Synopsis: Berlin, 1989. As the wall between East and West falls, Miriam Winter cares for her dying father, Henryk. When he cries out for someone named Frieda – and Miriam discovers an Auschwitz tattoo hidden under his watch strap – Henryk’s secret history begins to unravel. Searching for more clues of her father’s past, Miriam... Continue Reading →
End Of Blogging Hiatus
Hiiiiii, My last post was on January 8th 2019. So, I’ve had the best part of a year with no blogging… and it was so needed. I found myself starting to feel so overwhelmed and my little part of the internet ‘The Girl With All the Books’ started to feel like a chore more than... Continue Reading →
Book Review: A Spark of Light – Jodi Picoult
Synopsis: The warm fall day starts like any other at the Center—a women’s reproductive health services clinic—its staff offering care to anyone who passes through its doors. Then, in late morning, a desperate and distraught gunman bursts in and opens fire, taking all inside hostage. After rushing to the scene, Hugh McElroy, a police hostage... Continue Reading →
Book Review: In Her Shadow – Mark Edwards
Synopsis: Isabel’s life seemed perfect. Successful business, beautiful house, adoring husband. And then she was dead. For four years Jessica has never doubted that her sister Isabel’s death was an accident. But when Jessica’s young daughter seems to know long-forgotten details about her aunt’s past, Jessica can’t shake the feeling that there’s a more sinister... Continue Reading →
Top 5 Tuesday – Top 5 Tropes
Although I love Tuesdays….. I wish Friday would hurry up! But, at least we have top 5 Tuesday today! Top 5 Tuesday is hosted by Shanah – The Bionic Bookworm. If you want to take part, head over to her site to find out how! This week, the topic is Top 5 Tropes We Want... Continue Reading →
Book Review: An American Story – Christopher Priest
Synopsis: Ben Matson lost someone he loved in the 9/11 attacks. Or thinks he did - no body has been recovered, and she shouldn't have been on that particular plane at that time. But he knows she was. The world has moved on from that terrible day. Nearly 20 years later, it has faded into a... Continue Reading →
Book Review: The Way Of All Flesh – Ambrose Parry
Synopsis: In the city's Old Town a number of young women have been found dead, all having suffered similarly gruesome ends. Across the city in the New Town, medical student Will Raven is about to start his apprenticeship with the brilliant and renowned Dr Simpson. Simpson's patients range from the richest to the poorest of... Continue Reading →
Top 5 Tuesday – Top Fantasy Books
Happy Tuesday! This week, the topic for Top 5 Tuesday is Best Fantasy! I found this so hard to narrow down to just 5, but somehow I managed to do it! Top 5 Tuesday is hosted by Shanah – The Bionic Bookworm. If you want to take part head over to her page to find... Continue Reading →
Top 5 Tuesday – Characters I’d be best friends with
Happy Tuesday guys! I've missed the last couple of Top 5 Tuesdays because work has been MANIC, so it's So good to be back. Top 5 Tuesday is hosted by Shanah - The Bionic Bookworm. If you want to take part, head over to her blog to find out how! This week the topic is... Continue Reading →
Book Review: The Adults – Caroline Hulse
Synopsis: Meet The Adults. Claire and Matt are no longer together but decide what’s best for their daughter Scarlett is to have a ‘normal’ family Christmas. They can’t agree on whose idea it was, or who said they should bring their new partners. But someone did – and it’s too late to pull the plug. Claire brings her... Continue Reading →