Reviews

  No More Mulberries is the beautifully written story of Miriam and Iqbal, and of their family and working life in the rural village of Sang-i-Sia, Afghanistan. Miriam is a midwife who was born in Scotland, but wholeheartedly takes on the traditions and culture of her life in Afghanistan. Iqbal, her husband, is a doctor […]

    Goodness… where to start with my review of Penny Pinching Tips for the Morally Bankrupt. This is probably the most diverse book of short stories I’ve come across, and with such a range of eclectic stories, among the 43 in this volume, there’s bound to be something in there for everyone. There are […]

  Please Don’t Ask for Extra Glasses is the second book in a series and I reviewed the first book, Do Not Wash Hands in Plates, HERE. Following on from book 1 our three intrepid travellers have once more convened in India to spend a few weeks exploring (covering over 1500 miles) and consequently this […]

  Arthur and Jessie’s first day trip to the seaside is momentous for two reasons. Firstly, because Jessie realises her feelings have deepened to love towards Arthur, someone she’s only ever considered a friend before. Secondly, because as they return home the announcement is made that Britain is at war. It is 1914 and Jessie […]

    I chose to read this short book as a member of Rosie Amber’s Book Review Team and I was sent a copy by the author. This does not alter my review in any way. I should say at the beginning that I read the kindle version of this book but it features eleven […]

  I was reminded recently of a gathering I attended in Leicester where I met Lizzie Lamb and she gave me a paperback copy of her novel, Scotch on the Rocks. I was shocked to discover that was four years ago and yet this book was still waiting to be read. I have now put […]

  I chose to read Birds Don’t Cry as a proud member of Rosie Amber’s Book Review Team and I received a copy of the book from the author. I have read one of Sandy Day’s novels before and jumped at the chance to do so again. They are quite leisurely paced but the settings […]

  I bought this book directly from the author at The Deepings Literary Festival a couple of years ago and I was delighted to eventually get round to read it. The story is mostly told from the point of view of Alex who became anorexic following the breakdown of her family. She attends a support […]

  This second part of the My Life in Horses series is a collection of vignette-style diary entries and other pieces grouped by the four seasons, and spanning two years. One of these is 2020 so naturally includes the impact Covid 19 has had on this writer’s riding life. Jan Ruth lives and rides in […]

  I read Productivity for Writers after listening to a podcast recently. I have been writing for some years now so much of the information in the book I’ve heard/read before, here and there, however it never hurts to both, have this book as a reminder, and to have all the information in one place. […]