I've been wanting to change my content up a bit and add a couple of tags a month so naturally I googled 'bookish tags 2019' and stumbled upon a wonderful book blog run by Nandini at Unputdownable Books . Full credit to her for sharing her answers for this tag, which inspired me to do… Continue reading Reader Confessions Tag
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The Bird King by G. Willow Wilson
I was sent this book through Netgalley to review - a huge thank you to them and the team at Grove Atlantic for sending me a copy. I was so eager to read this book from the moment I read the synopsis and saw the cover, isn't it stunning? Title: The Bird King Author: G.… Continue reading The Bird King by G. Willow Wilson
Aladdin by Yasmine Seale. Ed. Paulo Lemos Horta
I was sent this book through NetGalley and W. W. Norton & Company - thanks to them for sending me a copy! Aladdin is one of my favourite stories so I was super grateful to be able to get a copy. Title: Aladdin (A new translation) Author: Yasmine Seale (translated by), Paulo Lemos Horta… Continue reading Aladdin by Yasmine Seale. Ed. Paulo Lemos Horta
The Girl He Used To Know by Tracey Garvis Graves
I was sent this book to review through NetGalley, huge thanks to them and the team at St Martins Press for sending me a copy! Title: The Girl He Used To Know Author: Tracey Garvis Graves Genre: Womens Fiction Publisher: St Martins Press Publication Date: 2nd April 2019 Plot Overview: Annika (rhymes with Monica)… Continue reading The Girl He Used To Know by Tracey Garvis Graves
The Western Wind by Samantha Harvey
I was sent this book through NetGalley, thanks to the team at Grove Atlantic for approving me! Title: The Western Wind Author: Samantha Harvey Genre: General Fiction (Adult) Publisher: Grove Press / Grove Atlantic Publication date: 23rd November 2018 Plot Overview: It’s 1491. In the small village of Oakham, its wealthiest and most industrious resident,… Continue reading The Western Wind by Samantha Harvey
The Day the Sun Died by Yan Lianke
I was given the opportunity to read and review this book through the amazing website NetGalley. Thanks to them as well as the team at Grove Atlantic for sending me a proof copy! Title: The Day the Sun Died Author: Yan Lianke Publisher/s: Grove Atlantic, Grove Press Genre: General Fiction (Adult) Publication date: 21rst December… Continue reading The Day the Sun Died by Yan Lianke
Exit West by Mohsin Hamid
Having read another of Hamids books; The Reluctant Fundamentalist, I had high hopes for Exit West, and I was not disappointed. This book had every bit the beautiful prose, if not more than Hamids previous work and I found the story even more compelling due to the fantasy elements interwoven with harsh reality. Plot Overview: … Continue reading Exit West by Mohsin Hamid
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Fahrenheit 451 has been on 'to read' list for such a long time so recently when I went book shopping I decided to finally give it a try. I'm a huge fan of dystopian novels, and the plot of this novel drew me in immediately. I'm such a huge reader (as you can probably see… Continue reading Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid
I read this book in a matter of hours. I was utterly absorbed to put it lightly. It's been a while since I've read a book in a single sitting and this novel made it impossible to put down. I loved the straight forward point of view and the political undertones - which are especially… Continue reading The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid
The Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy
It's been such a long time since I've done a book review, so consider this an official return to all things bookish! I had heard lots about Roys writing before I got this book as her debut novel, The God of Small Things was very popular. I haven't read that yet but as I enjoyed… Continue reading The Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy
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