What is it that makes us choose a book do you think? It’s quite an important decision really, if you get it right, think of the hours, days, weeks, of joy you will get out of it. If it’s wrong, …
Books & Reviews
Practically Perfect- Katie fforde
This book was recommended to me recently as a nice, light-hearted, novel to read before bed. I’d never read any Katie FForde before, but I hadn’t heard anything bad so I thought I’d give it a go. The concept is …
Mrs Dalloway- Virginia Woolf
One of the best things about studying English was the number of books I would never have read without “required reading lists” that have since become some of my favourites. Mrs Dalloway is one of those books! When I first …
The Vanishing Act- Mette Jakobsen
“This is a story about a snow-covered island you won’t find on any map. It’s the story of a girl, Minou. A year ago, her mother walked out into the rain and never came back. It’s about a magician and …
Brighter Than The Sun- Julia Quinn (A Rainy Day Remedy)
It’s Time for a little confession: I love this book. There is nothing like snuggling up with a blanket, a cup of tea and a really good novel on a rainy day, don’t you agree? Brighter Than The Sun serves …
Wuthering Heights- Emily Bronte
Wuthering Heights, it’s just one of those books isn’t it? A classic that is just waiting to be loved. Heathcliff, Cathy, dark moors it’s got it all, plus it’s on nearly every “Read Before you Die” list ever made. Basically, in …