Kel’s Review: A gentle cosy murder mystery is sometimes just what one is looking for and “Murder at the Priory” by Merryn Allingham delivers on that! Jack and Flora, as … Read More ›
Ka’s Review: I guess it was to be expected, theirs was never going to be a run of the mill wedding. No surprise there! And yet! The family drama and … Read More ›
As an art history student, I was introduced to Persia from the perspective of Rome and Greece. In the last few years, I’ve noticed and read a number of books … Read More ›
I picked up ”The Gardener’s Palette” by Jo Thompson and the Royal Horticultural Society to advance my understanding of garden planning and over-sowing, especially across seasons. Whilst there are an … Read More ›
I grew up with a mother who loves dragons and a passion for art so when I saw this book I picked up out of curiosity and with scepticism that … Read More ›
”Truth’s Table” is a collaboration, Ekemini Uwan, Christina Edmondson and Michelle Higgins each write essays on key topics facing, especially but not limited to, black women in the United States. … Read More ›
I love learning new things to make in the kitchen especially if they are on the sweet side! ”The Beginner’s Guide to Candy Making” by Elizabeth LaBau is full of … Read More ›
Ka’s Review: I was definitely looking forward to reading the next in the series and it made for a most enjoyable read. The murder mystery had some lovely twists and … Read More ›
I loved this book from cover to cover! “A Dark History of Sugar” by Neil Buttery has two distinct sections, the creation of sugar and the consumption thereafter. Neither is … Read More ›
The combination of a private detective, Broadway star and German Shephard investigating a series of murders made for an intriguing and enjoyable read. All are extremely likeable characters, and the … Read More ›
Kel’s Review: Having worked in the senior market for over a decade, I was thrilled to pick up ”Stage (Not Age)” by Susan Wilner Golden to clarify the shifts we … Read More ›
Kel’s Review: Verity Bright is back with the latest addition, The French for Murder, to her wonderful Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery series. The whole household has up and offed to … Read More ›
It’s complicated, and so well written that the story kept me engaged throughout! I wasn’t sure about Mary Anne Evans as I haven’t read any of her other works, but … Read More ›