Books, Books, Books
From Goodreads: "Matthew, they thought, was just going through a phase of talking to himself. And, like many parents, they waited for him to get over it, but it started to get worse. Matthew's conversations with himself grew more and more intense - it was like listening to one end of a telephone conversation while... Continue Reading →
From Goodreads: "Rosemary Woodhouse and her struggling actor-husband Guy move into the Bramford, an old New York City apartment building with an ominous reputation and only elderly residents. Neighbours Roman and Minnie Castavet soon come nosing around to welcome them and, despite Rosemary's reservations about their eccentricity and the weird noises she keeps hearing, her... Continue Reading →
From Goodreads: "Chengdu: a teeming, modern metropolis. Yet China’s painful turbulent history still leaves its mark on the minds of all who live there. Philip Ye, half English, half Chinese, is a homicide detective with the Chengdu Public Security Bureau who suffers his own anguish from a life blighted by tragedy and the unsettling appearance... Continue Reading →
I’m absolutely thrilled to be hosting a stop on the blog tour for 'A Dream of Italy' by Nicky Pellegrino. Thanks to Tracy Fenton of Compulsive Readers for the invitation and to Orion for my copy of the book via NetGalley. Before I share my review here’s what the book is all about: "For sale:... Continue Reading →
From Goodreads: "A year after the kiss that brought them together in a snowy train-station doorway, Maya and James are embarking on another journey – this time around the world. The trip starts promisingly, with an opulent and romantic Indian wedding. But as their travels continue, Maya fears that 'love at first sight' might not... Continue Reading →
From Goodreads: "Following the success of his award-longlisted Childish Spirits and its sequel The Spirit of London, prolific children’s author Rob Keeley is back with The Sword of the Spirit, the third instalment in his thrilling and suspenseful Spirits series. “There are truths which must be revealed before the battle may commence. You do not... Continue Reading →
From Goodreads: "A strange sensation runs through me, a feeling that I don't know this person in front of me, even though he matters more to me than anyone ever has, than anyone ever will. You go into your son's bedroom. It's the usual mess. You tidy up some dirty plates, pick up some clothes,... Continue Reading →
From Goodreads: "On returning to London, Ellie investigates the mystery surrounding 47 Foster Square. Who is the sender of ghostly messages asking her for help? What is the secret of the Meadowes family? And what does Edward know about all this? With her parents about to divorce, and her Mum acting very strangely, Ellie quickly... Continue Reading →
From Goodreads: "Joanna is an avoider. So far she has spent her adult life hiding bank statements and changing career aspirations weekly. But then one night Joanna hears footsteps on the way home. Is she being followed? She is sure it's him; the man from the bar who wouldn't leave her alone. Hearing the steps... Continue Reading →
