Bonnie and Stan – Anna Stuart

This is just the most endearing story. Bonnie and Stan is about, well...Bonnie and Stan. They are soulmates, who first met in Liverpool in the Swinging Sixties - they have now been together for 50 years, having raised a family and grown old together. When we first meet them, they have just received some news … Continue reading Bonnie and Stan – Anna Stuart →

Ellie and the Harp Maker – Hazel Prior

Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for Ellie and the Harp Maker by Hazel Prior. As someone who loves music and plays some instruments (to varying levels of success), this book immediately called out to me (with the gentle, resonant plucking of a harp!). One day, on a bit of a whim, Ellie, … Continue reading Ellie and the Harp Maker – Hazel Prior →

My Mother’s Daughter – Ann O’Loughlin

Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for My Mother's Daughter, by Ann O'Loughlin! I realised recently that every single one of the books I've reviewed since I started my blog have been by women! What better way to continue this fortuitous trend, than with a book all about women, and what it means … Continue reading My Mother’s Daughter – Ann O’Loughlin →

Blog Tour: The Beekeeper of Aleppo – Christy Lefteri

I am so pleased to share with you my review of The Beekeeper of Aleppo to celebrate its paperback publication. If you haven't read it yet, I urge you to pick up a copy from your bookshop!! My Review Quite simply, The Beekeeper of Aleppo, is a story that needs to be heard, and needs … Continue reading Blog Tour: The Beekeeper of Aleppo – Christy Lefteri →

The Botanist’s Daughter – Kayte Nunn

Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for the beautiful The Botanist’s Daughter, by Kayte Nunn. The Botanist's Daughter takes us on an immense voyage, following two women who are centuries and oceans apart. In present day Australia, Anna is mourning the loss of her Grandmother Gus, and has somewhat lost her way in … Continue reading The Botanist’s Daughter – Kayte Nunn →