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Tag Archives: books
Can Bob Mortimer, be as funny at writing novels as he is on TV? You bet
By releasing his recent bestselling novels, The Satsuma Complex and The Hotel Avocado, Bob Mortimer, has become a complete British national treasure. Those of you wondering if TV comic royalty Bob Mortimer, might not be able to master writing comedy … Continue reading
Posted in BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, POPULAR CULTURE, READING, Uncategorized
Tagged A NOVEL, BOB MORTIMER, BOOK, books, BRITISH NATIONAL TREASURE, COMEDIAN, FUNNY, GARY, humour, THE HOTEL AVOCADO, THE SATSUMA COMPLEX, THRILLER
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INTERMEZZO by Sally Rooney – A review – 4/5
Intense grief, brotherhood, and sex Intermezzo, the fourth novel by critically acclaimed Irish author Sally Rooney, is an absolute triumph that explores the impact of grief, family conflict, and unconventional relationships. Having never read a novel by Sally Rooney before, … Continue reading
Posted in BOOK REVIEWS, grief, MENTAL HEALTH, POPULAR CULTURE, THE ARTS, Uncategorized
Tagged A REVIEW, BOOK, BOOK REVIEW, book reviews, books, brotherhood, chess, death, Dublin, Family, fiction, Grief, Intermezzo, irish author, Ivan Koubek, LITERARY REVIEW, Normal People, Peter Koubek, polygamy, relationships, Sally Rooney, SEX
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Because We Are Bad by Lily Bailey – A review – The book I have always been longing to read
“Wanker is someone who drives a car badly.” (p40, Because We Are Bad, Lily Bailey). Look Mr Irrational, I do not care what you say, I am starting this blog with that swear word. You sure though? What if Lily … Continue reading
Posted in BOOK REVIEWS, BOOKS, MENTAL HEALTH, OCD, POPULAR CULTURE, Uncategorized
Tagged Because We Are Bad, BOOK REVIEW, books, Lily Bailey, mental health, OCD
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those people by Louise Candlish – a review. Neighbours from hell!
New neighbours from hell might not be the most original of ideas for a whodunit, but in those people, author Louise Candlish has skilfully produced a right page turner that will leave you fully satisfied. The premise might not be … Continue reading
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Tagged BOOK REVIEW, books, fiction, Louise Candlish, popular culture, REVIEW, those people, whodunit
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A magical love triangle – Here We Are by Graham Swift – A review
Here We Are, by the critically acclaimed author Graham Swift, is a typically understated delightful read that you cannot help but be enchanted by. We first discover our three love triangle protagonists during the summer of 1959, in the holiday … Continue reading
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Tagged ADULTERY, BOOK REVIEW, books, BRIGHTON, GRAHAM SWIFT, HERE WE ARE, JACK ROBINSON, LAST ORDERS, literature, MAGIC, popular culture, RONNIE, VARIETY
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Murder and laughter! The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. A review
A humorous whodunit that keeps you guessing right until the end. This is the verdict of Richard Osman’s, The Thursday Murder Club. As the novel states at the back this therefore is, ‘his first and, so far, best novel.’ How … Continue reading
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Tagged ANDY LLOYD, ANDY SCARFMAN LLOYD, BOOK CRITIC, BOOK REVIEW, books, COMEDY, Coopers Chase, Crime novel, CRITIC, DCI Jane Tennison, Debut novel, fiction, Hercule Poirot, Kent, LITERARY REVIEW, literature, MISS MARPLE, Murder mystery novel, Richard Osman, Taggart, The Thursday Murder Club, whodunit
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Friends Reunited! Christmas at The Vintage Bookshop of Memories by Elizabeth Holland. A Review.
We are once again invited into the magical world of the inhabitants of Ivy Hatch, in Elizabeth Holland’s brand-new offering, Christmas at The Vintage Bookshop of Memories. Readable as a standalone book or as a follow-up to the excellent The … Continue reading
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Tagged A REVIEW, BOOK REVIEW, books, Christmas at the Vintage Bookshop of Memories, Christmas book, ELIZABETH HOLLAND, LITERARY REVIEW, literature, ROMANCE FICTION, THE BALANCE BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH, THE VINTAGE BOOKSHOP OF MEMORIES
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The Inherited Outsider. THE VINTAGE BOOKSHOP OF MEMORIES by Elizabeth Holland. A review.
The Vintage Bookshop of Memories by budding author Elizabeth Holland, is an enchanting romantic novel, that is the perfect antidote for these austere times that we currently all find ourselves in. The biggest compliment to give The Vintage Bookshop … Continue reading
The woman too afraid to trust life! The Balance Between Life and Death by Elizabeth Holland – A review.
You know you have enjoyed reading a piece of literature when at the end it has moved you to tears. You know you have enjoyed reading a story when you have not wanted it to end. Finally, you also know … Continue reading
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