A Death in Custody

A Death in Custody

By T.S. Clayton

Genre:-Crime Fiction

Pages:-432

Publisher:-Matador

Blurb:-Brixton in the late 1990s. Delroy Brown, a young black man being held in police custody, dies in a confrontation in his cell with a police officer. The officer claims to have acted in self-defence but fails to give a satisfactory explanation for being in the dead man's cell. 

 Chief Inspector Elliott conducts an investigation into Delroy's death, but his enquiries are obstructed by a lack of co-operation from police officers, the activities of a corrupt private investigator-and the legal system itself. Alison French, a young journalist, Neeta Patel, Delroy's family's solicitor, and Ben Weekes, a black youth worker, join forces to try and find out the truth about Delroy's death, but find themselves in growing danger, as they are drawn into a murky world of violent criminals and police informants.

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My Review:-This book had me from the beginning. Delroy Brown is a young black man who is arrested and took to Brixton Police Station. Once at the station, DC Matthews and DC Jones question Delroy and after answering a few question, Delroy mentions a name 'Ice' but DC Matthews hears it wrong and asks who 'Eyes', at that  point Delroy shuts up, he's said to much already. Once the interview is finished, Delroy is taken to a cell. Not long after being in his cell the door opens and it's DC McKinnonn, but what does he want with Delroy? The alarm goes off in Delroy's cell and everyone rushes to his cell, but Delroy is lying on the floor dead. Alison French is works for Brixton Chronicle when she gets a message the a gentleman wants to speak to her about the man that has died in the police cell. Mr Bertie O'Connor had information that no one knew about, he was in the cell opposite Delroy's cell and knew something about Delroy's death. What really happened in Delroy's cell? There is so much happening, along with plenty of twists and turns. The author has done a great job with the storyline, even the inquest felt real not just a book.

Plop

Plop

By Lisa Treasure

Illustrared By:-Ken Dawson

Genre:- Children's Fiction

Ages:-3-8 years

Pages:-34

Publisher:-Purple Parrot Publishing

Blurb:-Plop is a little raindrop. He's friendly although a little bit shy. One day he falls out of his rain cloud home and comes across a lonely little girl. Plop then goes on a mission to do everything he can to make the little girl smile. He calls on all of his friends to help and together they make her smile again. A lovely, heartwarming story you will just fall in love with.

Sounds so cute doesn't it!

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My Review:-My granddaughter Emily and I decided to read this as one of our bedtime stories. The cover of the book is big, bold and eye catching, which will appeal to children. Plop in a little shy rain drop that falls from his cloud. When he sees a sad little girl through her bedroom window, he decides he's going to do what he can to make her smile. Plop needs to put his little thinking cap on and think of some ideas of what he's going to do to make her smile. Plop thinks of many ways to help make the little girl happy again, he makes puddles, a rainbow, snow, then he asks all the creatures that loves rain to help him. This is a beautiful story showing how friendship and a smile can help someone a lot.

When Love Comes

When Love Comes-Wyoming Sunrise Series Book 3

By Penny Zeller

Genre:-Christian Historical Romance

Pages:-357

Publisher:-Maplebrook Publishing

Blurb:-Can love be found amidst broken hearts and unexpected loss?

Determined to heal her broken heart, Charlotte Eliason visits her aunts in Prune Creek, Wyoming. What should be a time of peace and calm becomes one of chaos and unwelcome surprises when she discovers her long time foe, Tobias Hallman, is the new blacksmith. To make matters worse, her two meddlesome aunts are constantly inviting him to supper and encouraging friendship between the two sworn enemies.

Tobias Hallman has always wanted to be a blacksmith, so when an opportunity arises to own his own shop in Prune Creek, he seizes it. However, he doesn’t expect to cross paths with his childhood nemesis, the annoying Charlotte Eliason.

When tragedy strikes, close proximity soon forces two reluctant hearts to become allies in a quest to rescue Tobias’s orphaned niece. Can Charlotte and Tobias put aside their preconceived disdain for each other and find love in the midst of challenging circumstances? Does God have a plan for them and for a young girl grieving the untimely loss of her parents?

A woman with a broken heart. A man struggling with the loss of his brother and the subsequent care of his young niece. And two silly aunts who discover it's never too late for true love.

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Kate Thompsom-Blog Tour With A Difference

From The Library With Love

Kate Thompson-Blog Tour with A Difference

By Kate Thompson

Podcasts

Kate Thompson, author of The little Wartime Library and upcoming Wartime Book Club.

Kate has collaborated with Anne Cater to organise a blog tour with a difference.

 Instead of books, to be reviewed it is podcast episodes. Kate dislikes the word podcast. What does it actually mean? It's very sterile. I prefer instead to think of my episodes as 'talking stories'. It just another way of indulging our love of stories and helping to press pause on life!

Wonderful. transformative things happen when you set foot in a library. In 2019 I uncovered the true story of a forgotten Underground library, built along the tracks of Bethnal Green Tube tunnel during the Blitz. As stories go, it was irresistible and the result was, The Little Wartime Library, my seventh novel. Bethnal Green Public Library, where the novel is set, was 100 years old in October 2022, and to celebrate the centenary of this grand old lady, funded by library philanthropist Andre Carnegie, I set myself the challenge of interviewing 100 library workers. Speaking with one library worker for every year this library has been serving its community seemed a good way to mark this auspicious occasion. Because who better to explain the worth of a hundred-year-old library, than librarians themselves! I quickly realised that librarians have the best stories. My research led me to librarians with over fifty years of experience, to the impressive women who manage libraries in prisons and schools, to those remote Scottish islands. From poetry libraries overlooking the wide sweep of the Thames, to the 16th century Shakespeare's Library in Stratford,  via the small but mighty Leadhills Miners' Library. 

This podcast was born out of those eye-opening conversations, because as Denise from Tower Hamlets Library told me: 'If you want to see the world, don't join the Army, become a librarian!',

Ordinary people with extraordinary stories to share. Interviews up already:

📚100=year-old-Bletchley Park Codebreaker Betty Webb on keeping her wartime secrets

📚Bestselling author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo, Christy Lefteri on the importance of writing what you feel

📚New York Times bestselling author Madeline Martin on underground libraries and clandestine book club

📚October-Libraries week

📚'I was born in a concentration camp' A powerful interview with 78-year-old Eva Clarke, 

📚December marks the 85th anniversary of Kindertransport scheme

📚National Letter Writing Day

Plus SO so many more.

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My Review:-I have listened to a few of Kate's podcast (episodes) and found them informative, educational and fun. Kate talks about what she loves, but instead of writing these down for us to read, she tells them to us herself, a long with guests so we can listen to then in the form of a episode (pod cast). I loved 'From the Library With Love' with Liz McGuire who has over 1600 letters. Liz says letters are a way of living through history with letters for the past. Kate and Liz talk about how important letters are and have been. Liz's oldest letter is from1876, it talks about farming, how they price things. She has letters from a family in 1920, along with photos. The family had travelled on the Whitestar  and wrote letters about everything they did. Kate finds letters everywhere, at flee markets and online. Letter writing isn't something people do much now. I still write letters and have letters from when I was 16 when I moved from home, I would write home every week and my parents kept them. I found them when my parents died, they had them in a box in the bottom of the wardrobe, so I've added them to letters that I've received over the years.

The Wit and Wisdom of David Attenborough

The Wit and Wisdom of David Attenborough :A Celebration of Our Favourite Naturalist 

By Chas Newkey-Burden

Genre:-Non Fiction/Humour

Pages:-272

Publisher:-Gaia/Octopus Books

Blurb:-Hundreds of quotes, stories and facts celebrating our greatest living national treasure, David Attenborough. A fascinating and entertaining collection of facts, quotes and stories, celebrating Sir David Attenborough's wicked sense of humour and astute wisdom.

 David Attenborough is a national treasure, known for his soothing voice, calming presence, passion for the natural world, and his humble, easy-going nature. Despite his incredible talent and influence, he tends to play it all down, one time stating that, 'I can't believe I'm still employed'.

 So if he won't celebrate himself, we'll have to do it for him. Filled with facts, tributes and anecdotes, as well as beautiful illustrations, this enormously positive book celebrates Sir David, providing a fascinating insight into his life as well as showcasing his brilliant sense of humour. Running chronologically, this book begins with his early days, to his first job at the BBC, to eventually becoming the most esteemed naturalist on the planet, as he is today.

 Such revelations include: 

-There are 18 plants and animals named after him

-When asked by a reporter how many degrees he had, he said it would be 'rude to count'

-The single thing that would improve his quality of life is 'good workable knees'.

Blending his quips galore with his powerful messages on the environment and future of the planet, this timely book showcases everything we love about Sir David, making it the perfect gift for any fan.

 *He has over thirty!

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My Review:- As soon as I seen this book, I knew I was going to enjoy it and it didn't disappoint me. Sir David Attenborough is a national treasure and still works hard on what he loves. This book covers the life and love of nature of Sir David Attenborough. We have some fun stories from his childhood to his life now. It also including his career with the BBC and adventures around the world. Sir David is a climate change campaigner, advocates for population control. This book is full from cover to cover with facts, anecdotes, tributers and beautiful illustrations. You'll see Sir David's sense of humour which I love. This would make a great gift for everyone, especially this time of the year.

The Semi-Detached Women

The Semi-Detached Women

By Alex Quaid

Genre:-LGBT+/Suspence/Romance/Historical

Pages:-386

Publisher:-Bloodhound Books

Blurb:-For a young woman in 1960s England, falling in love can be a crime-and could cost her everything...

 In 1963 Manchester, England, a pregnancy is enough to get eighteen-year-old Janine thrown out by her mother- regardless of whether the baby's father is Janine's much older married boss, who's taken advantage of her. Having spent her lonely childhood immersed in romantic books, Janine gets practical and rents out one-half of a stone cottage to wait for childbirth. She isn't alone long though, Laura, a newly divorced with an eight-year-old-boy and a difficult past of her own, moves into the other half of the house. The two women become friends, and their relationship grows. But after Janine's daughter is born, a social worker starts hovering, strongly suggesting that Janine allow the Catholic unwed mother's home to put her child up for adoption. To hold on to happiness she's found, Janine will have to stay strong against malicious forces-and accept help from some unexpected friends-in this richly emotional novel about finding out who you can truly depend on and who you really are.

First place winner, I AM Writing Romance Competition

"So beautifully written, sensitive, though-provoking and quietly affecting, The Semi-Detached Women is an outstanding and unforgettable novel."-The Book Magnet

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My Review:-A story of love and friendship in early 1960s Britain. Janie is a young woman who's married boss got her pregnant, after taken advantage of her. When Janie's mother, who's an alcoholic found out about her being pregnant she through her out. The only thing Janie could do was rent an isolated cottage with the savings she had. When Laura's marriage ends, she moves in to the adjoining cottage to Janie with her son, Luke. A friendship between Janie and Laura soon develops. Not long after the friendship becomes more, which is something new for them both. Not long after Janie has her baby daughter, that a social worker calls and wants Janie to sign her daughter over to the Catholic charity, Cedars Moral Welfare. This is a beautiful and heart warming story.

Joy of Christmas

Joy of Christmas

By Cathy Nortey

Genre:-Children's Fiction

Pages:-38

Publisher:-Cathy Nortey

Blurb:-Join us in Nature's Valley for a Christmas like no other! Step back in time and be transported to the wonderful story of baby Jesus's birth.

 Prepare t unwrap the true spirit of the holiday season, overflowing with love, hope, friendship, and of course, the joy of Christmas

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My Review:-I decided to ask my granddaughter to review 'Joy of Christmas' and this is what she said for her review... I liked the children and they were excited because it was Christmas. Before they went home the teacher told them a story about Jesus being born in Bethlehem. The beginning was different because I didn't know about the snake and people not being nice to God. I liked the pictures showing the shepherds, all the angels and baby Jesus in a manger. the book was easy to read, with loads of pictures and there was lots of colours and we talked about the book I enjoyed it.

Twin Power: The Best Snow Day Ever

Twin Power: The Best Snow Day Ever

By Ben and Kiyanda Young

Illustrated By:-Imre Popp

Genre:-Children's Fiction

 Age:-3-7 years

Pages:-30-38

Publisher:-Twizzle Bees Entertainment

Blurb:-Sebastian and Simone are not just brother and sister. They are twins! They show little readers some cool things they can accomplish because of their Twin Power. Join them in their adventure, The Best Snow Day Ever as they learn to use their Twin Power to have winter fun with some neighbourhood children. From a snowball battle to making a snowman, working together makes being twins super fun...and convenient. The Best Snow Day Ever is the second in a series of Twin Power Books starring fraternal twins named Simone and Sebastian. The twin learn how to work together and teach little readers about what it means to be a twin and a best friend.

 The stories and adventures that the twins experience will show all children how to use teamwork to accomplish tasks. Through a series of activities included at the back of each book, little readers will practice memorization, counting, and writing while having fun colouring.

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My Review:-This Book is is part of the 'Twin Power' series. Sebastian and Simone aren't just brother and sister. they're twins. Sebastian and Simone remember that they have twin power when they work together. When they start playing with the other children in the neighbourhood Simon makes the snowball for  Sebastian throw. Because they worked together as a team they won the snowball fight. The illustration are bright, colourful and fun, which younger children will love. This is a great book to teach children about sharing and working together.

Santa Steals Christmas

Santa Steals Christmas

By Eve Nairn-Magnante

Illustrated by Nicholas Child

Genre:-Children's Fiction

Age:-4-10 years

Pages:-32

Blurb:-A Witty and surprising Christmas mystery!

 It's Christmas Eve and a mysterious-looking Santa is stealing all the presents that Santa has just delivered! How could this be?! Santa, Rudolph and the other reindeer must beat the ticking clock to unmask the naughty imposter. Will Rudolph and the elves be able to save Christmas before all the girls and boys wake up?

🎅Originally by six-year-old Eve, this is a magical Christmas story written by a child for children everywhere!

🎅A fun-filled mystery that will hook n young readers in the hunt for Santa clues

🎅An action-packed adventure, this is the perfect holiday story time read-aloud

🎅Set in a typeface designed by a dyslexic for people with dyslexia

🎅Delightful, detailed, colourful illustrations capture the humour and magic of Santa's world

🎅Highlights the meaning of presents and true spirit of Christmas-a time for friends and family to gather together

🎅5% of sales donated to Dyslexia Scotland

🎅5% of sales donated to Scottish Autism

About Eve Nairn-Magnante

Eve, at just 13, has shown an incredible knack for storytelling. A believer in inclusivity, her works reflect her ethos, ensuring no child is left behind in the world of literature. Recognised by Young Writers for her contributions, Eve continues to inspire and innovate.

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My Review:-This is a book that has everything you need in a good Christmas story. While Mrs Claus is busy doing her yoga, Santa and the Elves are busy for Santa to go and deliver the presents. Just when Santa has delivered the last of the presents and gets back home, an alarm starts to ring...what can be happening?  I don't want to say much more as there are plenty of surprises for your little ones to find out. This book is one of my top five books for Christmas...what makes it on my list, everyone can read it as it's especially design for people with dyslexia, like myself. It was lovely to pick a book up and read so easy without having to concentrate as much. The pictures are beautiful for all children, there is so much that you can talk about in this book which smaller children will love.

Courting Samira

Courting Samira

By Amal Awad

Genre:-Contemporary/Romance/Humour

Pages:-322

Publisher:-HarperVia

Blurb:-Set in Sydney, Australia, Courting Samira is a charming and frothy romantic comedy about a twenty-seven-year-old Palestinian woman who finds herself in an unexpected love triangle-a sparkling ode to meddling best friends, traditional courtship, The Princess Bride, and, of course, the possibility of love.

 Coming from a moderately traditional Muslim family, twenty-seven-year-old Samira Abbel-Aziz has endured her fair share of arranged matches-first dates she calls "doorknock appeals," where she and her possible suitors eat snacks in her living room in the company of both sets of parents. Her general rule: no shoes with tassels, no cheesy leather jackets, no mustaches. A  girl has to have some standards, right? The truth is, Samira is already experiencing enough wedding drama as an assistant at Bridal Bazaar magazine and as a gofer for her soon-to-be-married-cousin and nemesis Zahra. She's not sure she needs to add any of her own.

 When she meets the charismatic Menem at a work retreat, Samira finds herself intrigued. But her best friend Lara insists Menem isn't right for her, and now her childhood friend Hakeem has begun behaving oddly. Adding to the confusion, Samira is seeking a promotion at work, yet isn't sure it's the job of her dreams. Suddenly, her life is full of drama and complications, and she realizes that part of growing up is making difficult choices about what-and whom-she really wants.

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My Review:-An modern day Muslim romance. Palestinian Samira Abd-Alazziz is twenty seven-year-old. Samira has met plenty of suitors, but she always finds they're not for her. Samira has done everything right, abiding by cultural dating rules. When Samira meets Menem, things start to look up for her, she might of found the right one, but there's one problem Menem will soon be Zahra, her cousin's brother-in-law. Then her childhood best friend Hakeem starts to act different towards her, but Samira can't see it, until it's pointed out to her.  What will she do? This is a well wrote and easy to read novel. I loved the characters, especially Samira.

Ralphy's Rules For Feelings

Ralphy's Rules for Feelings

By Talar Herculian

Illustrated by:-Meri Andreasyan

Genre:-Children

Ages:-3-10 years

Pages:-36

Publisher:-Purple Butterfly Press

Blurb:-We have big feelings!

 Sometimes we don't know what to do with them or how to change our thoughts that cause these feelings. The first day of school can be scary, but Furrapist Jackson Johnson and cute pup Ralphy of Ralphy for the Good Life, are committed to helping a busload of kids understand and manage their big feelings. During the ride to school, Furrapist Jackson Johnson teaches the children that they can choose their emotions and decide how to respond to them. Ralphy and Jackson make the complicated subject of emotional intelligence accessible for kids to understand and more importantly, implement in their everyday lives

 So hop om the bus with us and lets learn about how taking charge of our feelings can change our day!

"All feelings are valid but we can choose our feelings based on our thoughts. Change your thoughts and you can change you feelings. Like with all things, it will take practice but start them young and they will be Jedi masters in no time". Talar Herculian Coursey.

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My Review:-My granddaughter Emily decided she would read this book to me for our bedtime story. We got to meet Ralphy the pup, along with Jackson Johnson the Furrapist. Ralphy was driving the school bus and Jackson went along to help with the children and their emotions that they were feeling that morning. After talking about it and thinking about things that makes them happy, the children could then decide to either take their emotion with them into school or leave them on the seat of the bus. The book shows how the children were feeling using faces. This is a great book for children that don't fully understand they emotions and with help you can decide how to feel better. Emily found the book easy to read and enjoyed the illustrations that went with it.

Nursery Rhymes for Kinder Times

Nursery Rhymes for Kinder Times Vol 1

By Pam Gittleman

Genre:-Children's Picture Book

Age:-2-5 years

Pages:-46

Publisher:-Mascot Kids, an imprint of Amplify Publishing Group

Content Rating:-G. Suitable for everyone

Blurb:-What happens when Three KIND Mice put their heads (and bodies) together to get some cheese on top of the counter? Will Humpty Dumpty be left in pieces when his friends notice that he's fallen off the wall? And who will get bags of wool-and toys and books-from Baa Baa BRIGHT Sheep? Read all about the beloved characters from traditional nursery rhymes in this endearing collection of eight updated rhymes that nurture kindness, empathy and gratitude!

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My Review:-My grandchildren and I did this book together. This is a lovely book that shows kindness, gratitude, and empathy. After each nursery rhyme there is six faces each on showing an emotion, with a few questions that there can point to what face they think is right or even how they feel. We all loved singing the nursery rhymes together. The art work is bright, colourful, even the three mice Brie, Cheddar and Goudal are so cute.

Maya's Tiny Warriors

Maya's Tiny Warriors

By Manasi Vegesna

Illustrated By:-Sharifa Patrick

Genre:-Children's Picture Book

Age:-4-8 years

Pages:-32

Publisher:-Manasi Vegesna

Content Rating:-G. Suitable for everyone

Blurb:-On the first day of school, Maya wakes up with a terrible flu. As she sneezes, coughs, and burns up with a fever, she can't quite understand why she is sick. And why isn't she getting better? Thankfully for her, there are tiny warriors in her body that are battling for her well-being. Follow these warriors as they fight to keep Maya safe in this epic showdown between the immune system and the flu.

 For ages 4-8, this book is perfect for young kids learning how their body works. By accompanying Maya's warriors on their journey, readers will better understand their immune systems and illnesses.

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My Review:-Maya should be getting ready for her first day at school, but when she woke up in the morning she wasn't feeling well. Maya's tiny warriors inside her have started to fight to make her feel better. Her mother puts her back to bed to rest and sleep. This book explains in a plain, simple, friendly and fun way how Maya's immune system works to fight any gems that can make you feel unwell. This book is fun, educational, and great for children of all ages.

Twin Power

Twin Power

By Ben and Kiyanda Young

Genre:-Children's Fiction

Ages:-3-7 years

Publisher:-Twizzler Bees Entertainment

Content Rating:-G this book is for everyone

Blurb:-Sebastian and Simone are not just brother and sister. They are twins! They show little readers some cool things they can accomplish because of their Twin Power. Join them in their adventures to see how Twin Power and working together make being twins super fun...and convenient.

 The stories and adventures that the twins experience will show all children how to use teamwork to accomplish tasks. Through a series of activities included at the back of each book, little readers will practice memorization, counting, and matching while having fun colouring.

 Twin Power Books are products of Twizzler Bees Entertainment LLC. Sign up for our newsletter and find more fun and educational activities at www.twinpowerbooks.com and feel free to reach out with questions or comments at info@twinpowerbooks.com

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My Review:- I read this book with my grandchildren, and we all enjoyed it. Sebastian and Simone are not just brother and sister, they are twins. In this book Sebastian and Simone show how being twins mean twice the fun and always having someone to help. The shows how working together and sharing can be fun and it is also helpful. The illustrations are colourful with plenty to talk about. Each book has activity at the back for children to do, colouring, counting, matching and memorization. We will be reading more about Sebastian and Simone

And The Trees Talked Back

And The Trees Talked Back

By Frederick J. Burns

Genre:-Children's Fiction

Age:-3-7 years

Pages:-48

Publisher:-Frederick J. Burns

Content Rating:-G-Suitable for everyone

Blurb:-Meet Amanda, an extraordinary child with a unique gift-she can talk to trees.

Living in a quaint village with a mystical forest, Amanda's life takes an enchanting turn when she seeks out her inquisitive cat, Daisy. As the sun sets and the moonlight casts its glow, the duo embark on a thrilling night-time adventure.

 As Amanda encounters ancient trees, she uncovers a world she never knew existed, where wisdom and acceptance coexist with fear and hatred. Amidst the rustling leaves and haunting shadows, she confronts the duality of nature, discovering the true meaning of good and evil. Her bonds with nature deepen and she learns to navigate the world where choices shape destinies.

And The Trees Talked Back is a heartwarming tale of wonder, friendship, and self-discover that will captivate readers of all ages.

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My Review:-Amanda moves to a new house in Longmeadow, New England. Amanda isn't like other children, she has a talent, she sees faces everywhere she goes...sidewalk cracks, brook stones, even trees. Daisy is Amanda's little kitten, that always sleeps with her, until one night Amanda wakes up with no Daisy next to her. Going outside to look for Daisy, Amanda makes new friends...Amika, Tetti, Connie, Melvin trees that can talk to her and she can talk back. There is only one problem Cronus, Cronus doesn't think the trees should talk to humans and tells the other trees it's wrong to talk to humans. This is a story that shows good and bad. This is a beautiful book with detailed drawings.

Jaspers Brood

Jaspers Brood

By J K Nottingham

Genre:-Crime Fiction

Pages:-363

Publisher:-Black Spring Crime

Blurb:-It Takes a Killer...

Foster is not Jasper's father. He's the assassin who killed his family. Jasper was eight years old when he was kidnapped and raised by a killer. Not only raised...trained.

To Raise a Killer...

Jasper has now been a trained assassin for decades. Not only does he kill for a living, he has continued in Foster's footsteps-raising a 'family' of his own. Lost souls of the departed. Children who should be dead. Saved by Jasper.

To Raise a Killer...

Now, Jasper must contend with the imminent return of his most accomplished protege, Gulliver. He decides to tell him everything his life, how he came to be the man he is now, and what has happened to the family since he left. Only, there is someone else out there determined to stop Jasper and find the lost and missing. And they'll stop at nothing to bring an end to what Jasper has built.

Cormac McCarthy meets North-East England in this unforgettable novel, with a fresh and exciting voice from a debut author.

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My Review:-This is Book Two in 'The Black Spring Crime series'. Jasper is now a trained assassin, he was trained by Foster, the man that killed his family. Foster kidnapped him and raised him. Jasper has followed  in the footsteps of Foster, not just a killer but also raising children of those he has killed. Jasper is telling his story in letters to Gulliver each one has a different date and name explaining how he came to be with Foster. This book had me hooked from page one, building a story in great detail, making it more interesting as you turn each page. It was a easy read that I didn't want to put down. Can't wait until Book Two is out. 

Let Them Float

 

Let Them Float

By Katy Wimhurst

Genre:-Short Stories/Magical Realism/Some Surrealism

Pages:-112

Publisher:-Alien Buddha Press

Blurb:-In these short stories, Katy Wimhurst creates off-killer worlds that illuminate our own. Apocalyptic rabbits invade a town. People overwhelmed by their lives float above an urban park. A woman turns transparent after a virus. The Messiah helps a grieving widow to garden. A retired man is desperate to see mermaids.

 The playful lens of magical realism and surrealism is used to explore physical and mental illness and our fragile environment. Most stories are set at a tipping point, just as change happens to a character or events escalate. Though-provoking fiction with a good dose of wry humour and whimsy.

Endorsements

"Kathy Wimhurst's stories are enchanting. They appear beguilingly simple yet contain layers of meaning and mystery. The author's inventive interpretations of familiar situations give any reader fresh insights into their own experiences. Even with dark subjects, there are always sparks of hope and humour.'-Dorothy Schwartz, author of Behind a Glass Wall.

 'Kathy Wimhurst combines charming whimsy with weighty environmental and psychological issues and, in the balance, she delights and surprises the reader. Rich imagination and fresh, clean writing.'-Petra McQueen, founder of The Writers' Company.

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My Review:-This book is a collection of short stories. These stories are a mixture of magical and ones that we can relate to. I found 'Duskers' was so close to what a lot of people go through everyday, with chronic illness and trying to find someone that can understand just what it is like. I have chronic illness and like Helena in the book was gaslighted by the doctors. I also enjoyed 'Disillusioned by Mermaids', It was nice for a book to have stories about chronic illness as it's something that isn't spoken about as much as it should be, thank you for that.

There is a book that you can pick up and down. There is something for everyone.

Out of Oblivion

RELEASE DAY 

Out of Oblivion

By Cathy Nortey

Genre:-Inspirational Spirituality/Non-Fiction

Blurb:-Are you struggling to feel a deep connection with God amidst the busyness of your life? Even though you know God is always present and all-knowing, do you find it difficult to feel His presence when you need it the most? If you have ever experienced these feelings, "Out of Oblivion" is the book for you.

In this book, author Cathy shares her personal journey of feeling lost and disconnected from God. She discusses the obstacles she faced and the lessons she learned about the importance of recognising and addressing the barriers that can prevent us from having an intimate relationship with God.

Out of Oblivion is an easy-to-read and practical book that offers a transformative path towards discovering the power of intimacy with God and the freedom and authority that comes through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The book includes various Bible translations, reflection questions, and practical exercises to help you connect with God and experience His presence intimately. 

No matter where you are in life, you can experience a fulfilling and enriching journey with God. How? God is aware of every aspect of your life and invites you to step Out of Oblivion and embrace a profound Awareness of the Abiding Presence of God in Your Everyday!  

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When Love Comes

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When Love Comes

By Penny Zeller

Genre:-Christian Historical Romance

Publisher:-Maplebrook Publishing

Blurb:-Can love be found amidst broken hearts and unexpected loss?

Determined to heal her broken heart, Charlotte Eliason visits her aunts in Prune Creek, Wyoming. What should be a time of peace and calm becomes one of chaos and unwelcome surprises when she discovers her long time foe, Tobias Hallman, is the new blacksmith. To make matters worse, her two meddlesome aunts are constantly inviting him to supper and encouraging friendship between the two sworn enemies.

Tobias Hallman has always wanted to be a blacksmith, so when an opportunity arises to own his own shop in Prune Creek, he seizes it. However, he doesn’t expect to cross paths with his childhood nemesis, the annoying Charlotte Eliason.

When tragedy strikes, close proximity soon forces two reluctant hearts to become allies in a quest to rescue Tobias’s orphaned niece. Can Charlotte and Tobias put aside their preconceived disdain for each other and find love in the midst of challenging circumstances? Does God have a plan for them and for a young girl grieving the untimely loss of her parents?

A woman with a broken heart. A man struggling with the loss of his brother and the subsequent care of his young niece. And two silly aunts who discover it's never too late for true love.

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Bliss Road

Bliss Road

By Martha Engber

Genre:-Non-fiction/Memoir

Publisher:- Vine Leaves Press

Blurb:- BLISS ROAD is the story of a neurotypical daughter of an undiagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder parent. Sometimes funny, often devastating, Martha Engber's honest and moving memoir illuminates the parent-child challenge presented by a neurological condition that affects over 75 million people worldwide.

 A hybrid of poetry and essays, Ms. Engber uses personal anecdotes, coupled with historical research and current statistics, to explain the emergence of autism over the last hundred years. She includes the birth of Asperger's, or high-functioning autism, as a formal diagnosis in 1994, the year her young nephew's condition was determined.

 After describing the psychological, emotional and social challenges she faced as a child, then as an adult and parent, she explains the method by which she changed her thinking and behaviour to both celebrate her parents and heal. She ends by encouraging others to chase down the source of their family angst to reach a more blissful future.

 A fascinating and encouraging journey of discovering the seemingly undiscoverable, Bliss Road combines the intimacy and warmth of Tuesday With Morrie and the empowerment demonstrated by Shonda Rhimes in Year of Yes!

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Vermilion Sunrise

Vermilion Sunrise

By Lydia P. Brownlow

Blurb:-Same galaxy, different view.

Seventeen-year-old Leigh awakens from cryosleep to discover she's part of the first human colony in another solar system. The cryosleep is flawed. It kills adults and causes partial amnesia. As a result, the nations of Earth have launched into space an unlikely group—teenagers with no memory of volunteering for the mission.

Ten light-years from home, they land on a planet largely covered by water. The good news: some water is drinkable. The bad news: none of their technology works. As the colonists struggle to survive, strange debris washes ashore, and a surprising discovery challenges everything they thought they knew. With a makeshift raft and meager supplies, Leigh and a small band of explorers venture across the open ocean in search of answers.

But the truth may be more than they bargained for, especially for Leigh, who’s been lying to everyone since she arrived . . .

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vermilion-Sunrise-Lydia-P-Brownlow/dp/1960146335

Tot Fun Puzzles and Mazes

Tot Fun Puzzles and Mazes

Genre:-Children's activity Book 

Ages:-6-12+

Pages:-204

Blurb:- Calling All Young Explorers!

Discover over 200 pages filled with diverse challenges for ages 6-12+. Dive into logic puzzles, uncover hidden pictures, navigate intricate mazes, and test your wits with word and number games. Some puzzles? Easy peasy lemon squeezy. Others? As sneaky and tricky as ninja cats in the dark. And for an added touch of fun: every puzzle you solve earns you cupcake points. Keep track and colour in your chart with each point you collect. With beautiful illustrations and vibrant colours on every page, this book is both educational and entertaining. Unlock adventures and learning with Tot Fun!

For Ages:-6-12+

Paperback:-204 Pages

Dimensions:-8.5 x 11 inches

Enchanting Illustrations:-Beautiful, whimsical artwork on every page

Vibrant Colours:-Delightful shades to spark creativity and fun

Educational & Entertaining:-Enhances problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Diverse Challenges:-Varied puzzles, including logic, picture, word, number puzzles, and mazes, to enhance multiple skill sets

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My Review:-All the family loved this book. There is something for all ages, even adults. There is so much in this great book that it will keep the children entertained and happy for days. We have everything from Dot-to-Dot, Spot the Difference, word searches to mazes. It's a book that will help with spelling, numbers, colouring and drawing. Just in case you need the answers to check if you've done it right, the answers are at the back of the book. I would recommend buying the book in paperback form/ I was gifted an ebook copy and did find it hard to keep track of my cupcakes, even when using pen and paper.

Bright Star

Bright Star: Inspirational Poetry For Christmas and Other Beginnings

By Orna Ross

Genre:-Poetry

Pages:-98

Blurb:-An illustrated book of poems about births and beginnings.

"A lovely, emotional collection, something to treasure." THE BOOKWORMERY

 Bright Star is the first book in the Twelve Poems to inspire series, a range of gift books for festivals like Valentine's and Mother's Day, and life occasions, like bereavement or new beginnings. Bright Star celebrates Christmas, other births, and beginnings of all kinds. These twelve poems celebrate hope and the returning of light, and encourage us to rejoice in the human capacity to begin again and start over. In accessible. sometimes conversational, language the poet brings messages from the depth dimension, reassuring us that all is unfolding as it should.

 Divided into four sections: Rebirth, Renew, Reconnect, and Rejoice, each poem is chosen and arranged by Orna Ross, and beautifully illustrated with a relevant picture from a contemporary photographer or artist. It is a collection that explores what it truly means to live an inspired life, attuned to all its aspects. These are the kind of poems you reread often. You can rest on them and build a foundation on them. Experience the wonder of rebirth and starting over, through the powerful pleasure of inspirational poetry.

 A beautiful gift for Christmas, or for anyone beginning anew.

More inspirational poems at:- OrnaRoss.com/poetry

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My Review:-We have 12 beautiful poems about Births and Beginnings. A poem for the 12 days of Christmas. The book is set out in four sections- Rebirth, Reconnect, Renew and Rejoice. Each poem has an illustrations and a blank page, (which I found myself writing how the poem made me feel). I read these poems in one sitting, but  Soaring was one of the poems I've went back to a few more times. This would make a lovely gift, especially those that love poetry. 

Last To Love

Last To Love

By Lucy Martin

Genre:-Crime Thriller

Pages:-322

Blurb:- A young mother is fighting for her life after falling from her third-floor balcony, and police question the last people to see her alive. her three best friends who, an hour earlier were celebrating her birthday at her flat. But as the investigation develops, so does the network of suspects.

 With the victim's husband front and centre of the case, the focus widens to his contacts and associates, revealing a chilling connection not only with the crime in question, but with those in charge of preventing it. Forced to work alongside her arch-nemesis from the past, DCI Matt Preedy, DS Ronnie Delmar finds herself trying to untie the complex knots of the case, while simultaneously looking over her shoulder at her own colleagues and questioning the motives of those she thought she trusted. Police procedural meets psychological thriller-this is the third in the DS Ronnie Delmar series and is set against the backdrop of contemporary policing, in particular the post-Everard scandal of misogyny and misbehaviour in the force.

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My Review:-This is the first book I've read from the author, Lucy Martin, but will be looking for more from her. This is Book Three in DS Ronnie (Veronica) Delmar  detective series. I didn't feel like I have missed anything with not reading the other two books. Ronnie is a single mother with two children and has a few insecurities, including where she works. A woman falls from her third floor balcony and its up to Ronnie to find out who and why. Ronnie is good at her job, even when she has to work with people she doesn't like or gets on with. Ronnie is a strong woman and doesn't care what people think of her. I love how Lucy makes you think it could be any of the main characters, but you will have to read the book to find out just who done it. I love Lucy's storyline, she has you guessing and just when you think you know who did it, you find out you're wrong. Anyone that loves crime fiction will love this book.

The Dolphin Dentist: No Sharks Allowed

The Dolphin Dentist: No Sharks Allowed

By Cheryl DaVeiga

Genre:-Children's Picture Book

Age:-3-7 years

Publisher:-Waterhole Productions LLC

Content Rating:-G-This children's book is for everyone

Blurb:-A "Fin-tastic" adventure Like No Other

 Fearless Flossy, a mighty great white shark, has a secret-she's terrified of going to the dentist. Dr Dribble, the big-hearted dolphin dentist has a jaw-dropping fear of his own, and a strict "No Sharks Allowed" policy. When Fearless Flossy makes an unannounced visit to Dr Dribble's office, it's the start of an underwater adventure like no other! This 'fin-tastic' story is must-read for kids and parents alike. Young readers will be immersed in a tale of courage, compassion, and conquering fear, while giggling and cheering for these unlikely friends along the way.

 Dive in with a big Biff Bam Booza smile.

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My Review:- When I seen the cover of this book I knew it would be a great one for my granddaughter Emily. Flossy Fin is Queen of the Seas. Flossy didn't brush her teeth or take care of them. Mama Fin told Flossy she was going to see Dr Dribble the Dentist, Flossy thought it was really scary. Dr Dribble didn't do sharks teeth, so he told Mama Fin and Flossy a Great White Lie, which made Flossy swim away and hide. Dr Dribble felt bad for telling them a great white lie and decided to go and visit them at home.  Dr Dribble was really gentle and made sure that it didn't hurt. When Dr Dribble had finished Flossy was happy again and so was Dr Dribble. This is a great book for children of all ages (even I enjoyed it). The illustrations are bright and colourful with plenty to talk about and even to make your own story up. This would be a lovely book for children that don't like going to the dentist, it shows that it doesn't have to be scary. Emily Loved Ms Oops the Octopus.

Santa Steals Christmas Q10 & A

Santa Steals Christmas Q & A

Q10:What does Christmas mean to you?

A: That's an easy one, family, especially the grandchildren. We also remember the extra special ones that are not with us anymore

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Santa Steals Christmas Q9 & A

Santa Steals Christmas Q & A

Q9:Which character in Santa Steals Christmas! Is most like you and why?

A:It has to be the elf, I'm always trying to help people if I can

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Santa Steals Christmas Q8 & A

Santa Steals Christmas Q & A

Q8:Santa steals Christmas! Has a lot of surprising moments. What twist would you add to the story?

A:I don't think I could anything else, it has everything you need

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Santa Steals Christmas Q7 & A

Santa Steals Christmas Q & A

Q7:If you don't have a chimney, how does Santa get into your house?

A:We have a magic key, that we hang outside the front door.  We first put reindeer dust down so the reindeers to see it from the sky and then they hang the key

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Santa Steals Christmas Q6 & A

 

Santa Steals Christmas Q & A

Q6:The reindeer have some pun-ny cushions, give us your best Christmas pun!

A: I say this to the grandchildren...I love you from head to mistletoe

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Santa Steals Christmas Q5 & A

Santa Steals Christmas Q & A

Q5:In the story, Santa uses an 'imposteradar' to help him find the naughty Santa. If you were to invert a device to help Santa, what would it be?

A:I think something to help him getting up and down the chimney, after all it must get tiring for him

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Santa Steals Christmas Q4 & A

Santa Steals Christmas Q & A

Q4:Mrs Claus is pictured enjoying a spot of Yoga. What do you do to relax?

A: I don't feel as stress as I did when my children were young, so I know try and do as much as can to help with the grandchildren. I love to crochet, craft with the grandchildren and read, I find that helps

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