There Once Were Stars

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This is a young adult dystopian novel which takes place in a time after a virus outbreak around the world. Those  those who survive are living in  dome structures that are apparently indestructible and can live in this infection free bomb proof bubble world.

The character Natalia Greyes's who lives in Dome 1618  and life has been going along more or less ok when she sees two people outside of the dome with no protective clothing or masks- why can they survive ? what is going on?

There is romance thrown into the mix too.

A  really interesting read.

The Complete Revenant Wyrd Saga

I was asked to review this by the author

Wow what an adventure the author writes well and his characters are unique and interesting.

This is so interesting and has a Tolkein feel to this too. This was magical and I just got lost and immersed in this fantasy.

Another great book from this great author

Creepy and dark

A psychological thriller – dark and set in Cornwall. I was asked to review this by Net Galley.

This is the first book I have read by this author and wow does she write a good story.

Rachel has a wonderful family and wealthy husband and looks like she has it is all until …

This is creepy and the stepson appears to be haunted by his dead mother. Secrets – what happened to his mother how did she die lots of questions to answer, as the book thunders along.

A great scary read by a great author who kept me on the edge of my seat.

A really great read for kids ( and to be enjoyed by adults too)

I was asked to review this book by Librarything.com.

The author was inspired as inspired by his experience of living in Dubai for two and a half years with his family to write the story about Airplane School. His kids had an amazing time making friends from around the world and in his words thought this would make a great fun read.

Hey yes it was a truly fun read. The illustrations were so cute and by an illustrator called Rosey Cheekes no less.

This for kids is a great way of educating children on the rich variety of people that are out there, their colourful lives and wonderful cultures.

This is such an inspiring book and just so lovable.

Parents please check this out and I encourage you to buy this book, I cannot recommend this enough.

An insight into life between both wars

I was asked to review this by Librarything.com.

I loved this book about a working class family during the two world wars. This was both sad and humorous throughout the story.  People had Victorian values and sometimes reading this you wonder why but looking on is a different matter – this was a different time. There was a community which does not really exist today – we run our lives in a different way. it is gritty at times also.

I was brought up in the sixties and seventies in Scotland and listened to what people endured and the happy times of this period – as I said this was a different time. I found it fascinating. There are a lot of readers out there who will also find this fascinating.

Pressure cooking made easy

I was asked to review this book for Librarything.com

Pressure cookers was always something I steered clear of as was basically scared of them and appeared a 70s thing.

Lately if you watch cookery shows all the pros use them and swear by them. Pressure cooking has become sexy.

For me the electric pressure cooker sounded just what I needed and to review a book about it too- I was quite interested.

For me this was a well written book, with also a history of pressure cooking too everything you need to know in this well written book. The author has clearly done her homework and taken the “pressure” off the reader.

The recipes are good and it does make you want to try them – for me the spicy pepper beef chilli was wonderful.

Definitely 5 stars for this one. 

Wonderful but not just for Halloween

What a delightful book, this was my first experience of Tovi the penguin and I got the best book to start with as Halloween is a season I just love.

I was asked to review this book by Librarything.com.

Looking at the list Tovi goes on lots of adventures – the illustrations are cute, the story is just lovely Halloween without the gore. This book will be loved by children, and I am sure are already a firm favourite for bedtime reading.

This book is not just for Halloween.