Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An inspiring true story of love and perseverance that will bring you to tears and make you believe in the power of miracles.” If you enjoy reading memoirs about real people, about perseverance, about hope, then this is a book you will want to pick up. It follows Abby Gray’s journey of pregnancy…
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Life Number Nine – Book Review
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Have you ever locked eyes with a stranger and felt that you know them?” I urge everyone who plans to read this book to grab a tissue before you do. Wow! What a beautiful, heartwrenching, yet completely heartwarming book, all about a unique love spanning across centuries. It’s so different, written with such…
Famous Last Words – Book Review
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This morning he was your husband. By nightfall, he’s a criminal.” My book of the year. I’m calling it, right now. My eyes are streaming writing this. Oh my god. I always know Gillian’s books will be five star reads for me and OF COURSE her latest is no exception! In fact, I…
Otello’s Oil – Book Review
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ “The Secretary is only inches away. Was she the target? Was she in love with her guest?” If you love action, political fiction and a badass main character, then you’ll probably enjoy this – it has all three! I had a bit of a love/hate relationship with this book, though. I was so…
Helle’s Hound – Book Review
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Solving a murder is no walk in the park…” It felt SO good to be reunited with Torben Helle! I really enjoyed reading the first book in this series – Helle & Death – last year, so as soon as I heard about a new book from Oskar, I just had to read…
The Dark Hours – Book Review
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Her worst nightmare just returned. But this time she’s ready.” Excuse ME, how does a book have the right to be THIS damn good?! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – 2025 is going to be the BEST year yet for new releases. This is my third 5 star read…
Harness the Benefits of Outdoor Reading Through These Eye-Healthy Habits
The health benefits of spending time in nature are widely documented, from boosting vitamin D levels and lowering blood health pressure to lifting one’s mood and reducing stress and anxiety. In fact, a previously posted review of the non-fiction book The Wild Remedy by Emma Mitchell documents the author’s personal journey of combatting depression with…
Orbital – Book Review
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Life on our planet as you’ve never seen it before.” It’s time to start my 12 in 2025 reads! 🥳 Because January is such a busy reading month for me, I opted for the shortest book first in the list, which just so happened to be Orbital, the winner of the Booker Prize…
I Will Ruin You – Book Review
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “One good turn might cost his life…” Linwood Barclay is a name all thriller lovers will know, but believe it or not, this is my first ever book by this author! And to be honest, I’m not sure what has kept me from reading his books all this time, because this one was…
Murder Mindfully – Book Review
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Calm your mind. Take a breath. And kill.“ Everything about this book piqued my interest when I first heard about it! I’m not sure it’ll leave my brain in a hurry! Achieving a better work-life balance is a goal for many of us, but when Björn’s journey begins and he learns a little…
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