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It’s Monday, What Are You Reading?
This meme is hosted by Kathryn at the Book Date. ~~~ Now I’m officially on my summer break it’s great to finally get back into reading and blogging! I’ve got quite a few books to read for review over the next few months, so I’m hopeful that I’ll manage to get quite a few books read! What I Read Last Week: The Space Between the Stars- Anne Corlett I only managed to read 1 book last week, but it was a review book, so I don’t feel too disappointed about it. I gave this novel 3.5/5 stars and you can read my review of it here. What I’m Currently Reading: The Ministry…
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Book Review- The Keeper of Lost Things
Title: The Keeper of Lost Things Author: Ruth Hogan Published: 21st February 2017 Pages: 288 Genre: Fiction, Contemporary Rating: 5/5 A charming, clever, and quietly moving debut novel of of endless possibilities and joyful discoveries that explores the promises we make and break, losing and finding ourselves, the objects that hold magic and meaning for our lives, and the surprising connections that bind us.Lime green plastic flower-shaped hair bobbles—Found, on the playing field, Derrywood Park, 2nd September.Bone china cup and saucer-Found, on a bench in Riveria Public Gardens, 31st October.Anthony Peardew is the keeper of lost things. Forty years ago, he carelessly lost a keepsake from his beloved fiancée, Therese.…
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Book Review- Goodbye Days
Title: Goodbye Days Author: Jeff Zentner Published: 7th March 2017 Pages: 405 Genre: YA, Contemporary Rating: 3.5/5 What if you could spend one last day with someone you lost?One day Carver Briggs had it all—three best friends, a supportive family, and a reputation as a talented writer at his high school, Nashville Academy for the Arts.The next day he lost it all when he sent a simple text to his friend Mars, right before Mars, Eli, and Blake were killed in a car crash.Now Carver can’t stop blaming himself for the accident, and he’s not the only one. Eli’s twin sister is trying to freeze him out of school with…
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Book Review- The Wingman
Title: The Wingman Author: Natasha Anders Published: 7th March 2017 Pages: 316 Genre: Romance, Contemporary Rating: 3.5/5 She was supposed to be his one-night distraction. But their attraction is undeniable.Introverted Daisy McGregor is used to being a wallflower, but what she lacks in style, she makes up for with an acerbic wit, a passion for life, and a deep devotion to her family. So she’ll suffer through her sister Dahlia’s bachelorette party and accept the cloud of pity for going stag to the wedding.Out at the pub, sexy bad boy Mason Carlisle is a reluctant wingman tasked with entertaining Daisy while his brother flirts with her oldest sister, Daffodil. When…
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February Wrap Up!
I’m not sad to see the back of February, it’s one of my least favourite months. It’s still a long time until spring, and Christmas is a distant memory. Anyway, I didn’t manage to read many novels in February, hopefully I can pick it up in March! The Last Act of Hattie Hoffman- Mindy Mejia This novel is published on the 9th of March, and is a mystery thriller with interesting characters. It features a murder, manipulative characters in a small town setting. My rating: 3.5/5 (my review) The Black Monk- Anton Chekhov I had to read this short story for one of my psychology modules. My assignment was then…