Book Releases: 29th January 2015

Another day of lovely book releases! Here’s some of my favourite picks:

As Good As It Gets? by Fiona Gibson

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My Review

I loved this charming novel of family life by Fiona Gibson.

 

 

 

 

Lost & Found, by Brooke Davis

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A thrilling and original story of unlikely companionship.

 

 

 

 

The Ghost House, by Helen Phifer (Paperback)

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Out in paperback today, and there’s been a lot of hype about it! Definitely on my TBR.

 

 

 

 

A Season Of Secrets, by Margaret Pemberton

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The story of the intertwined lives of an aristocratic family from Yorkshire, this has definitely captured my interest.

 

 

 

 

Which book releases are you excited about at the moment? Any of these make the cut on your wishlist?

Book Review: If I Stay, by Gayle Forman

If I Stay is a heartachingly beautiful book about the power of love, the true meaning of family, and the choices we all make. 

Just listen, Adam says with a voice that sounds like shrapnel.

I open my eyes wide now.
I sit up as much as I can.
And I listen.

Stay, he says.

Choices. Seventeen-year-old Mia is faced with some tough ones: Stay true to her first love—music—even if it means losing her boyfriend and leaving her family and friends behind?

Then one February morning Mia goes for a drive with her family, and in an instant, everything changes. Suddenly, all the choices are gone, except one. And it’s the only one that matters.

Book Review: As Good As It Gets?, by Fiona Gibson

Midlife crisis? WHAT midlife crisis?!

A warm, funny read for fans of Outnumbered and the novels of Fern Britton, Fiona writes about life as it really is.

Charlotte Bristow is worried about her husband Will. Their fourteen years of marriage have been rather lovely so far, but things have been a bit odd lately.

With their stunning 16-year-old daughter Rosie newly signed to a top modelling agency and Will recently out of a job, Charlotte can’t help but notice that things are changing in their household.

As Will dusts down his old leather trousers and starts partying with their new, fun neighbours, Charlotte begins to wonder what on earth is going on.

So when Fraser, Charlotte’s ex – and father of Rosie – suddenly arrives back on the scene, Charlotte starts to wonder what might have been…

Book Releases: 15th January 2015

Today is a fabulous day for book releases, and I’m most excited about these 6:

Three Amazing Things About You, by Jill Mansell

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My Review

One of the most beautiful books I have ever read – you’d be a fool to miss it!

 

 

The Girl on The Train, by Paula Hawkins

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My Review

A truly gripping book, I think it could be this years must-read thriller.

 

 

 

 

A Place Called Here, by Harriet Evans

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My Review of Part 1

Previously releases in 4 parts, A Place For Us is now out as one book!

 

 

 

Now That I’ve Found You, by Ciara Geraghty

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I haven’t got my hands on a copy of this one yet, but with it’s beautiful cover and description, I will definitely be looking to read it soon.

 

 

 

When I Met You, by Jemma Forte

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Jemma Forte’s new book, When I Met You, is another one that’s been grabbing my attention lately, so I’m looking forward to reading this.

 

 

 

 

The Curvy Girls Club, by Michele Gorman

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I don’t know about you but The Curvy Girls Club has been EVERYWHERE on twitter lately, so I’m desperate to pick up a copy!

 

 

 

 

Which book released are you exciting about at the moment? Any of these make the cut on your wishlist?

Book Review: Three Amazing Things About You, by Jill Mansell

THREE AMAZING THINGS ABOUT YOU begins as Hallie goes on a journey…

Hallie has a secret. She’s in love. He’s perfect for her; he’s even single. But he’s out of bounds. And her friends aren’t going to help her because what they do know is that Hallie hasn’t got long to live.

Flo has a dilemma. She really likes Zander. But his scary sister won’t be even faintly amused if she thinks Zander and Flo are becoming friends – let alone anything more…

Tasha has a problem. Her new boyfriend is the adventurous type. And she’s afraid one of his adventures will go badly wrong.

Book Review: The Girl on the Train, by Paula Hawkins

A debut psychological thriller that will forever change the way you look at other people’s lives.

Rachel takes the same commuter train every morning. Every day she rattles down the track, flashes past a stretch of cozy suburban homes, and stops at the signal that allows her to daily watch the same couple breakfasting on their deck. She’s even started to feel like she knows them. “Jess and Jason,” she calls them. Their life—as she sees it—is perfect. Not unlike the life she recently lost.

And then she sees something shocking. It’s only a minute until the train moves on, but it’s enough. Now everything’s changed. Unable to keep it to herself, Rachel offers what she knows to the police, and becomes inextricably entwined in what happens next, as well as in the lives of everyone involved. Has she done more harm than good?

A compulsively readable, emotionally immersive, Hitchcockian thriller that draws comparisons to Gone Girl, The Silent Wife, or Before I Go to Sleep, this is an electrifying debut embraced by readers across markets and categories.

Book Review: It’s Not Me, It’s You, by Mhairi McFarlane

Delia Moss isn’t quite sure where she went wrong…

When she proposed and discovered her boyfriend was sleeping with someone else – she thought it was her fault.

When she realised life would never be the same again – she thought it was her fault.

And when he wanted her back life nothing had changed – Delia started to wonder if perhaps she was not to blame…

From Newcastle to London and back again, with dodgy jobs, eccentric bosses and annoyingly handsome journalists thrown in, Delia must find out where her old self went – and if she can ever get her back.

Book Review: Difficult Husbands, by Mary de Laszlo

Three friends. One surprise inheritance. And the perfect plan to deal with troublesome husbands at Christmas time…

Newly divorced Lorna is struggling to adjust to life on her own. When she discovers that her beloved godfather has left her the grand (and crumbling) Ravenscourt House in the heart of Sussex, she soon has a project on her hands.

Nathan sells delicious goodies at Mulberry Farm. When he meets Lorna at a Christmas market, neither of them can ignore the chemistry. But as they get to know one another, Lorna wants to know one thing – is he after her or the house?

Together with Gloria – whose marriage to alcoholic Adrian has hit rock bottom, and Rosalind – struggling to deal with her womanising husband Ivan, the three friends hatch a plan. They’ll ditch their difficult husbands at Ravenscourt House and enjoy stress-free Christmases with their families. But nothing is ever that simple…

Mary de Laszlo has had four novels published by Headline and has since had many others published by Hale. She lives in London and is an active member of the RNA. She was a fashion journalist with Vogue and now works as an occasional film extra when not writing.

My Yearly Round-Up: 2014

In July 2014, I decided two things. 1) I was actually going to start writing a book like I’ve been saying for years, and 2) I was going to start a book blog, to keep me inspired. So I set up this blog, created a twitter account, and joined Goodreads. I think I can safely say that these are 2 of the best choices I have ever made.

Excited as I was, I could never have imagined just how amazing an experience this would be, and how many wonderful people I would ‘meet’. I’m so thankful to all of you for your wonderful support and friendship.

And, most excitingly of all, on November 30th 2014, I completed the first draft of my first book. Words cannot describe the feelings of accomplishment and pride (and relief!) that came with writing those two little words: The End.

So, here is my yearly round up for 2014, or at least the latter half of it.

Books read: 72
Pages read: 19,531
Blog Posts: 131

Most Emotional Read: Pieces of You, Ella Harper
My Review

This book had me in tears within the first few pages – it is both beautiful and tragic.

Funniest Read: Love, Lies & Lemon Cake, Sue Watson
My Review

This was my first Sue Watson read, and I quickly fell in love with her laugh-out-loud writing.

Favourite Series: The Gingerbread Cafe books, Rebecca Raisin
My Reviews

The Gingerbread Cafe books are simply delightful, with some of the loveliest and warmest characters I’ve read about.

My Favourite Book of 2014: Love Me For Me, Jenny Hale
My Review

Probably the most perfect book I’ve ever read. Genuine, sincere and simply wonderful.

So, all in all, a pretty amazing year! Thanks again for all your kindness and support so far, and here’s to a wonderful and prosperous 2015.