In “Persians” Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones sets out to tell a fresh history, in his words “This history uses genuine, indigenous, ancient Persian sources to tell a very different story from the … Read More ›
I have always enjoyed books and movies of about the 1920s. The similarities with the 1920s and the 2020s have only increased my curiosity. The resurgence in the popularity of … Read More ›
Kel’s Review: This is book two in the Flora Steele mysteries by Merryn Allingham and we rejoin the leading duo of Flora and Jack. Once again, they are in the … Read More ›
Kel’s Review: The artistic book cover caught my eye but I do dislike beginning a series on book ten so I found book one and loved it so much I … Read More ›
Ka’s Review: I was so looking forward to reading the next instalment in the series and was not disappointed. An odd but fun Christmas-themed plot with some surprises and a … Read More ›
What an epic book “The Greeks” by Roderick Beaton turned out to be! I picked it up on the appeal of the cover and a reflection of late that my … Read More ›
Karren’s Review: It’s an enjoyable read. Helena Dixon knows how to relate a story and having read all the other six, I highly recommend the series. However, this storyline was … Read More ›
I have read, and loved, several of the Kew Gardener’s Guides and this one on growing trees is no exception. With gorgeous photos and illustrations, helpful how-tos and easy to … Read More ›
Kel’s Review: The Poppy Debby series by Fiona Veitch Smith is a favourite of mine (and one I introduced Mum to, for a change) and so it was with excitement … Read More ›
“The Black Intellectual Tradition” is a collection of fascinating essays which “concentrate on the ideas that Black artists and intellectuals, performers and protest activists, institutions and organizations, and educators and … Read More ›
Kel’s Review: “The Monastic Heart”, by Joan Chittister, is written with the pandemic and all the recent global trauma in mind. As such, it opens with a questions “Where do … Read More ›
Karren’s Review: I wasn’t quite sure where this story was going to go. Ellie is invited to be a guest speaker at her old school. A school she had mixed … Read More ›
By the time I hit the 10% mark in “Why Do I Feel Like This?”, by Peace Amadi, I knew I’d love the book but I couldn’t rush it! This … Read More ›