Breaking & Mending is a slim but strikingly honest and powerful memoir from Joanna Cannon, psychiatrist and bestselling author of literary fiction. Breaking & Mending Synopsis A junior doctor’s stories of compassion & burnout In this powerful memoir, Joanna Cannon tells her story as … [Read more...]
The Museum of Forgotten Memories by Anstey Harris, Review
The Museum of Forgotten Memories by Anstey Harris is deeply moving and uplifting fiction powered by emotional honesty, strength of community and the gold in every day. Read on for our full review of this wonderful novel. The Museum of Forgotten Memories Synopsis From the bestselling author of The … [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...]
Elephants with Headlights by Bem Le Hunte, Review & Author Discussion
Today we welcome Bem Le Hunte, to discuss what inspired her to write her new novel Elephants with Headlights. Then, read on for our 4.5 Star review of this enthralling novel. THE WORD: Bem Le Hunte on the inspiration for her new novel, Elephants with Headlights It took several years to write … [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 Twentieth Man by Tony Jones, Review: Taut political thriller
In The Twentieth Man Tony Jones' narrative setup, thrilling historical plot, depth of characterisation and literary prose had me enthralled. The Twentieth Man Synopsis Terrorism, politics and betrayals collide in this unputdownable, fast-paced thriller. In September 1972, journalist Anna Rosen … [Read more...]
Darkness for Light (Caleb Zelic #3) by Emma Viskic, Review: Thrilling
Darkness for Light is Emma Viskic's latest taut and thrilling instalment in her international award-winning Caleb Zelic Thriller series. Darkness for Light (Caleb Zelic #3) Synopsis After a lifetime of bad decisions troubled PI Caleb Zelic is finally making good ones. He’s in therapy, reconnecting … [Read more...]
The Weekend by Charlotte Wood, Review: Cathartic & compelling
The Weekend by Charlotte Wood is a quietly confronting read. A female friendship character study brimming with symbolism, compelling & cathartic. Shortlisted for the 2020 Stella Prize and ALS Gold Medal. The Weekend Synopsis People went on about death bringing friends together, but it wasn't … [Read more...]