Latest Fiction

5 July 2012

What is the appeal of chick-lit?

We all do it. We all read and have a secret love of romantic novels. Even woman who strive not to fit the stereotype, have read at least one in ...

4 July 2012

Why do we pick up a book?

It occurred to me while writing up an article about an author that I wanted to explore the reasons behind why we actually pick up a book and read it. ...

3 July 2012

'I just can't put it down'- why we re-read books

I have to admit that I read the Woman in Black by Susan Hill at least every year, but why? I know the ending, I know each twist and turn ...

20 March 2012

Me and My Sisters by Sinéad Moriarty

Published in the UK for the first time in Penguin paperback on 26th April, priced £6.99     With the trademark warmth and wit we have come to expect from bestselling writer Sinead ...

28 February 2012

The Woman in Black haunts our bedrooms as well as our screens

Following the release of the film on 10th February, The Woman in Black is now getting a new wave of readers, of this already extremely successful novel. Written by Susan Hill, ...

20 September 2011

Review The Crowded Grave Martin Walker

Synopsis: Life in south-west rural France is not the sleepy idyll you might suppose. Local duck and goose farms are being attacked by animal rights protestors attempting to halt the ...

20 May 2011

Book Review The Truth Will Out Anna McPartlin

SynopsisTwice Harri tries to marry the love of her life. Twice she fails. Since there are only so many times she can leave her man standing at the altar, Harri loses ...

23 March 2011

Chalet Girl Review

Starring: Felicity Jones, Ed Westwick, Bill Nighy, Bill BaileyDirector: Phil TraillRating: 3/5 Every British rom-com that comes out wants to be the next Notting Hill or Four Weddings. Hell, even Bridget ...

7 March 2011

The Adjustment Bureau Review

Starring: Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Terrence StampDirector: George NolfiRating: 4/5 Sometimes films get miss represented by the people in marketing to try and get more bums in seats. Just as The American ...

28 February 2011

I Am Number Four Review

Starring: Alex Pettyfer, Timothy Olyphant, Teresa Palmer, Dianna AgronDirector: D.J. CarusoRating: 3/5 It's been nearly three years since we have seen D.J Caruso in the director's chair and two years since ...

21 February 2011

Paul Review

Starring: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Seth Rogen, Jason Bateman, Sigourney Weaver, Kristen Wiig, Bill HaderDirector: Greg MottolaRating: 3/5 It was back in 2007 when we were treated to the last Simon ...

17 December 2010

Tron: Legacy Review

Starring: Garrett Hedlund, Jeff Bridges, Olivia WildeDirector: Joseph KosinskiRating: 4/5 Some films live to tell great stories. Grand adventures or personal tales. The original Tron was not one of these. That was ...

13 December 2010

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Review

Cast: Ben Barnes, Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, Will Poulter, Liam Neeson Director: Michael Apted Rating: 3.5/5 It has been two years since we were last transported to the C.S. Lewis’ Narnia but with ...

15 November 2010

Skyline Review

Starring: Eric Balfour, Scottie Thompson, Brittany Daniel, Crystal Reed, Donald Faison Director: Colin & Greg StrauseRating: 3/5 You don’t have an alien movie come grace the big screen all year and ...

11 October 2010

Review: Love In The Time Of Dragons - Katie MacAlister

Tully Sullivan just woke up in a strange place, surrounded by people she`s never met. Which is quite bad enough. But then the strange people insist they are dragons. And, ...

8 October 2010

Review: Beautiful Darkness Kami Garcia

One night in the rain, Ethan Wate opened his eyes and fell in love with Lena Duchannes. His life would never be the same. Lena is a Caster and her family ...

20 July 2010

Twilight Saga: Eclipse Review

Starring:  Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley GreeneDirector: David Slade Rating: 2.5/5 It doesn’t seem five minutes since New Moon had all the twi-hards rushing to the nearest cinema but Twilight ...

19 July 2010

Inception Review

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Ellen PageDirector: Christopher NolanRating: 5/5 Christopher Nolan is a director who is not afraid to push the boundaries of filmmaking as he ...

14 July 2010

Up Close And Personal Leonie Fox

Juliet, Nicole and Yasmin. Best Friends Forever. Stunning, sexy and anything but sensible. Yasmin is a straight-talking game player who's got no-strings sex down to a T. So why is she ...

19 June 2010

Book Review: Step Sisters by Rupert James

First they were strangers...Elizabeth Miller is a recent graduate, planning the perfect wedding to her charming fiancé. As far as she’s concerned Rachel Barnes is a complete stranger. Only the ...

14 June 2010

Brooklyn's Finest Review

Starring: Richard Gere, Don Cheadle, Ethan Hawke, Wesley SnipesDirector: Antoine FaquaRating: 2/5 It was the gritty cop drama that really announced Antoine Faqua as a filmmaker to watch back in 2001 ...

24 May 2010

Single in the City - Michele Gorman

What happens when you take one 26 year old American, add to one 2,000 year old city with a big dose of culture clash and stir? Hannah Cumming and the ...

2 May 2010

Book review: Water for Elephants - Sarah Gruen

With yet another gritty, atmospheric and best-selling novel, it is clear why Sara Gruen is one of the hottest authors of 2010. Water for Elephants is a wonderfully written love ...

6 April 2010

Clash of the Titans Review

Starring: Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Gemma ArtertonDirector: Louis LeterrierRating: 3/5 You could argue that a remake of the 1981 movie Clash of the Titans is a little unnecessary but, ...