Monthly Archives: September, 2010
Recommended Authors: Wendy Virgo
This is a new feature I will regularly do on my blog. The author I am recommending is: Wendy Virgo Wendy is a gifted writer, a great theologian and a wonderful teacher. She has written many books over the years, most of which I have had the pleasure of reading. And yes, even though her [...]
Share on FacebookIt’s Monday!
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? This is a weekly meme hosted by Sheila at Book Journey Books Read Baptised by Fire by Jack Hywel-Davies It Started With a Dare by Lindsay Faith Rech Dear John by Nicholas Sparks GodStories by Andrew Wilson A Room With a View by E. M. Forster Currently Reading Theology [...]
Share on FacebookThe Oracle Rebounds by Allison van Diepen
This review does contain spoilers!!! Addition: Review e-book Genre: Female, young adult Rating: 4/5 Synopsis: As the “oracle of dating,” Kayla is supposed to have all the answers about love and relationships. She’s supposed to have the perfect relationship. But now that Jared is “taking a step back,” Kayla feels like a total fraud. So [...]
Share on FacebookBook News: Jeffrey Archer novels to be made into films
It was announced in the Daily Telegraph that author and former Tory peer Jeffrey Archer is set to have ten of his novels made into films. These include A Matter of Honour, As the Crow Flies and Honour Among Thieves. Lord Archer said: “I’m enthusiastic to see my novels move toward development as film and [...]
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This week I have made the decision to put aside some of the books I had on the go – or had started ages ago was unlikely to pick up again. They are: Dear Fatty by Dawn French I have chosen to put this down because I am finding it hard to get into. I [...]
Share on FacebookAbout a Boy by Nick Hornby
Addition: Hardback, library book Genre: Fiction Rating: 4/5 Synopsis: Will is thirty-six, comfortable and child-free. And he’s discovered a brilliant new way of meeting women – through single-parent groups. Marcus is twelve and a little bit nerdish: he’s got the kind of mother who made him listen to Joni Mitchell rather than Nirvana. Perhaps they [...]
Share on FacebookIt’s Monday!
This weekly meme is hosted by Sheila at Bookjourney. Well I have started my new job! I work for the church I attend: Church of Christ the King, Brighton. It is six days a week, so I haven’t managed much blogging this week – only one review, and only one book finished. That hasn’t stopped [...]
Share on FacebookFollow Friday and Book Blogger Hop!
Book Blogger Hop is hosted by Jen at Crazy For Books. The question asked this week is: Post a link to a favorite post or book review that you have written in the past three months. One of my favourite posts is: The Iron King by Julie Kagawa I loved the book so much and [...]
Share on FacebookThe Crepe Makers’ Bond by Julie Crabtree
Addition: Review e-book Genre: Young adult Rating: 4/5 Synopsis: Ariel is the head chef in her family kitchen. Cucumber salads, fettuccine carbonara, fish tacos, and peanut butter pie are just a few of the dishes she crafts when she’s feeling frustrated by the world. And it’s turning into a frustrating year. Ariel, Nicki, and Mattie [...]
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