Literary journey of an office career escapee
What an absolutely wonderful memoir! I got to know the man behind the words, and that is what draws me to this genre in the first place. In his book, “You Never Know”, Tom Selleck shares his journey in show business, and his personality shines in every line. The book, putting it roughly, consists of... Continue Reading →
I am a huge fan of Kat Kinney’s Texas Shifters series, and after reading the finale, I've been waiting for a new spicy paranormal romance saga from this author. Finally, this month, the first book in the Immortal Royals series was published, and it proved worth the wait. The Girard sisters are as relatable, complex,... Continue Reading →
After reading “Tortilla Flat” by John Steinbeck for the first time a while ago, I was unsure of how I felt about it. I did not like the characters; that much I could say. My attitude towards people who choose life without obligations and, consequently, common comforts, is conflicted. The reason isn’t the lack of... Continue Reading →
George’s life was never easy. With her mother’s addiction issues, she had no other option but to grow up much more quickly than the kids her age. She succeeded, but she didn’t emerge from a childhood like this unscathed. At eighteen and with a job, she is finally equipped to start living on her own... Continue Reading →
Just like other books by this author, this one gave me plenty of food for thought. From the very first book that I read – “The Dinner Club” is among my all-time favourite reads – I appreciated Helen Aitchison’s talent for depicting her characters’ everyday lives in a way that makes me feel a part... Continue Reading →
“I am Flo. I will never submit.” Oh, how these words made my heart beat faster! I felt the surge of adrenaline that members of the resistance in the Taggak Journey trilogy must have felt. The motivation they sorely needed to keep moving towards their goal, despite the cold and the hunger and the despair... Continue Reading →
It is seldom that I can enjoy a story whose main character doesn’t have a single redeemable quality. When this is the case, only a writer of the highest calibre can make me interested in the book. Will Tinkham, undoubtedly, is such a writer. While he didn’t make me like Danny Coover/Slaughter, his eloquent narrative,... Continue Reading →
What would you do if left out on the streets, having been thrown out of the not-always-soft but still cosy cocoon of a family home? For many, it would be a kind of blow from which they’d never recover. Used as we are to everyday comforts, most people would give up before trying. Shay Thorton... Continue Reading →
