Category Archives: Book Reviews

My Sister Lives on the Mantlepiece

Posted on January 22, 2012 by freda

We had another power cut yesterday – 10 hours in total; that is the ninth significant outage this winter. It was less stressful than previously because I was enjoying Annabel Pitcher’s debut novel – My Sister Lives on the Mantlepiece. … Continue reading →

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Dear John

Posted on November 21, 2011 by freda

Nicholas Sparks is on top form with this 2006 novel which explores relationships in his typically quirky and individual style. Not unexpected from a writer who has given us The Notebook and Message in a Bottle. The hero is a … Continue reading →

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Oogy yes Oogy

Posted on November 9, 2011 by freda

It’s not that I spend my whole days reading, though I do love to read, it’s that I actually got to a real live bookshop this week. Now I am one of those people who just cannot leave such a … Continue reading →

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New hobby

Posted on November 4, 2011 by freda

My latest batch of books this week includes this cookery book that should help with healthier eating. The tip is that you don’t just read the book, you follow the advice. It’s quite a slim book and has nice illustrations, … Continue reading →

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Paths of Glory

Posted on November 1, 2011 by freda

Whatever you think about Jeffrey Archer, the author, it is true to say that he writes a rolicking good story. Paths of Glory is based on the true story of George Mallory (1886-1924)  I have to confess of knowing little … Continue reading →

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The Enemy of the Good

Posted on July 27, 2011 by freda

  For every half-dozen romcoms, or chicklits or crime novels, I try to read a decent book which is literary or worthy or just plain brilliant. The Enemy of the Good is all of these as well as being thought-provoking … Continue reading →

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Tea Time for the Traditionally Built

Posted on July 2, 2011 by freda

In between watching tennis and packing for our holidays I’ve been escaping from reality in Alexander McCall Smith’s latest offering from the No 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency. These gentle novels about the proprietor Mma Ramotswe and her assistant, Mma Makutsi … Continue reading →

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That Little Wave – Again

Posted on June 19, 2011 by freda

I love this story…. There is this little wave happily bobbing along in the sea, and then he suddenly sees that the waves all crash onto the shore. Understandably he gets really upset. Then along comes another little wave who … Continue reading →

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Many leaps of faith

Posted on June 16, 2011 by freda

Have had a quiet week and am now recovered enough to potter in the garden and contemplate Dancing Class tomorrow. So all is well at Dalamory. I found myself trawling the bookshelves for something interesting to read and came across … Continue reading →

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Sun at Midnight

Posted on June 8, 2011 by freda

Until the last few chapters this book was going to be given a nine out of ten. Not that I mean that caveat to put you off reading what is a fascinating account of life at an Antarctic field station. … Continue reading →

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