Book Review | The Sound of Butterflies by Rachael King
October 23, 2008 by Clare Swindlehurst
Filed under 5 stars, 50 book challenge, The Pub (2008)
The Sound of Butterflies is an opulent and intriguing tale which I highly recommend; and with a debut as compelling as this I can’t wait to see what King has to offer next.
[ Read this article → ]Book Review | A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
October 18, 2008 by Clare Swindlehurst
Filed under 5 stars, 50 book challenge, Readathon, The Pub (2008)
Hosseini once again weaves a masterpiece; set against the monstrosities of war is the tale of a mother daughter relationship which shows that love and hope will out in the end.
[ Read this article → ]Book Review | Things I Want My Daughters to Know by Elizabeth Noble
October 12, 2008 by Clare Swindlehurst
Filed under 5 stars, 50 book challenge, The Pub (2008)
Both heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time as this book covers the sister’s reaction to their mother’s death, and the resulting bond that ties them together much tighter than before.
[ Read this article → ]Book Review | Glitz by Louise Bagshawe
September 30, 2008 by Clare Swindlehurst
Filed under 5 stars, 50 book challenge, The Pub (2008)
Glitz is crammed full with glamour — but underneath the glitz and designer labels is a rip-roaring tale of four girls who come to realise the true value of themselves and their family.
[ Read this article → ]Book Review | Second Glance by Jodi Picoult
September 28, 2008 by Clare Swindlehurst
Filed under 5 stars, 50 book challenge, Summer Reading, Summer Reading Thing, The Pub (2008)
Second Glance is about ghosts, lost loves and unanswered questions, and people who will do anything for the ones they love.
[ Read this article → ]Book Review | The Secret of Lost Things by Sheridan Hay
September 16, 2008 by Clare Swindlehurst
Filed under 4 stars, 50 book challenge, Giveaways, Grapevine, The Pub (2008)
The Secret of Lost Things is about Rosemary Savage; a Tasmanian girl of just 18 who finds herself alone in New York City and immersed in the strange happenings at an arcane bookshop.
[ Read this article → ]Breaking Dawn
August 12, 2008 by Clare Swindlehurst
Filed under 5 stars, 50 book challenge, Chunkster, Reviews, Summer Reading, Summer Reading Thing, The Pub (2008), Twilight Saga, Twilight series, Young Adult
Breaking Dawn starts out with the fabulous wedding between Bella and Edward – and then takes the reader on a roller coaster ride, full of twists and turns, with a bit of blood and gore and romance thrown in for good measure.
[ Read this article → ]Book Review | The God of Animals by Aryn Kyle
July 26, 2008 by Clare Swindlehurst
Filed under 5 stars, 50 book challenge, Book Blowout, Challenges, Grapevine, Reviews, Summer Reading, Summer Reading Thing, The Pub (2008)
In her powerful debut novel, Kyle takes a frank look at families and relationships, secrets and the unspoken as Alice is forced to really see and understand the events that have shaped her family and how one simple act can have devastating effects and change their world forever.
[ Read this article → ]Book Review | No Time for Goodbye by Linwood Barclay
July 15, 2008 by Clare Swindlehurst
Filed under 5 stars, 50 book challenge, Book Blowout, Reviews, Summer Reading, Summer Reading Thing, The Pub (2008)
This is a superb summer read – if you have a long flight or road trip ahead of you then this will definitely help you pass the time – just don’t try reading it in the departure lounge… you might miss your flight!
[ Read this article → ]Book Review | Dear John by Norma L. Betz
July 10, 2008 by Clare Swindlehurst
Filed under 4 stars, 50 book challenge, Book Blowout, Reviews, Summer Reading, Summer Reading Thing, The Pub (2008), Young Adult
This is a heartwarming tale packed with historic drama and great friendship – with a sprinkle of romance and a dramatic twist. Suitable for adults and young adults alike you should give this book a try if you are interested in American history – or you are an animal lover.
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