First of all, I must confess that I have a soft spot for the English countryside as a book setting. Two decades ago, I used to live in a beautiful rural location on the Jurassic coast, and every time I read about an English village, it brings a warm wave of nostalgia. Walking along the... Continue Reading →
“Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race” by Margot Lee Shetterly
I was telling my husband about the book I was reading, and he said he saw some videos on YouTube that resembled the plot I was describing. I checked my Kindle and found out that, indeed, there was a mention of the film on the cover. The book was published, and the movie was released... Continue Reading →
“G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century” by Beverly Gage
He had served under eight presidents and eighteen Attorneys General. His tenure as a director of the FBI (formerly the Bureau of Investigation) lasted for forty-eight years. He had friends and supporters among both republicans and democrats. At times when his popularity among influential circles dwindled, he retained it among the American people. He was... Continue Reading →
“Queen of Shadows and Roses” by Helena M. Craggs
Wow, what a guilty pleasure of a book this one has turned out to be! Reading it was like eating a dark chocolate fondant, rich and sweet, with a hot, gooey filling inside and cold ice cream on top. Beware, this story will make you see seductive dreams about Greek gods with athletic figures, indefatigable... Continue Reading →
Me: Elton John Official Autobiography
I finally began ploughing through the books I have read but have not yet reviewed, and it feels good that the impressions are still vivid in my memory. It means that all my reads were worthy. It has been several months since I read Elton John’s official autobiography titled “Me,” but I still occasionally think... Continue Reading →
Dystopian, epic fantasy, time travel & paranormal romance series to start this winter
Looking back on this year in terms of reading, I must say that it has been versatile. As always, I’ve been reading across different genres, including biographical & autobiographical non-fiction. Reading a book series is a special experience. When the author puts a part of themselves into the story that spans across several books, readers... Continue Reading →
“The Countdown” by Jupiter Rose
Justice leads a quiet life, tending to horses on her family ranch. She cares about her father, bound to a wheelchair after a vicious attack, as a result of which, Justice lost her mother. It seems that a young woman has already had her share of grief. Alas, she cannot imagine that everything she thought... Continue Reading →
“Paul Newman: A Life” by Shawn Levy
Fame and limelight make people look big. They are everywhere. The stories about their every step published on popular websites and social media make them seem important. Sometimes, those whose faces we regularly see flashing through the news have personalities to match their popularity. And sometimes, behind glamorous images, there is nothing but the shallow... Continue Reading →
Get the complete trilogy for less than $3 / £3
Last day of 0.99 sale! 0.99 /eBook on Amazon US & UK Book 1 “Neglected Merge” Book 2 “Tangle of Choices” Book 3 “Shifting Directions” Latest reader reviews: “…an extraordinary read that will captivate fantasy enthusiasts and lovers of deep, thought-provoking storytelling alike. At its heart, it is a love story, but one that reaches... Continue Reading →
“Protective Instinct” by Joy York
What an absolutely wild ride this story has turned out to be! With twists and turns I didn’t see coming, secrets about the characters’ past revealed, and action on every page, I had real difficulties putting this book down, even when it was way past my bedtime. I enjoyed the Jailer's Daughter Mysteries series by... Continue Reading →