MI5 and Me by Charlotte Bingham is a charming memoir that comically recounts her experiences working with MI5 in the 1950s. Read on for our review of the audiobook narrated by Candida Gubbins. MI5 and Me: A Coronet Among the Spooks Synopsis A beguiling comic memoir about a young woman who … [Read more...]
Mammoth by Chris Flynn: Fresh perspective on age old lessons
In Mammoth, Chris Flynn's cutting humour and evocative characterization offers fresh perspective on age-old lessons, and most importantly hope. Mammoth Synopsis Narrated by a 13,000-year-old extinct mammoth, this is the (mostly) true story of how a collection of prehistoric creatures came to … [Read more...]
THE SWITCH by Beth O’Leary, Book Review: A feisty charmer
In The Switch, Beth O'Leary has delivered dramatic fiction with charming gusto from the quirkiest of premises. Read on for our full review. The Switch Synopsis Eileen is sick of being 79. Leena's tired of life in her twenties. Maybe it's time they swapped places... When overachiever Leena … [Read more...]
To Have and To Hoax by Martha Waters, Review: Feisty flirtations
To Have and To Hoax, Martha Waters debut novel, is feisty and fabulously distracting romantic fiction and a timely reminder life is too short for petty squabbles. To Have and To Hoax Synopsis In this fresh and hilarious historical rom-com, an estranged husband and wife in Regency England feign … [Read more...]
The Origin of Me by Bernard Gallate, Book Review: Quirky charm
Bernard Gallate's The Origin of Me is a memorably quirky and modern coming-of-age novel come historical mystery. The Origin of Me Synopsis A beguilingly original and satirical debut novel of friendships, imagination, and the bodies we live in Lincoln Locke’s fifteen-year-old life is turned … [Read more...]
Nicola May on The Gift of Cockleberry Bay (Final title in series)
Today we welcome author Nicola May to discuss her new book The Gift of Cockleberry Bay, the third and final title in the #1 bestselling Cockleberry Bay series. Plus, Nicola is generously offering 5 ebook copies for worldwide giveaway! I can personally recommend this series as I was thoroughly … [Read more...]
The Likely Resolutions of Oliver Clock, Review: Happy tearjerker
The Likely Resolutions of Oliver Clock is something special, as hilarious as it is moving. Jane Riley's debut novel is feel-good fiction at its finest. The Likely Resolutions of Oliver Clock Synopsis His life is perfectly regimented. Is there really room for something as unpredictable as … [Read more...]
THE FLATSHARE by Beth O’Leary, Book Review: Heartwarming
Beth O'Leary's debut The Flatshare is very deserving of its bestselling status - quirky, charming and memorable modern romantic fiction. Read on for our full review. The Flatshare Synopsis Tiffy and Leon share a flat Tiffy and Leon share a bed Tiffy and Leon have never met... Tiffy Moore … [Read more...]