'Do you know why you are doing this?' he asked, and Katherine hesitated, then shook her head, although she did know. As much as I would like to participate 100% in Cathy & Kim's #WilliamTrevor2023 reading event, I knew that it would be an impossible ask. As much as I adore William Trevor, to read … Continue reading The Room | William Trevor #IRLshortstory
Independent Scottish publisher Canongate Books brings together some of the world’s finest writers, in the Myth series, each of whom has retold a myth from various cultures in a contemporary and memorable way. The project was conceived in 1999 by Jamie Byng, owner of Canongate, who hopes that 100 titles will eventually be published in the … Continue reading The Penelopiad | Margaret Atwood #CANnovella
It has been a long time since I had a full-bellied laugh out loud moment whilst reading a picture book. But Tadpole's Promise did just that. This is a simple story about love and change. A tadpole falls in love with a caterpillar - they meet on the edge of a pond to declare their … Continue reading Tadpole’s Promise | Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross
I've come to The Echo Falls series rather late - I believe the first one was published in 2005 - but the first three books have just turned up in my local independent bookshop with new jackets from Walker Books and a quote from Stephen King...and I was tempted. King says "I couldn't put it … Continue reading Down the Rabbit Hole | Peter Abrahams
Pardonable Lies is the third book in the Maisie Dobbs series. Maisie has become a dear old friend of mine in a short period of time.When my life seems too busy and a little out of control, I know I can always relax into the soothing embrace of Maisie and her world. Secure in the … Continue reading Maisie Dobbs #3 Pardonable Lies | Jacqueline Winspear
Very Very Pearlie is a bind-up of the first 3 stories written by comedienne Wendy Harmer. The colourful, exuberant illustrations by Mike Zarb complement the stories with a happy chorus of all things pink. They're a perfect match for the 6+ girl market. Each story has a blend of humour, mystery and drama. And they all … Continue reading Very Very Pearlie – Pearlie in the Park, Lost Doll & Opal | Wendy Harmer
Over the June long weekend I decided to read the Morris Gleitzman holocaust trilogy 'Once', 'Then' and 'Now'. The first two books in the series were moving, frightening and elegant. The tension gradually built up as the Nazi's arrived, changing everyone's lives. Gleitzman carefully, inevitably prepared us for the heart-breaking conclusion of 'Then'. I was … Continue reading Once, Then and Now | Morris Gleitzman
This is the perfect holiday read. I found the first book in the Millenium Trilogy a little slow to start as Larsson set the scene. I needed time to get my head around the geographical context. I had no idea where I was or who all these characters were. But all of a sudden - wham! I … Continue reading The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo | Steig Larsson
I loved I, Coriander by Sally Gardner - a lot. From the beautiful front cover to the delicious story within. The gorgeous, courageous Coriander is a friend from page one. The historical setting of London during the troubled reign of King Charles the First mixes seamlessly with the fantasy parallel world that Coriander escapes into. However Coriander soon … Continue reading I, Coriander | Sally Gardner
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