Here We Are by Graham Swift
I am perplexed as to how this book actually got published. It is just awful.…
What I'm Reading
I read a wide variety of genres and authors. I celebrate every author for their achievements, yet sometimes a few things don’t work for me. I offer these observations to you, to help with the next book you choose to read.
Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri
A beautiful, powerful, important book. I bought it for boys i know and love aged…
The White Princess by Philippa Gregory
Ok, it's true, Philippa Gergory's historical fiction from the 1400s is my reading candy. Her…
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
A bestseller. And it is a good read for sure. Keeps you asking questions and…
Picture Perfect by Jodi Picoult
Obviously, Jodi is a very popular author. She is brave with the themes and subjects…
Book Review: Mistress of Nothing
Mistress of Nothing by Kate Pullinger is a historical fiction novel. I didn't like the…
Warlight
Well, to begin, it's Michael Ondaatje. Full stop. You take a breath, begin reading and…
The Weight of Ink
I loved this book. It is a piece of historical fiction with a twist. It…
Who is Vera Kelly
A really unique read. Terse, to the point, curious, intriguing. I wanted to keep reading.…
The Devil You Know
Brilliant!!! I can't believe this book won no awards. It is meticulously written and it…
Washington Square
Washington Square was written by Henry James in 1880. Clearly the style and language he…