Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “All things take time, and usually a lot more time than you expect.” Whenever I fancy reading a good romance/rom com, I can always turn to Rachel Burton to deliver the goods! A Bookshop Christmas is the Christmas book I’ve needed for weeks and it’s been an absolute dream to experience. Everything…
Tips On How To Create A Novel
They say that everyone has a novel inside them, and it’s true, we all do. But being able to concentrate on an idea long enough to develop a full novel out of it can prove challenging. Yet, with the right focus and determination, you can create a full-length novel. So, to help you out, here…
One Afternoon In April – Book Review
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “If life don’t show you the bright side, polish the dull side.” I first heard of this author almost two years ago when I read and reviewed his first novel, Black Volta. While this book is similar in some ways, it has such a refreshing spin that will have you hooked with…
Road To Dawn – Book Review
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “So, I fell in love. What a tragedy.” (TW: depression, drug addiction, mentions of suicide, suicide attempt.) What an intense and emotional journey this book has been! Road To Dawn cleverly explores the highs and lows of life and love, from drug addiction and heartbreak, to strong, solid relationships between friends and…
User Experience Is Like Telling A Story
Today’s customers are more informed than ever. A new survey carried out by the leading User Experience (UX) & Usability research company Nielsen Norman Group (NN/g) revealed that more than half of web users would abandon a website if it doesn’t meet their expectations, regardless of how functional or beautiful it is. This finding has…
The Way of the Tortoise – Book Review
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “When we are young, we have visions, dreams of the life we want to lead, or blazing a trail in our desired profession… It is absolutely possible to achieve your dreams.” I’ll admit, I’m not a sporty person. However, when I was in school, I loved to play hockey, tennis and netball,…
A Lifetime Ago – Book Review
Overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Small towns were held together by tales. Lies and gossip mostly, but also truths that would drop your jaw.” This is my second read by Jim Ody this month and I’m absolutely loving his work! This story is filled with suspense, with a shocking ending that I just couldn’t have predicted. Just…
Aarti & The Blue Gods – Book Review
Overall thoughts: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Aarti put her palms together, closed her eyes and asked for help to survive.” Yes! This is exactly the kind of book I needed in my life and I’m not ashamed to love it as much as I do! An incredibly uplifting story of magic and myth, with the theme of finding…
Tales From The Coffee Pot – Book Review
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “You seek answers, but tell me, do you really know the questions yet?” This is a seriously impressive collection of short stories from the one and only Jim Ody! If you’re a fan of a bit of scary or thrilling fiction, then I guarantee this is the collection for you, and you’re…
Watch For Me – Book Review
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Whatever happened to innocent until proven guilty?” I quickly became a Bodenham fan after last year’s release, Crime and Justice, and I was eagerly anticipating this book – what an unforgettable ride! Filled with lies, deceit and characters you’ll love and despise with all your being, Watch For Me is a psychological…
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