Tag Archives: book reviews

Another 40 days of reading

Posted on 11 May 2013 by

I have been reading a little less this year and doing some other things. Attending book festivals, for example. Nevertheless, books have still been making their stately progress from the “to be read” pile, over to the read stack. The books … Continue reading →

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The Pacific by Peter Watt reviewed by Jill Smith

Posted on 30 April 2013 by

Jack Kelly has two children, a son Lukas, adored as a friend and fellow combatant in their adopted country’s struggle for freedom. Papua New Guinea is the place Jack calls home and WWII sees him retired from active fighting, but, … Continue reading →

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The Fry Chronicles by Stephen Fry reviewed by Jill Smith

Posted on 23 April 2013 by

This book covers only eight years of Stephen Fry’s life, it is very wordy, and Stephen makes no bones about him leaving it this way. Any other writer might have had an editor tactfully advise an overall revamp of the … Continue reading →

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Batavia – Peter FitzSimons

Posted on 12 April 2013 by

Batavia by Peter FitzSimons was both interesting and disappointing. Interesting as it tells the detailed story of the shipwreck off the coast of WA in the 17th Century and the horrific fight for survival that ensued. Disappointing as it is told … Continue reading →

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40 days of reading

Posted on 26 March 2013 by

Well, the months are slipping away at an alarming rate this year, so I am trialling a new approach to the calendar. By breaking the year up into 9 periods of 40 days each I get to completely justify being two … Continue reading →

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Reading challenge books for October

Posted on 13 November 2012 by

As usual, Timothy’s challenge update has prompted me to get my books reviewed and posted. I spent most of October finishing up titles that I’ve been dragging around for a while, which was a relief. Also, because I was knocked … Continue reading →

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The Blind Side

Posted on 1 November 2012 by

The Blind Side by Michael Lewis In  a Heartbeat : Sharing the Power of Cheerful Giving by Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy is available in Large Print, and as an audiobook on OverDrive. The Blind Side – award winning DVD directed … Continue reading →

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Reviews added to our catalogue recently

Posted on 3 September 2012 by

Just in case you were wondering what to read next…. here are some reviews added to our library catalogue recently. The Second Son by Jonathan Rabb This is the final in the trilogy and I thought it a great story.  … Continue reading →

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Arcadia

Posted on 18 July 2012 by

The tale of Arcadia is told through the voice of “Bit”- Ridley Stone and is set in Upstate New York beginning in the 1960′s.  Bit’s parents, Hannah and Abe,  are part of a community striving to create a perfect place, Arcadia, … Continue reading →

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Mrs Echidna’s Dilemma by Betty Johnston reviewed by Jill Smith

Posted on 26 June 2012 by

Mrs Echidna’s Dilemma  Author: Betty Johnston  http://mrsechidna.com/ Publisher: Self Published This is a delightful story that gives the children reading it, with their parents, a wonderful sensory experience. The story pages are raised cardboard designs to touch, the information about … Continue reading →

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