Got my book in when I was supposed to in good condition. Christine Feehan never disappoints.π
Bought the Alex Rider series for one of my sons as he loves a good adventure book. This particular series is well presented and looks nice sitting in his bookshelf.
The story itself is a great series for children in the upper end of primary school or high school. It is captivating and has a good range of vocabulary to expand children's word bank. Would recommend this to any child that shows an interest in the spy world or loves a good adventure.
Who doesnβt love a good romance story with a touch of witty banter and a storyline that keeps you reading long into the night! βThe Wolf Kingβ covers all the bases with a bit of villainy and a plot twist or two to keep you guessing until the end. Palphreyman has created a fantasy world where werewolves and humans fight for territory and dominance, and our main character, Aurora, finds herself right in the middle of it all. Add in a bit of slow burn romance, a few steamy scenes and a cast of hot werewolves and you have a storyline that keeps you wanting to know what happens next.
This is the classic holiday read - enough plot and romance to keep you interested, and an easy to follow story that you can pick up and read while relaxing in a deckchair⦠aimed at adults or the upper end of young adult fiction, does have sexual situations and a smattering of swearyness!
Who doesnβt love a good romance story with a touch of witty banter and a storyline that keeps you reading long into the night! βThe Wolf Kingβ covers all the bases with a bit of villainy and a plot twist or two to keep you guessing until the end. Palphreyman has created a fantasy world where werewolves and humans fight for territory and dominance, and our main character, Aurora, finds herself right in the middle of it all. Add in a bit of slow burn romance, a few steamy scenes and a cast of hot werewolves and you have a storyline that keeps you wanting to know what happens next.
This is the classic holiday read - enough plot and romance to keep you interested, and an easy to follow story that you can pick up and read while relaxing in a deckchair⦠aimed at adults or the upper end of young adult fiction, does have sexual situations and a smattering of swearyness!
The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances is set in a dystopian future that in reality, may not be far too far away.
The plot of this book was unique - but also not far from the truth. Imagine if all of your appliances starting talking to you and controlling your everyday life such as ordering your groceries or driving you to work!
This book dealt with grief in such a heartwarming, refreshing way. It showed the realities of continuing on with life while also going through other personal battles.
I loved all the characters in this one and seeing the appliances come together to protect Harold touched my heart!!
I bought this because I loved the TV show based on Adam's other book. I was not let down - I giggled from chapter 1 to the end. It's a fun story with great characters.
Loved this book - I laughed, I cried, and I loved both main characters as well as all the others.
I did not finish this. 300 pages in and the story was just so boring, going into the minutest detail about Syverts life. I really didnβt care to know what he cooked for food every single time. I really wanted to continue the journey but this was just boring
Fantastic book full of interesting, insightful and inspiring ideas and techniques
so so happy with these books! iβve been so excited to get my hands on them and book hero was selling at such a good price!! super speedy shipping and came all packed securely so no damage was made during shipping βΊοΈ will definitely be buying off bookhero more :)
The Dutch House takes place over five decades and follows Danny, our protagonist, and his sister. Its a beautifully written and emotionally captivating story about the way we carry our past scars with us through life. Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys authors like Barbara Kingsolver, or Elizabeth Strout.
From the local WΔhine disaster, to the far off importance of the storms off the West coast of Africa, to the Wizard of Oz, and the science of planes - The Breath of the Gods is a close look at the weather and the wind. bWith both an eye on historical events as well as future considerations this is comprehensive and incredibly interesting. Structured according to the scale of wind strength, we move from gentle winds to the most destructive ones as the book builds in strength just like a storm. The combination of history, science and literature used to explore the complexities of this unseen but extremely powerful phenomenon was extremely engaging to read.
As someone who had no interest in the wind I really enjoyed this, so if you do know any weather fanatics then this would be an absolute win, plus I guarantee you will have a bunch of new interesting anecdotes to share (like the fact that without a gentle wind blowing the evidence of the Cernobyl disaster towards Sweden, it may not have been known outside of the USSR!). This is my first book by Simon Winchester but I would jump straight into any of his deep dives now.
Georgette Heyer is the Queen of the Regency Romance.
Frederick is another delightful creation of hers. The story contains the usual confusion and humor, and ends on a happy note.
Its a lovely read for when you wish to escape from rush and hurry, and relax in Regency times.
I have purchased several of these Hairy Maclary toy and book sets for some young friends. They have all loved them. The toy has become a favored companion. The story is lovely too and the children like to join in with the rhyming verse.
Its a great gift. You can't go wrong with it.
Not bad, but definitely not as good as everyone says it is. It was ok.
And, joy of joys, his latest is a Christmas Cookbook !
Some of his recipes are unrelatable to a New Zealand Christmas ..sure.
But I can pretty much guarantee there will be a recipe you're going to enjoy whether its just for you, or family and friends....
There's his Roast Turkey with ALL the Trimmings ! Magnifique ! and his Mini Brioche Toasts [ with feta, figs n walnuts ] and being us - a wine ! The Gravlax has the family name on it...as does the Black Forest Trifle and the Panettone Spiced Apple Charlotte for the family sweet tooth's ! Me? I LOVE the Yule Log...! I am also planning to tackle the Linguine with Artichokes n Olives !
Do I love and recommend his book ???
OH YES ...
This final book made me feel so many strong emotions, by this point in the trilogy itβs as if Iβve known these characters my whole life. I couldnβt be happier with how the series ended.
I was really impressed with how quickly this came, unfortunautely because the packaging didnt cover the whole book and there were small gaps that the book was exposed, a snail actually got in and nibbled at some of the book.
βShattered Landsβ is a truly remarkable and in-depth look into the history of Modern Asia. The book delves into the background of the massive Indian Empire and how it was separated into the twelve modern nations of today.
Sam Dalrymple's research for the book includes excerpts from personal diaries and translations from interviews; it feels like a real and honest portrayal of the experiences during these periods. The writing style isnβt overly formal, he has added amusing quips and stories which add interest, and the text is supported by detailed footnotes.
This book isnβt a quick overview of the history behind the partitions, but rather a very well researched, unabashedly honest and intriguing look at the politics from the 1920's right through to modern day.
I enjoyed reading this book, found lots of new facts and was shocked to learn about the widespread violence and mass migrations during the partitions. The personal accounts from everyday people added a very real voice, and I also enjoyed reading about the stories behind some of the main figures.
βShattered Landsβ is a great book if you are interested in the history of Modern Asia or interested in any of the current issues taking place in the area. Sam Dalrymple has written this piece of history in a way that makes it understandable and enjoyable to read.
