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Tag: book reviews

My 2024 favourite books

October 29, 2024 cheryl

My 2024 favourite books came are posted now on shepherd.com, a site for authors and readers. Not book reviews per…

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Posted in: For the readers among us Filed under: book reviews, books, Fantasy, historical fiction, readers, reading community, romance, women's fiction, writing

A Night in the Lonesome October Roger Zelazny

June 11, 2024 cheryl

My husband is a long time avid Sci Fi fan and we have quite a collection on the bookshelves accumulated…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: book reviews, Fantasy, magic, magical realism, science fiction, SFF

Murdered by the Books Jodi Casstevens Short

April 30, 2024 cheryl 5 Comments

A debut which leaves you waiting eagerly for the next in series! Jillian’s dream of opening her own children’s book…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: book reviews, cosy mystery, debut novel, New release

The Boy at the top of the Mountain John Boyne

March 30, 2024 cheryl

A more characteristic Boyne than Echo Chamber, this brilliant book is a different take on World War 2 and Hitler.…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: book reviews, historical fiction, john boyne

The Lightbody Legacy Carolyn Ruffles

October 12, 2023 cheryl

In 1645, Martha’s days of being the respected healer in the tiny village of Wickthorpe are over, mostly for reasons…

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Posted in: Book reviews Filed under: book reviews, books, dual timeline novels, historical fiction, readers, reading, reviews

Origins: The Legend of Ava Ivy Logan

July 10, 2023 cheryl

The prequel to The Breach Chronicles Origins: The Legend of Ava by Ivy Logan, is a fast-paced read to create…

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Posted in: Book reviews Filed under: book reviews, books, Fantasy, reading, short stories, writing

The Ransom for Ruth Reed KT McGivens

June 13, 2023 cheryl

In the manner of Miss Marple, but younger, and more upper class, journalist Katie Porter bends her crime-solving skills to…

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Posted in: Book reviews Filed under: book reviews, mysteries

The Palm Tree Swingers Island Band – Lily Lawson

April 14, 2023 cheryl

Lily Lawson writes relatable poetry for adults and fun, fun, fun poetry for kids. Already a fan of Santa’s Early…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: book reviews, fun poetry for kids, kids poetry

The Fable of Wren Rue Sparks

March 25, 2023 cheryl

The meaning of true friendship and how to not be alone Non-binary Wren is grieving the sudden death of their…

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Posted in: Book reviews Filed under: book reviews, LGBTQ, literary fiction, novellas

The 41st Disaster R.S. Jonesee

March 9, 2023 cheryl

I’ve much enjoyed R S Jonesee’s Postscript Island books, so this was a natural for me to read. A standalone…

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Posted in: Book reviews Filed under: book reviews, romance, women's fiction

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