Tag Archives: 21st century

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce

Posted on March 2, 2013 by

When I started reading The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry it occurred to me how few contemporary novels I read these days. Most of the books I’ve read so far this year have been historical fiction, classics or ‘older’ books, … Continue reading →

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Review: The Tapestry of Love by Rosy Thornton

Posted on August 21, 2010 by

When Rosy Thornton offered me a review copy of her new novel, The Tapestry of Love, I thought it looked and sounded wonderful – but I wasn’t sure what I would think of it as it’s a bit different from … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading Challenge: After You by Julie Buxbaum

Posted on August 18, 2010 by

Eight-year-old Sophie has been left traumatised after witnessing the murder of her mother, Lucy, in the street near their London home. Sophie’s reaction to the tragedy is simply to stop speaking. Lucy’s best friend, Ellie Lerner, has travelled from America … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading Challenge: If I Stay by Gayle Forman

Posted on August 1, 2010 by

Until today, the biggest decision seventeen-year-old Mia has faced is whether to go to Juilliard to study music or stay at home with her family and boyfriend. Now she has an even more important choice to make: a choice between … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading Challenge: Second Hand Heart by Catherine Ryan Hyde

Posted on July 15, 2010 by

Vida is a nineteen year-old girl who suffers from a heart condition. She’s in hospital waiting for a transplant – time is running out, but before Vida can get a new heart, a potential donor needs to die. That donor … Continue reading →

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Review: The End of the Alphabet by CS Richardson

Posted on January 26, 2010 by

When Ambrose Zephyr is diagnosed with an unidentified terminal illness and given only a month to live, he decides to make the most of his final days. Accompanied by his wife Zappora Ashkenazi (also known as Zipper) he sets off … Continue reading →

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Review: Molly’s Millions by Victoria Connelly

Posted on November 28, 2009 by

What would you do if you won £4.2m on the lottery? Would you tell your Scrooge-like family and risk them taking the money away from you…or would you try to keep it a secret and have some fun? That’s the … Continue reading →

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