Category: Book Review
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The Dark Wives by Ann Cleeves
This review was written by Rachel on behalf of The Bath Bloodhounds. ‘When a body is found on the common outside Rosebank, an isolated care home for troubled teens, DI Vera Stanhope is called out to investigate. The victim is Josh, a staff member, who never showed up to work, and her only clue is…
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The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
Bored? Ah well, just jump in your car and take a drive through The Phantom Tollbooth. That’s not what Milo planned to do, but when he did —— an amazing world of fascination and wonder confronted him. The Phantom Tollbooth isn’t just another adventure story, it’s a voyage of discovery. A discovery of language, imagination…
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Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
I was gripped with this book from the first few pages, which I don’t find happens that often. At its core this is an enemies-to-lover romance fantasy, but I think that doesn’t do the book justice. The story is about two young rival journalists who find love through a magical connection. Iris and Roman, the…
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Evolution: The Human Story by Prof. Alice Roberts
Well known TV presenter Prof. Alice Roberts has co-authored this fairly lavish book, along with a number of other experts in the evolution of our species, and I think it’s fair to say that if you are a fan of Alice Robert’s work, you will find this book pretty interesting. This is the second edition,…
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The Complete Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis
This book is part of our Centenary Collection. This is a dramatisation for all seven books in C. S. Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia. Everyone knows the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, but the other books in the series are also great, my favourite is the Voyage of the Dawn Treader. The stories have been…
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Five Go Adventuring Again by Enid Blyton
This book is part of our Centenary Collection. I’ve always been a huge fan of the Famous Five and spent my childhood reading and rereading the books. I was curious to see if they still held appeal as an adult, so decided to listen to one on BorrowBox. I wasn’t disappointed, this title had a…
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Kaleidoscope by Danielle Steel
This Danielle Steel book is all about three sisters! Separated as kids by a difficult family situation, they grow up in totally different worlds. The story jumps back and forth in time, showing how this childhood trauma affects them all. It’s a classic Steel tearjerker, spiced up with a little romance. Paris during wartime where…
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The Power of Geography by Tim Marshall
The power of geography follows the same structures and theme of the previous book of Tim Marshall, Prisoners of Geography. Each chapter focuses on a different country/area and the aim is to demonstrate how today political and economical decisions are the consequences not only of the history of that country but also the physical/geographical features…
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The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece by Tom Hanks
I picked up this book because I love films and I read Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks (short stories) last year but was underwhelmed by it. This, Hanks first novel, is also a bit lacklustre. It describes in detail how a movie is put together, (which I found interesting, what exactly is a Grip?) from…
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Weep by Eoin Brady
Weep: The Irish Epidemic by Eoin Brady Mr. Brady brings readers along on a brutal yet relatable journey along the eastern coast of Ireland, filled with moments of fun, desperation, and tension. The narrative will have you eagerly flipping pages to see how each set piece concludes, while simultaneously making you hesitant to turn the…