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Category: Book Reviews

Review of ‘Lead Sister: The Story of Karen Carpenter’ by Lucy O’Brien

01/06/2023 nsford 2 Comments

Karen Carpenter (1950 – 83) was one of the most brilliant singers. Before the singing, she was a skilful and…

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Posted in: Book Reviews Filed under: biographies, books, Karen Carpenter, Lucy O'Brien, music, non-fiction

Review of ‘Badgeland’ by Steve Rayson

28/05/2023 nsford Leave a comment

I enjoyed reading this memoir of a young socialist in 70s and 80s Britain. It will not be everyone’s cup…

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Posted in: Book Reviews Filed under: books, memoir, non-fiction, politics, Steve Rayson

Review of ‘Taking Liberties: A Short Story Anthology’ by Breakthrough Book Collective

26/05/2023 nsford Leave a comment

An excellent collection of short stories about freedom from twelve authors. I was very impressed by how differently each author…

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Posted in: Book Reviews Filed under: books, fiction, reviews, short stories

Review of ‘Real Ghost Stories: True Tales of the Supernatural from the UK’ by Tina Vantyler

24/05/2023 nsford Leave a comment

Do NOT read this book at bedtime. It’s truly terrifying. I enjoyed it but I was genuinely scared, because these…

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Posted in: Book Reviews Filed under: books, paranormal, reviews, Tina Vantyler

Review of ‘A Popular Schoolgirl’ by Angela Brazil

19/05/2023 nsford 2 Comments

I say, old sport. What a ripping story! Three cheers for Angela Brazil and her jolly schoolgirl tales! I have…

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Posted in: Book Reviews Filed under: Angela Brazil, books, children's fiction, reviews, YA fiction

Review of ‘We Can Be Heroes: A Survivor’s Story’ by Paul Burston

17/05/2023 nsford Leave a comment

A brilliant, very moving memoir from journalist, novelist, producer and activist Paul Burston. He is the founder of the LGTBQ+…

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Posted in: Book Reviews Filed under: books, memoir, non-fiction, Paul Burston, reviews

Review of ‘Kingsrise’ by Anne Mattias

15/05/2023 nsford Leave a comment

What’s 70% police procedural, 20% Arthurian fantasy and 10% supernatural horror? The answer is Kingsrise, an unusual and sophisticated novel…

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Posted in: Book Reviews Filed under: Anne Mattias, books, crime fiction, fantasy, reviews

Review of ‘The River’ by Rumer Godden

13/05/2023 nsford Leave a comment

An autobiographical coming-of-age story set in 1940s colonial India. It had a dreamy, unsettling feel. Generally I liked it but…

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Posted in: Book Reviews Filed under: books, classics, fiction, reviews, Rumer Godden

Review of ‘The Science of Music’ by Andrew May

11/05/2023 nsford Leave a comment

I love music, especially electronic music, and I’m interested in science, so this book seemed like an ideal read. I…

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Posted in: Book Reviews Filed under: Andrew Kay, books, music, non-fiction, reviews, science

Review of ‘If Tomorrow Doesn’t Come’ by Jen St Jude

05/05/2023 nsford Leave a comment

‘Sometimes, love is an apocalypse.’ This novel has an unusual concept which elevates it and should appeal to readers who,…

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Posted in: Book Reviews Filed under: books, Jen St Jude, reviews, romance, YA fiction

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