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Pushed through The Hexologists by Josiah Bancroft
. If you like a slow cozy mystery without a lot of details and depth, this might be for you. I think it needed more 'darkness' to the storyline.
2 Stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Fan-bl**dy-tastic kids' book for everybody: The Book of Time by Clive Gifford. What the heck IS time anyway? Spend a little time enjoying science, history, philosophy, mythology, all about time, from cosmic to nano.
My review of The Book of Time with several illustrations
Had to push my way through this one. What Became of Magic by Paige Crutcher
was a slow read that even though they went here and then there, it still didn't go anywhere.. 1 Star
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I've enjoyed several of Amazon's Original Stories, this one in particular. The Scenic Route is by Christina Baker Kline. A woman tells us why she took to the road in a small van, because staying put was destroying her. Good short read.
My review of The Scenic Route The story will be archived on Sept 15.
A Lady's Guide to Scandal by Sophie Irwin
A mixed bag historical romance. I had enjoyed the first book of this series much better.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
This book is also available on NetGalley, 4* for the new Stephani Plum novel
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Before You Found Me by Brooke Beyfuss
Outlier opinion, because I found this a mixed bag. Most readers found it far more suspenseful and impactful.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Caretaker, by Aussie author Gabriel Bergmoser, is a tense thriller about a woman who is hiding out alone on a snowy mountaintop. 
My review of The Caretaker
Almost everyone, whether they're aware of it or not, has heard music by Mozart. This children's introduction by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara is another in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. He was an amazing child prodigy.
My review of Mozart with several illustrations
The Gingerbread House in Mistletoe Gardens by Jaimie Admans
A sweet holiday read.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Positively, Penelope by Pepper D. Basham
The second book in the Skymar series, and providing the same experience as book one.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Through the Snow Globe by Annie Rains
A Groundhog Day plus Christmas combo. Decent story but doesn't offer anything new.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Princess Diana may have been the last truly shining light in the British royal family. Children's author Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara doesn't shy away from the divorce and bulimia - unusual for a children's picture book - but focuses on her well-known kindness to all.
My review of Princess Diana with several illustrations and a bit of a whinge
Month got busy, and I'm catching up on reviews... I finished Night of the Witchby Sara Raasch, Beth Revis
. It was an okay read, but it was slow and another retelling of the witch hunts, though it did have a little spin with the magic.2 Stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Butterfly Collector by Tea Cooper
A decent historical story, but I expected far more. The title generates very different expectations.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Joe Hill's The Pram is one of the Amazon Original Stories in the Creature Feature Collection. Good creepy read that comes to quite a sudden stop!
My review of The Pram
The Wings of Poppy Pendleton by Melanie Dobson
A complicated storyline in this historical suspense, and a slow pace. But I still liked it.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Dorie - Cats&Books :) (on semi-hiatus for Sept) wrote: "A solid 4* for 
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I agree i gave it a 4 as well 😘
Rainbow Cove Christmas: 6-in-1 Collection/His Christmas Feast/Her Christmas Kisses/Her Christmas Homecoming/His Christmas Pearl/His Christmas Escape/His Christmas Pride
by Shona Husk, Nora James, Shirley Wine, Renée Dahlia, Susanne Bellamy ⭐⭐⭐⭐ https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I hope
The Incredible Hotel
actually exists somewhere, exactly the way Kate Davies and Isabelle Follath describe it. Lovely story and gorgeous artwork. 
My review of The Incredible Hotel with several of the wonderful illustrations
What a fantastic book - Archer's latest and lots of interesting history of the Tower of London too!!
Traitors Gate by Jeffrey ArcherJeffery Archer Here's my 5* review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Change of Plans by Dylan Newton
I liked the disability rep and the plot, but disliked the OTT elements. If you can ignore the latter, it is worth a read for the former.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Ankle Snatcher, by Grady Hendrix, is NOT a bedtime story, unless you want to be awake all night with the lights on! 
My review of Ankle Snatcher
Rebirth of the Gangster Act 1 (Original Cover): Meet the Family
⭐⭐⭐ Stars
NetGalley
Review Copy
Graphic novel
Black & White
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Saevus Corax Deals with the Dead
I had to skim it to finish. It was telling not showing and I didn't care for the MC or his problems. 1 Star
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The Worlds of Dune: The Places and Cultures that Inspired Frank Herbert
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Star Review
NetGalley ARC
Non-Fiction, great reading
Frank Herbert's legendary universe.
Illustrations
For series fans
Understanding the Dune universe
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Just reviewed
Do your best by Bear GryllsBear Grylls, a great book for anyone who has is, ever has been or has anything to do with Scouting and very inspirational.Here's my 5* review
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Lilith by Nikki Marmery
was a disappointment. I started to skim it at 16%.. The character was supposed to be a strong woman, but she was flat. 1 Star
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If a child seems a bit nervous about confronting An Unexpected Thing, a cheerful friend can help. Ashling Lindsay shows how in her cute book.
My review of An Unexpected Thing with some of the illustrations
Words We Cannot Say by Sita Romero
Interesting enough, but not mind-blowing. Too many pregnancy-related triggers!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Roman Stories by Jhumpa Lahiri
Not a bad collection. But expected far more from her.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Boy of Chaotic Making by Charlie N. Holmberg
Though this third book didn't match up to the earlier two in the series, I still liked it quite a lot. Good for historical fantasy readers, but not a standalone novel.
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I enjoyed the story of fugitive spook 'Bird' in
A Bird in Winter
by Louise Doughty. Glad I read it when I was warm at home, though, (and nobody was chasing me).
My review of A Bird in Winter
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Read as an advance review copy and views based on my reading of the novel.
⭐⭐⭐ .5 Stars
Release date 1st Sept 2023
Great debut novel.
Check out the review -
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