The Afterwards by AF Harrold is a touching tale of friendship, the power of love, and the pain of loss. ‘I am Cat, and I walk alone, and all paths are open to me.’ December and Happiness are the best friends. They do everything together. Then one day, Ember arrives at school and Ness isn’t […]
‘If you leave a door half open, you’ll hear the whisper spoken. If you play outside alone soon you won ‘t be going home. If your Windows left unlatched, you’ll hear him tapping at the glass. If your lonely, sad, and blue, the whisper man will come for you.” The Whisper Man by Alex […]
Mayers’ The Cursed Baron was an interesting read to be sure. I’m thankful for the preface that added context, but there were still times I felt asea, like I was missing something important. I gradually adapted to the unusual notions that Rakshasas from Venus lived among humans. Knowing the terms Rakshasa and Yaksha from myth […]
Two Thousand Lines by Michelle Jester is a raw, visceral look at the effects and aftermath of trauma and abuse, and a poignant tale of forgiveness and letting go. Olivia Brooks lives in Sugar Mills, where she tries to keep her past far away. A victim of sexual abuse and neglect as a child has […]
The Chestnut Man by Søren Sveistrup is a chilling serial killer thriller set in Copenhagen. Thulin and her new partner, Hess, are assigned what is initially believed to be the isolated murder of a single mom. More murders occur, each with a chestnut man left behind. Every time the police think they have answers, another […]
Keep Going by Austin Kleon Keep Going is Kleon’s third delightful book for inspiring and motivating artists. Full of quotes, drawings and comics, Keep Going presents ten useful key points to keep in mind. You’ll learn the value of prioritisation, time management, detaching from the digital world for periods, and more. I loved the quotes, […]
Knight of the Silver Circle by Duncan Hamilton is second in the Dragonslayer trilogy. Alpheratz the Black has been defeated. Gill doesn’t get the chance to rest for long though. Long dormant eggs clutched by Alpheratz’ mate have unexpectedly hatched, and now three more dragons are terrorising the land. With none to shepherd their growth, […]
Print Length: 268 pages Publisher: Bookouture (November 18, 2019) Publication Date: November 18, 2019 Language: English ASIN: B07XSB35SS Praise for GREGG OLSEN’S NOVELS “Gregg Olsen’s Envy is a riveting page-turner that I could not put down. Like Jay Asher’s Thirteen Reasons Why, Envyexplores a serious topic–cyberbullying–in a fantastic, well-crafted story. Can’t wait for the next […]
Taming Demons for Beginners is the first in an exciting new series by Annette Marie. Robin is stuck staying at her uncle’s house, waiting on him to relinquish her inheritance after her parents mysteriously perish. More than any monetary gain, Robin wants her mum’s prized grimoire, one always passed from mother to daughter. One, unbeknownst […]
Zen Seeds by Shundo Aoyama Zen Seeds by Shundo Aoyama is a collection of 60 short lessons on the blessings Buddhism can bring to your life. Shundo entertains and enlightens with stories from her own life, as well as classical teachings, and koan teachings. She presents these lessons in an easy and engaging fashion that […]
