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A very different book from the wide selection we have been offered in the past. Very specific,...
Although there is not a reader in my home of the target age group, I can see the appeal. There is...
I have read and enjoyed previous books in this series. I like the historical details and it's an...
A fun book, light-hearted but relatable to parents of smalls. However I think it's a little bit...
The cover is appropriate for this book, it hints at a darker side of life, whilst showcasing the...
This book is clearly one for the family, I would enjoy reading it with/to children and discussing...
I’m not particularly attracted to the cover, it would not make me pick the book up when browsing....
A coolness in the style of writing, some acceptance that life changes gradually and...
A beautifully written, descriptive book. So much said in short bursts, not a book to rush...
An interesting idea, but I can't get into the style of writing in this book. I'm sure it will...
I'm not particularly drawn to the cover, but the description of the book appealed. There are lots...
I'm not familiar with the author but the comparison to the Motherland caught my eye. Whether you...
This is a particular kind of tale - very niche. From the outset the map and huge list of...
The cover doesn't give much away, this is a pandemic-inspired book, one of many we will likely...
Initially I was a bit turned-off by the name Brioni O'Brien, hoping the characters would not be...
I was immediately drawn to this as I enjoy books about this era. I like the style of writing and...
I have read a couple of books by this author. They have a lovely style, laying out the characters...
A fun read, for those who enjoyed the Windsor Knot. Personally it's not for me, but I can see the...
Descriptive and fantastical, one for bird lovers, it is almost Harry Potter-like in style of...
One of my favourite genres, but an author who is new to me. I immediately like the style of...
Not much given away by the cover, it's very plain. I have heard of the author but have not read...
One for fans of Cornwall and this era. I'm immediately put off by the considerable list of...
The cover doesn't give much away, not even which genre I would place this in. I like the slow...
I enjoyed The Lost Lights of St Kilda, if this book is as good it will be one to enjoy and keep....
This is not a book I would normally pick up, but it's good to try different reads from time to...
The cover doesn't particularly draw me in, but the opening chapters quickly introduce the...
I like this author's style of writing, it's full of little details and wry observations. I think...
This book will be popular! I love the references to our 'new normal', it really resonates. The...
Although it's not my kind of read, this would have appeal for lovers of true-crime and perfect...
This book reads like a monologue, there is very little conversation in the extract. It is quite...
Reading this extract, I feel I'm on a tidal wave. On the edge and slowly moving forward, a little...
This book is an interesting mix of seemingly laid-back, slow burn and yet there are details...
A brilliant start to this story, this extract has already got me wondering why I haven't read the...
I loved the Beekeeper of Aleppo, it's a book to return to, as I think this new story will be....
I have read a couple of books by this author, usually for a bit of escapism on a trip! This one...
It took only a brief initial skim to confirm this is a book for me! I'm looking forward to...
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