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Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

Big Little Lies is one of those stories that any serious crime fiction reader glances at, looks at the cover and automatically believes it will be too girly for them.  It looks all sweet and innocent with the book jacket giving off more of a girly-girl vibe than a hard-hitting…

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Kill Me if you Can (James Patterson & Marshall Karp)

Star Rating: **** Pages: 463 First published in 2011 by Century I recently read an article that condemned James Patterson for his joint projects.  The author of the article was unrelenting in his disapproval of the split in workload: two people discuss the storyline and plan out the chapters but…

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The Perfect Mother by Claire Allan blog tour via @tbookjunkie

Book Review: The Perfect Mother by Claire Allan

Are you a fan of psychological thrillers? ‘The Perfect Mother’ is the latest novel by Claire Allan, best-selling author known also for ‘Her Name Was Rose’, ‘The Affair’, and Forget Me Not’. The Synopsis of The Perfect Mother All I wanted was to help women become mothers. When I met…

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The stepping stones of Bolton Abbey

24 Hours at Bolton Abbey, England – A Walking Guide

In 2024, the Caravan and Motorhome Club are running a Read, Tour, and Explore Campaign to encourage people to read more and visit places associated with book settings. We aim to help promote authors, both old and new, while providing suggestions on which locations to explore that, at one time, offered inspiration…

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Very Bad People by Patrick Alley is a non fictional work that highlights certain corruption issues around the world

Review: Very Bad People by Patrick Alley

Sometimes you read a blurb for a book and think, ‘I need to read this,’ Very Bad People is one of those books.  This is not a fictional read, but any one of the stories here could easily be made into a blockbuster movie, and people would be forgiven for…

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How to plan for a New Zealand trip via @tbookjunkie

How to Plan a New Zealand Road Trip

Awe-inspiring landscapes, endless wilderness, and dramatic scenes are the order of the day when it comes to adventuring in New Zealand. The natural landscape has captured the imaginations of countless creatives, from Witi Ihimaera’s writings of his home country to Peter Jackson’s stroke of genius in capturing The Lord of…

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Every Last Fear by Alex Finlay is a gripping debut that crime fans will love. Read the full review via @tbookjunkie

Review: Every Last Fear by Alex Finlay

Matt and his family have already been through more than enough. Seven years ago his brother Danny was found guilty of murdering his teenage girlfriend, Charlotte Rose and ever since the family have been thrust into the limelight, journalists prying into their lives at every opportunity. At the time of…

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The Count of Monte Cristo by Alendandre Dumas is a classic that everyone should be reading.

Review: The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

Said to be inspired by the true-life story of Francois Picaud, who was a 19th century shoemaker from Nimes accused of becoming a spy for the English and imprisoned in Fenestrelle fortress, The Count of Monte Cristo is a classic novel that is still well-loved today. The Story of The…

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11 Books to Read before you visit Cambridge

Cambridge, with its strong literary legacy, is the perfect backdrop for those wanting to set a novel amongst the historical buildings that make up this University City. The well-trodden, cobble streets have, for a long time, been the inspiration for many. While the collegiate buildings themselves are natural settings for…

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