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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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Shelf Control 23/05/17
This is a weekly feature that I will be posting on a Tuesday, where I will be spotlighting a book that I have on my shelves that I haven’t read. This is a great idea for a weekly post, as I have loads of unread books, and i find it really interesting to read why others have purchased and want to read certain books!! This is hosted by Bookshelf Fantasies. ~~~ This Week’s Book: Title: The Ocean at the End of the Lane Author: Neil Gaiman Published: 2013 Pages: 178 Synopsis: Sussex, England. A middle-aged man returns to his childhood home to attend a funeral. Although the house he lived in is long…
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It’s Monday, What Are You Reading?
This meme is hosted by Kathryn at the Book Date. ~~~ I’m finally off University for summer, this semester feels like it has lasted an age! I’m hopeful to get a lot of reading done, around working of course! Here’s my week! What I Read Last Week: This was a lovely novel, I gave it 5/5 stars. What I Am Currently Reading: This is a novel I received from Net Galley for review, so I’m hopeful to get it finished in the next week! As you can see, I’m currently reading a number of books at the same time, which is a normal occurrence for me!! I’m definitely going to finish this…
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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…