed curling up with some good books this month – a mixture of different authors and genres. These are my 5* recommendations. If Only I Could Tell You by Hannah Beckerman Thank you to NetGalley for a review copy of this novel. Thank you to Hannah Beckerman for this novel – the five… Continue reading Books I’ve read this month and loved
I have had to admit defeat
As an avid reader, it doesn’t happen often but sometimes I have to admit to myself that a book and I are not compatible. Thank you to Netgalley for a copy of Reasons to be Cheerful for an honest review. I looked forward to reading this book, having been a teenager in the mid 1980’s.… Continue reading I have had to admit defeat
I need more than 5 stars for The Perfect Betrayal by Lauren North
Thank you to Net Galley for an early copy for an honest review with no spoilers. This is a 5 plus star thriller – Lauren North has written a book that you don’t want to put down – you must buy the book but you must make sure that you have a quiet weekend planned… Continue reading I need more than 5 stars for The Perfect Betrayal by Lauren North
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