Wandering the world

The giver of stars is the second novel by British former journalist, Jojo Moyes, that I read. Since writing this post I've read three other historical fiction stories in Moyes's catalogue. You can also check out my review of the only contemporary novel in the Moyes collection that I have read so far: Someone else's shoes . The giver of stars | Published October 2019 | Read March 2024 The giver of stars is based on the real life Packhorse Librarians of rural Eastern Kentucky

What a relief! Nicci French - writing duo Sean French and Nicci Gerard - are back to their best. I've reviewed their last two novels , disappointingly not up to their usual standard. I've been reading Nicci French's books for twenty years now and they have always been my one of favourite psychological thriller writers. If you haven't read the writing duo, I highly recommend their Frieda Klein series, named after days of the week. I suggest reading them in order as the books a

I'm a huge fan of Karen Perry,  the Dublin-based writing duo of Paul Perry and Karen Gillece. Their books are complex stories of human failings, full of clever plot twists, and tragic outcomes for those who allow messed up people to infiltrate their lives. Check out my review of the six other books by Karen Perry . I haven't read the first two books (published in 2014), but I'd give ⭐⭐⭐⭐+ to the authors overall for the books I have read. The strong theme is woven through all

I'd not heard of the author before I picked up The Russian doll at my local library. Marina Palmer is the pseudonym that British writer, Imogen Robertson, uses for her solo outings. Robertson has a degree in German and Russian and is a former film, television and radio director. She has co-written novels with a former Labour Deputy Leader, a screenwriter, and with Wilbur Smith. Awesome! I'll read anything that hints at corruption, spy shenanigans, or all-round dodgy stuff! Th