The Continental Affair by Christine Mangan
This is a cat and mouse chase of a story. Think Tom and Jerry but in slow motion, on trains … More The Continental Affair by Christine Mangan
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The Mercenary by Paul Vidich
Old-style, cold war spy work goes on in this story. It is the time just before Gorbachov becomes President of … More The Mercenary by Paul Vidich
From a Far and Lovely Country by Alexander McCall Smith
It’s quite hard to write about these books as there are so many (24) in the No 1 Ladies Detective … More From a Far and Lovely Country by Alexander McCall Smith
Big Swiss by Jen Beagin
I wonder how many reviewers have used the word quirky or a synonym to describe this book. It is witty, … More Big Swiss by Jen Beagin
Top Ten on Tuesday
Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl where a theme is set for us each week to … More Top Ten on Tuesday
The Orange and other poems by Wendy Cope
I can’t remember why I reserved this book from the library – I think I saw it in the catalogue … More The Orange and other poems by Wendy Cope
Family Meal by Bryan Washington
Cam and Kai are a couple, it happened, perhaps to their surprise, and they are enjoying it until the death … More Family Meal by Bryan Washington
Old God’s Time by Sebastian Barry
When teaching comprehension, we used to do an activity that asked children to summarise what they had just read. It … More Old God’s Time by Sebastian Barry
The Cuban Heiress by Chanel Cleeton
During the Depression era in America, those who could afford it often went on cruises, some to Cuba, and because … More The Cuban Heiress by Chanel Cleeton
Kennedy 35 by Charles Cumming
This is a well-plotted espionage thriller set in the not too distant past, tracking down a ‘genocidaire’ from Rwanda by … More Kennedy 35 by Charles Cumming