The Alchemist by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho was first published in Portuguese in 1988, and has since been translated into over 80 languages, becoming a global phenomenon. Thinking about giving it a read? Keep on reading to find out what you can expect from the book, as well as my thoughts.
Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale has become a global phenomenon since its release in 1985, gaining even more attention with the popular TV adaptation that first aired in 2017. The novel’s chilling exploration of a dystopian society has resonated with readers and viewers alike. In 2019, Atwood continued the story with The Testaments, which quickly …
When I read the blurb for The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett in the Kindle store, I instantly wanted to read the book due to its interesting themes. And, I was not disappointed! Read on for my full review:
Published in 2018, Where the Crawdad Sings by Delia Owens is a coming-of-age murder mystery novel that has appeared on various bestseller lists. It had been on my “to read” list for ages before I finally got round to reading it. And wow – I was impressed! Read on for my full review.
Stand by Me is the first book I’ve read by Sheila O’Flanagan. Read on to find out my thoughts!
It Starts With Us is the sequel to the very popular It Ends With Us novel by Colleen Hoover. Many readers of It Ends With Us were keen to know what happened next in Lily and Atlas’ story, so Hoover decided to write the aftermath for the fans. Read on to find out my thoughts …
It Ends with Us was the first novel by Colleen Hoover I read. I received it as a present from a family member on my birthday, but didn’t get around to reading it until months later. I had heard about the huge hype surrounding the novel (it’s a #1 New York Times bestseller with over …
Sharing my thoughts on two recent reads: The Secrets of Sainte Madeleine by Tilly Bagshawe and Small Island by Andrea Levy.
Sharing my thoughts on two recent reads. Fruit of the Lemon by Andrea Levy and A Little Course in Crochet by D. K. Publishing.