http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/ Get all the latest Book Reviews news in a convenient RSS feed. en-gb Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:21:43 +0000 Copyright: (C) Play-2-Win Ltd http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/_furniture/gfx/logos/femalefirst.png http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/ Everything seems just perfect in Grace`s life. She`s got a great job, a lovely house, a handsome boyfriend - and she`s pretty happy with it all.Except that Grace has got a secret. She has a family. One she ran away from when life got too tough. Not to mention John, the only man she ever truly loved, who she left behind as well. So when her sister f... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/A+Field+Guide+To+Burying+Your+Parents+Liza+Palmer-5554.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/A+Field+Guide+To+Burying+Your+Parents+Liza+Palmer-5554.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:46:44 +0000 Book Reviews Many years have passed, but Julie Bauer is still haunted by the murder of her sister, Isabel, at the age of seventeen at Bay Head Shores in 1962.Now a note written by a dying man brings the memories flooding back and raises important new questionsabout twelve-year-old Julie’s role in the events on that fateful night.  About a devastating... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/The+Bay+At+Midnight-5553.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/The+Bay+At+Midnight-5553.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:11:36 +0000 Book Reviews As he makes an 11th hour plea for mercy, lawyer Alex Sedaka is resigned to the fact that his client Clayton Burrows will be executed.Charged with the rape and murder of 18-year-old classmate Dorothy Olsen - a girl he mercilessly bullied and victimised at school - the case seems cut and dry.  But then the victim's mother makes an astonishing of... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/Mercy-5552.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/Mercy-5552.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:09:21 +0000 Book Reviews About Stolen: Set in Brighton and the surrounding area, Stolen is a powerful and gritty novel that will not fail to enthrall Lesley fans both old and new.Sussex, 2003: When a beautiful blonde woman is found half-drowned on a beach, the article about her in the local newspaper rings alarm bells for beautician, Dale, who shows the police photographs ... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/Stolen+Lesley+Pearse-5551.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/Stolen+Lesley+Pearse-5551.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:04:56 +0000 Book Reviews 'The New and Improved Bitch'Over one million copies sold of the original edition Includes a new chapter 'The New and Improved Bitch'From Doormat to Dreamgirl - A Woman's Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationship"More than anything else, he watches to see if you'll be too emotionally dependent on him"   Do you feel like you are TOO nice? Why M... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/Why+Men+Love+Bitches+Updated+Sherry+Argov-5550.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/Why+Men+Love+Bitches+Updated+Sherry+Argov-5550.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:57:37 +0000 Book Reviews From the authors and creators of ‘The Journey’; the globally recognised institution of cutting-edge transformation and healing work, comes the November launch of a fourth work: ‘Consciousness - The New Currency’; a book timed to perfection for today’s troubled times. The latest book in The Journey series from Brandon B... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/Consciousness+The+New+Currency-5549.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/Consciousness+The+New+Currency-5549.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:27:31 +0000 Book Reviews The saying ‘it’s the thought that counts’ is more important than ever in today’s current economic climate. With people strapped for cash and Christmas approaching, you don’t have to spend a fortune to give someone a very special gift. Blurb is an online creative publishing and marketing platform that unleashes the cre... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/Blurb+Books-5548.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/Blurb+Books-5548.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:32:22 +0000 Book Reviews Best-selling author Teri Woods is suing the owners of a New York nightclub for $1 billion, alleging they turned away guests at a book launch party because of the colour of their skin.Woods invited 175 friends and family members to the Greenhouse club launch of her latest novel Alibi back in August (09) - but claims most were refused entry without e... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/Teri+Woods-5547.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/Teri+Woods-5547.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:16:58 +0000 Book Reviews A new book to help children who are suddenly bereaved is being launched Wednesday 11 November, as research reveals that schools are struggling to support bereaved pupils and need more help to do it effectively.   The Amy & Tom project, a charitable initiative aiming to help children suddenly bereaved by any cause has joined forces with the... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/Book+feature-5546.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/Book+feature-5546.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:05:00 +0000 Book Reviews From the prestigious dormitories of Westfield to the irresistible socialite scene of present-day London: everywhere Allegra McCorquodale goes, scandal follows her.  And in Allegra’s shadow are her closest friends since school, the Midnight Girls.Romily de Lisle: super rich, brilliant and bored. She’s as blessed as Allegra when... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/Midnight+Girls+Lulu+Taylor-5545.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/Midnight+Girls+Lulu+Taylor-5545.html Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:44:33 +0000 Book Reviews The festive period is traditionally a time when people look to make a fresh start or set a new objective. If that sounds like someone you know then the best thing you can get them this Christmas is ‘the guide,’ by Dr. William Holden. (£15.95. Forecast Publishing) Will Holden is Chairman of behavioural change and motivation expert... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/the+guide+The+Perfect+Christmas+Gift-5544.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/the+guide+The+Perfect+Christmas+Gift-5544.html Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:45:27 +0000 Book Reviews Catherine Tinsall is dreading Christmas. As the ‘Happy Homemaker’ she is an online sensation, but the reality couldn’t be more different.With Catherine’s marriage in tatters, her children running wild and her mother increasingly forgetful, seasonal cheer is running low.Husband Noel also hides a secret: he’s facing the ... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/Last+Christmas-5543.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/Last+Christmas-5543.html Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:26:15 +0000 Book Reviews After a career in publishing author Julia Williams finally stopped putting off her desire to move in writing her firs book ten years ago.After the success of Pastures New and Strictly Love Julia is back with her new boo Last Christmas, perfect for the festive season.I caught up with Julia to talk about her latest release and what lies ahead for her... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/Julia+Williams-5542.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/Julia+Williams-5542.html Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:12:21 +0000 Book Reviews If you could travel through your mind what would you find? Ever been stuck on a long, dull journey, and let your thoughts wander, making up imaginary realities about the people around you?An A-Z of Possible Worlds, inspired by several such journeys, is a collection of 26 short stories that explore a series of dystopian societies where the main prot... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/An+AZ+Of+Possible+Worlds-5541.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/An+AZ+Of+Possible+Worlds-5541.html Mon, 2 Nov 2009 11:20:00 +0000 Book Reviews Features quizzes, charts and failsafe advice, from finding out if the guy giving you sleepless nights is a real vamp or a fanged faker, to great date ideas that don't involve Type-O milkshakes.This is a fantastic magazine-style guide to romance for young teens...with a twist! For any girl looking for a boy who's more Cullen than caveman, this book ... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/How+To+Date+A+Vampire+Sophie+Collins-5540.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/How+To+Date+A+Vampire+Sophie+Collins-5540.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:13:21 +0100 Book Reviews The story of Grace Rutherford lives an enviable and glamorous life, she is the one and only Diamond Sharp, the "it" girl of 1920s London, Her weekly newspaper column delights readers with tales of her nightly escapades - the dinners, the dancing, the fashion, the men.What people don't know about Grace is that she is living a double life, by day Gra... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/The+Jewel+Box+Anna+Davis-5539.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/The+Jewel+Box+Anna+Davis-5539.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:12:44 +0100 Book Reviews Clint Eastwood is not just a man; he is a nameless vigilante, a detective, bare-knuckle boxer, Secret Service agent, and Academy Award-winning director.His laconic one-liners can be heard in numerous languages, preceding the demise of another villain.Clint Eastwood Icon paints a fascinating portrait of its subject through the art for his films. Wit... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/Clint+Eastwood+Icon+The+Ultimate+Film+Art+Collection-5538.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/Clint+Eastwood+Icon+The+Ultimate+Film+Art+Collection-5538.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:18:18 +0100 Book Reviews One third of Stock, Aitken and Waterman, Pete Waterman is synonymous with such memorable hits as The Locomotion, Especially for You, Never Gonna Give You Up; global superstar Kylie Minogue; and bands Westlife and Steps.Pete is one of the most successful and accessible figures in British popular culture, and his career in the music industry spans fi... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/The+Fame+Factor-5537.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/The+Fame+Factor-5537.html Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:07:27 +0100 Book Reviews Pray for mercy with the spinetingling new thriller from the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author.Danger lurking around every corner. Suspicion rampant. Is anyone safe? Is anyone innocent?A twisted serial killer, dubbed the Fire and Brimstone killer, is loose in Dunmore, Alabama, on a merciless revenge mission to punish priests who do ... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/Silent+Killer-5536.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/Silent+Killer-5536.html Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:41:01 +0100 Book Reviews When Selma Dixon waves her brothers off to war in 1914, her tears are not only for them but for her secret sweetheart the aristocratic Guy Cantrell.When Guy returns wounded to his home in Yorkshire and into the arms of Selma, the horrific reality of war is fully realised not just by Selma but by the whole village. Guy’s mother, desperate to p... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/Remembrance+Day-5535.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/book_reviews/Remembrance+Day-5535.html Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:39:20 +0100 Book Reviews