Wandering the world

During a 10-week work break in 2023 I had the opportunity to read more than usual. I used my time to delve into some biographical and historical accounts of WW2 and its aftermath. This period in history holds a special interest for me, largely due to my ongoing desire to understand human behaviour and how people deal with unfathomable situations. I don't usually read non-fiction as I prefer the escapism of fiction. There's enough reality in front of me, particularly with so m

The Paris Agent is the second historical fiction I have read by Australian author, Kelly Rimmer. See my post on The German wife for more by the author. I preferred the German story to the Paris one. Read on for more of my thoughts. The Paris agent | Published July 2023 | Read September 2023 The Paris agent covers a part of history that fascinates me, that being the years following the Second World War and how survivors dealt with their experiences. The book is set in 1970s

The no-show is the second novel I read by Beth O'Leary. If you love British humour and quirky people but there are serious subjects tackled in the books, Beth O'Leary is for you! Before reading The no-show, I read The road trip . See also my post on the other three books in O'Leary's current catalogue. The no show | Published April 2022 | Read September 2023 On the surface The no-show is about three women - strangers - who are dating the same man, Joseph Carter. They are al

First off, I am a huge fan of Scandinavian crime novels and Nordic noir television shows. I love the gritty, macabre and gruesome plotting and the backdrop of the harsh Scandinavian landscapes. I've read several books by Camilla Lackberg in her Fjallbacka detective series, so I was excited to see a new series from her, this time in collaboration with Henrik Fexeus. Trapped sets the scene for the series, introducing Stockholm detective, Mina Dabiri, and celebrity mentalist, V