Book Reviews

There is plenty of fantastic fiction out there from female authors, but sometimes it's a little hard for them to find recognition. That's why when we heard about Rare Birds ...

Following the release of her debut novel, If They Could See Me Now back in 2017, showbiz personality Denise Welch returns with her second fictional outing, The Mother's Bond. This past weekend, ...

Bounty of a Stolen Empire is a witty fictionalised account of the life story of Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of Blessington – all but for forgotten today, but one of the ...

I have to confess, this is the first book written by Fern Britton I've read- as it's not normally my go-to genre- but I can say for sure that it ...

Ok, so I know I am late to the party here- but I have just discovered this book and had to share my thoughts with you. The promise that tidying ...

If you had told me when I was in my early twenties that I would be reading books on tidying in my future, I would have laughed in your face. ...

Rachel Hoffman does not hold back in this new book which aims to get you off your bum and sorting out your mess. There are some similarities in this book ...

There appears to be a spate of books right now on the topic of decluttering and living a happier life with less- although they all sound the same on the ...

Fumio Sasaki is a writer living in Tokyo with very little to his name, namely; three shirts, four pairs of trousers, four pairs of socks, a small wooden box, a ...

Human rights might not be the first thing that spring to mind when considering everyday worries. But, as new book A Practical Guide to Your Human Rights and Civil Liberties ...

Hard crime novels and comic books usually make up most of my reading diet, with a side of fantasy thrown in from time to time, so when I decided to ...

The Pearl and the Carnelian is a rich and detailed historical novel set in 1930s Britain that explores just how far some people will go in pursuit of their desires. ...

In the competitive world of contemporary women's fiction, psychological thrillers are currently topping the charts, with multi-million best-sellers including Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl, and Girl on The Train by Paula ...

Dramatic events in Scottish history are seen through female eyes in this absorbing new work of literary fiction from award-winning Scottish author Janet Walkinshaw. The Five Year Queen is the ...

I just finished reading this yesterday and I simply had to review it to thank Mel for writing it. It reads on the back; 'if you've ever struggled with diets, ...

This gripping tale of foul play on and off the pitch is a thrilling ride through the heady - and seedy - days of Manchester's 'Madchester' era. Steeped in the ...

I was so happy when this landed on my desk- I love books about weight loss and body image and I also love books about ghosts- so this ticked all ...

If you have ever attended a diet club, you will be able to relate to this book. The motivational one-liners, the excuses and the promises- it's all in there. The ...

I love a good book about the relationship between humans and dogs and Steven Rowley communicates this unique bond with such affection and accuracy. Ted is a lonely man who ...

I'm a sucker for any story that's set in the Lake District so I was both excited and intrigued to find out that Richard Madeley had based his latest book ...

It's clear to see why acclaimed British author EJ Henry has been attracting favourable comparisons to John Grisham. Henry's latest offering, the dark folk-horror thriller The Corpse Lodging, has all ...

What can I say about Plant-Based Diet for Dummies? In a nutshell; I wish I had found this book when I first became vegan. It can be a challenge when ...

Before I began exploring veganism, I had no idea that Alicia Silverstone was such a big advocate for the plant based diet. I started watching her videos on You Tube ...

The Night Before Christmas is the perfect children's read to restore the joy and innocence of the festive season. Based on Clement Clarke Moore's popular 19th Century poem 'Twas the ...