Interesting Read

 

This story follows Elinam and she is working in TV, she get pulled into to a world of a older comedien who is stll sucessful. This story explores, power, sucess, friendship and comlicated lives. 

I found it was funny but there was a dark side to this story and although it was entertaining it makes the reader sit up and think.

The author tackles some dark themes but writes these in a thoughtful way and makes this a good rerad too. 

This is not due for publication until March 25th 2027 in time for the Easter holidays.

A good Historical Read

 

I was intrigued when NetGalley asked me to review this fascinating story.

 There are two interesting timelines -London 1940 Clemmie is in London in the Foreign Office and what she is doing is a secret. Her sister Beatrice is staying at home with her parents. She was a poorly child and her parents want her close but Beatrice wants to join her sister. Sadly Beatrice learns her sister has died in a fire whilst travelling to Bletchley. All she has left of Clemmie is an old pocket watch- but this could aid someone to travel to the future or the past. 

The second timeline is London 1915 during the Great War - Alice a young mother whose husband is fighting on the front. A trained surgeon she volunteers at a london medical centre with female doctors. She operates on a soldier and whilst undertaking this- she has some sort of "vision" of herself somewhere in the future. - can she change this - it is all rather intruging. 

This is a well researched novel, I have read a lot around Bletchley, hut 6 and some of the staff who worked there. 

This novel is so intrigung and although not due for publication till March 18th 2027 will make a good Easter holiday read.

An interesting take on two wonderful composers.

 

I was pleased that NetGalley asked m to review this book as i really loved Bournville which I reviewed by this author a while ago.

The Author using facts (which I was unaware of)  and a close friendship which developed between the composer Ralph Vaughan Williams and  composer Maurice Ravel The author develops a friend who brings them together who was an aspiring lover of Ravel..  The Great War comes along  and  then continued mostly through letter writting.

The novel continues to the composers deaths-  Ravel in 1937,  and Ralph Vaughan Williams in 1958.

An interesting take on two wonderful composers.

Coe writes such interesting novels and this is due to be published today - so will make a good Christmas stocking filler.

A Beautiful Story

 

I was intrigued and interested when NetGalley asked me to review this book set in Northumberland- We had a fantastic two weeks in the summer to this beautiful part of the world, Sadly Barter books was super rammed so although an iconic book shop I want to return outside of the school holidays. 

We meet the character Emmy working at Barter Bookshop meets a chap called Seb and thought he was privillaged and would never see him again. But inside one of Seb bundle of books he has donated Emmy finds a set of love letters. They come together as they explore someone else love as they too fall in love.

What a beautiful story and makes me think about returning to the beautful Northumberland in 2027.

Due for publication mid January 2027- set to be up there in the top ten best sellers. Loved this story. 

A Good Inspiring Read

 

I was asked by NetGalley to review this book- I read and reviewed The Three lives of Katie Cay so was intrigued to read this story.

This story is about three women who are connected by the sport basketball and complex lives, relationships, family and life in general. 

Marion who played basketball in college and now hoping to get into the film industry whilst having difficulty with her sexuality as well as her difficult relationship with her parents. There is Harper who left the sport as at the time being gay was frowned upon and she was spotted in a lesbian bar with a woman she loved. Then there is Jaz a current basketball player who has been mentored by Harper after Jaz mother passed away.

The characters are real, emotional, showing how socirty and womens sports have come a long way and still have a journey to go.

Well written and from a great author so recommended.

Due for publication at the end of January 2027.

A Great Read

 

I was asked by NetGalley to review this book and I so enjoyed the read.

The author writes so well and I had not realised this is a debut novel. An interesting mystery - Bryron jailed for nearly four years convicted of murder whist driving, but Byron claims he is innocent. The Sheriff would rather Byron put all this behind him now he has been released. But Byron will not step back into the town he wants to prove that he did not do this, whilst the Sheriff is looking toward retirig but grieving the death of his wife. 

This author is going places and I can see this novel being up there in the top ten.

Readers do not have long to wait for publication date of 1st December 2026. This would be an ideal stocking filler this festive season.

A romance story from the Great Katie Fforde

 

I was super happy when I was asked by NetGalley to read and review this lovely story. I love the fact her stories are from my doorstep in the South West of England. This story based in the Stroud countryside.

Eve has moved back home after a heartbreak to help in her family bakery. She is out and about in the local villages selling home made baked goods. She feels this is the distraction she essentially needs till she meets Finn. 

Finn is a world renowned musician here is in the fabulous Cotswolds writing his new album. Eve is smitten with Finn but (and there is always a but- he has a finace back at home)

Things take a turn for the worst the farm that produces the bakery's flour is threatended for closure - Eve and friends must raise enough money to keep things going and to throw more spanners in the works hold a  wedding with a famous couple that could break Eve heart even further.

A relly good read that keeps the reader going with various subplots and the fantastic Katie Fforde wring we all enjoy.

Due for publication end January 2027