What a lovely, feel-good book! I thoroughly enjoyed Meg and Riley’s story from start to finish. “Meg” by Jan Romes is the first book in the Coffee and Dessert in Key West series. It follows the turbulent time in Meg’s life. Problems seem to attack her from every possible side. Her love life – or... Continue Reading →
“The Fabulous Bouvier Sisters” by Sam Kashner and Nancy Schoenberger
It was during a trip to neighbouring Lithuania a few years ago that I learnt that Jackie Kennedy Onassis had a sister. One of the places I visited was a castle in small town of Birzai. Reading about its history I found out that it was built for the Radziwills, a prominent Polish-Lithuanian aristocratic family,... Continue Reading →
“The Bloody Shoe Affair” by Joy York
Two teenage girls in rural Mississippi set out on the adventure of finding out who has committed the most horrendous crime. Well, one of them is determined to uncover the truth, dragging the other one – often reluctant to follow, especially down to the basement of the old prison dungeon, at night – after her.“The... Continue Reading →
“Chasing Dreams on Oak Tree Lane” by R.A. Hutchins
Dreams are beautiful. They add taste to our lives. But is it worth it to pursue them at all costs?Meg and Josh have different answers to this question. Life has taught them a few harsh lessons, but they both have their own reasons not to give up. It might seem they are similar, but it’s... Continue Reading →
“Eclipse” by Kat Kinney
‘For the love of all that’s fanged and holy’, I confess that I’m totally addicted to the Blood Moon, Texas Shifters series by Kat Kinney. It is my comfort read, and I can’t get enough of it. I’m sad that with the next instalment after ‘Eclipse’, the Caldwell brothers’ saga will be over. Still, I’m... Continue Reading →
“Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck
This book has crushed me. Pressed me down like no other book has done – and I’ve read plenty. The story is so raw and so startingly real that if you have a heart, it can’t but start bleeding when you get to the last page. “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck is a... Continue Reading →
“East of Eden” by John Steinbeck
Nowadays they say that the first line of a book is very important. I always brush it away as I do most of the ‘must-have’ things, which can’t be roughly applicable to a piece of art, in my opinion. Yet, here I am, hooked from the very first lines of the book I downloaded but... Continue Reading →