Book reviews of two cosy, feel-good but not-so-impressive books by Japanese authors I have read and liked before
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Book review: Theo of Golden
A gem of a book that shows us the true impact lies in small and unpretentious acts of kindness which has the potential to transform lives
Books about bookclubs – The End of Life Book Club review
A beautiful, inspiring memoir of a reading life shared between a mother and son as the mother nears the end of her life
Two Book Review: Stories of Illness and An Adventure at Sea
What does it feel like By Sophie Kinsella If you have ever been a fan of the genre that was once called “chick-lit”, you must have read Sophie Kinsella and her Shopaholic series. Although not a fan of the genre itself, I have enjoyed Kinsella’s breezy, humorous...
A Classic and A Longlist Booker pick – two great books
Two fabulous audiobooks from different eras – one science-fiction cult classic and a 2025 Booker long listed novel
Book Review: The Correspondent
A brilliant story told entirely through letters that captures your attention and imagination and makes you wonder about your twilight years
Two Very Different Novels About The Lives of Young Immigrant Couples
Two books that follow the lives of young couple living in a city in a foreign country – each has a unique lens and leaves a different impact
Sometimes A Book Makes You Rethink Your Fundamentals
A fascinating chronicle of various alternative and integrative healing modalities that lead to surprising remissions in cancer patients
Two Must-Read Books About Intercontinental and Intergenerational Friendships
My Friends by Fredrik Backman Translated by Neil Smith Audiobook narrated by Marin Ireland “Art is what we leave of ourselves in other people.” As a fan of A Man Called Ove, I was happy to get a copy of the audiobook version of Fredrik Backman’s latest novel...
Book Review – The Bookshop Woman
A true story of a woman who reads books who finds her footing by meeting strangers and recommending books as she creates a new life
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