Sword of Destiny – a review

Sword of Destiny – a review

Ever since I met Geralt of Rivia in the game, The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt and posted about it in W is for Witcher, I have been exploring the origins of that world in the creations of Andrzej Sapkowski. After reviewing the first book in Geralt’s chronology – The Last Wish – I kept … Continue reading

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – a review

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – a review

Another Thursday, another review, but my brain won’t co-operate. Not because I don’t know what to review, but because I’m uninspired. At the end of April, I posted Z is for Zelda which included the information that F Scott Fitzgerald’s wife was called Zelda. When I admitted that I’d never read any Fitzgerald, one well-read … Continue reading

Born in a Treacherous Time – Blog Hop

Born in a Treacherous Time – Blog Hop

Today, I have the pleasure of taking part in the Blog Hop for fellow author Jacqui Murray’s historical novel, Born in a Treacherous Time. Some of us take our time crafting our creations – I took over 13 years with my debut, even though it was a mystery. It’s therefore totally understandable that Jacqui took two … Continue reading

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe  – a review

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe  – a review

Today’s review post is of a book I re-read for the Insecure Writer’s Support Group (Book Club). As a child, I had read The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and it became a book that I’ve re-read a few times. I admit that it’s not my favourite Narnia book – that honour goes to The … Continue reading

The Secret Keeper – a review

The Secret Keeper – a review

How many books deserve a re-read as soon as we turn the last page? Today’s review is one of those wonderful gems that encouraged me to re-indulge by reading large sections throughout and to see and smile at how cleverly the tapestry was crafted. The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton (Goodreads Author) During a summer party … Continue reading