Category Archives: book reviews

“Malagash” by Joey Comeau

Posted on August 17, 2017 by

As soon as I saw this title offered on NetGalley, I just knew I had to read it. The place name alone cinched it. As I sit in my cottage on a warm, though blustery day, I am just a … Continue reading →

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“Call of the undertow” by Linda Cracknell

Posted on August 16, 2017 by

Back when I was working as a library cataloger I used to keep a running list of those titles that really appealed to me as possible reads. (two notebooks full) One of those titles was “Call of the undertow” by … Continue reading →

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“Grief cottage” by Gail Godwin

Posted on August 11, 2017 by

Marcus Harshaw is eleven years old, but he has an old soul. He and his mother lived together in semi-poverty sharing a bedroom. An only child, he was studious and dependable. Serious and academically advanced, Marcus excelled at school and … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday (an old favorite recommended)

Posted on August 10, 2017 by

Renee at It’s Book Talk began this meme as a way to share old favourites, as well as books that were published over a year ago. Not to mention those that are languishing on the to be read pile for whatever reason. This week … Continue reading →

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“Local girl missing” by Claire Douglas

Posted on August 7, 2017 by

Frankie and Sophie were best friends from early childhood. Sophie Collier came to Oldcliffe-On-Sea with her mother and brother when they ran away from Sophie’s abusive father.  Francesca (Frankie) Howe lived with her affluent mother and father in the seaside … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday (an old favorite recommended)

Posted on August 3, 2017 by

Renee at It’s Book Talk began this meme as a way to share old favourites, as well as books that were published over a year ago. Not to mention those that are languishing on the to be read pile for whatever reason. This week … Continue reading →

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“Beyond the wild river” by Sarah Maine

Posted on August 2, 2017 by

“Beyond the wild river” has two distinct timelines. A short one in 1888 in Scotland and the other larger one five years later in the United States and Canada.  Set during a time when class and gender were a greater … Continue reading →

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“Lost for Words” by Stephanie Butland

Posted on July 24, 2017 by

  What bibliophile can resist a novel about a charming used bookshop, with even more charming and quirky protagonists? I can’t.  To further my interest, I’ve read some great reviews of this novel that were written by some of favorite … Continue reading →

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“Two days gone” by Randall Silvis

Posted on July 21, 2017 by

Five years ago I read  a great book by Randall Silvis called “The boy who shoots crows“.  I was very impressed by the plot and the writing so was therefore happy to see another book by this author offered on … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday – (an old favorite recommended)

Posted on July 20, 2017 by

The Throwback Thursday meme was created by Rene over at It’s Book Talk. She made this meme to share some of her old favorites. Although all bookbloggers have an endless TBR pile, we seldom take the time to reflect back and post … Continue reading →

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