Malcolm Gladwell first came into my world last year when listening to my favourite podcasts and he seemed to be on every one of them discussing his latest book ‘Talking to Strangers’. I liked what I heard, was interested in hearing more and when I saw one of his books on offer in WHSmith, Exeter I bought it. Continue reading “Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell”
Book Review: ‘Lost in Manchester, Found in Vegas’ by N.J.Cartner
We also feature our interview with Nigel Cartner on this blog and now we share my review to encourage others to read this book. I am very excited to read the sequel to this book which will no doubt be just as interesting as this one. Continue reading “Book Review: ‘Lost in Manchester, Found in Vegas’ by N.J.Cartner”
Interview with Nigel Cartner, author of ‘Lost in Manchester, Found in Vegas.’
I caught up with Nigel after his book signing in WHSmith, Chester on 1st September and we were able to do this interview which had been a long time in the planning stage. I first met Nigel on 16th June when he was first in Chester for his book signing event and I knew that as well as wanting to read his book, I also wanted to interview him for our 2 blogs. Continue reading “Interview with Nigel Cartner, author of ‘Lost in Manchester, Found in Vegas.’”
Book review: My grandmother sends her regards and apologises; by Fredrik Backman
When I’m travelling I really enjoy reading a book by a local author. In Bergen, I decided to buy my Christmas reads ahead of time and one of the books was ‘My grandmother sends her regards and apologises’ by Fredrik Backman. If you have already read ‘A man called Ove’ then you’ll understand why I was attracted to this book. Continue reading “Book review: My grandmother sends her regards and apologises; by Fredrik Backman”
The Amazing Story of the Man Who Cycled from India to Europe for Love: Per J Andersson
Have you ever read a book that’s made you want to go out and travel straight away? For me, that book is ‘The Amazing Story of the Man who Cycled from India to Europe for Love’ by Per J Andersson who writes about PK and Lotta and their love story. Continue reading “The Amazing Story of the Man Who Cycled from India to Europe for Love: Per J Andersson”
Book review: ‘The Little Book of LYKKE: The Danish search for the World’s Happiest People’ by Meik Wiking
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This was the perfect book for me to read at this time in many ways. The main reason is that I wanted to read it before I travel to Denmark later on in my travels. It was also a great way to stat my journey as it focuses on happiness and how interactions with others in the form of kindness and curiosity can help our happiness as well as that of others. Continue reading “Book review: ‘The Little Book of LYKKE: The Danish search for the World’s Happiest People’ by Meik Wiking”
Undivided: Vicky Beeching
Undivided: Coming out, becoming whole and living free from shame
As a group of bloggers, we believed that this book would be a great one for us all to read and discuss as it would no doubt provoke mixed reactions from those within the Christian and the LGBTQ+ communities. We also hoped that people outside of these 2 communities would read the book with an open and compassionate mind. Continue reading “Undivided: Vicky Beeching”
Book review: Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult
I’ve read a few of Jodi Picoult’s novels and they always have me questioning my thoughts and how I would act and react if I was within the story. However, none have left such a lasting impression as ‘Small Great Things’ has. I took my time reading as it is one of those books you do not want to get to the last page of because that means you’ve got to stop reading it. I have recommended this book to anyone I talk to and I discuss the issues it raises with others whenever I can as well as mulling it all over in my mind many times. For me that is the sure sign of a great book, am I left questioning who and how I am.
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Interview with Matthew Hanover, author of ‘Not Famous’
In January this year, Matthew Hanover self-published his first novel ‘Not Famous’. He shared the book with us at ‘book lovers’ and asked us to review it so we also took the opportunity to interview him. We understand that often knowing the author and getting to hear about the writing process as well as the reasons behind the content, can enhance the reading experience. As Matthew is based in USA, this interview took place over an email exchange. Continue reading “Interview with Matthew Hanover, author of ‘Not Famous’”
Love for imperfect things: Haemin Sunim
With the subtitle ‘How to Accept Yourself in a World Striving for Perfection’, this is a worthy sequel to ‘The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down’. This book holds a key message that will benefit anyone who picks it up, whether you choose passages or read it all the way through, there will be something which resonates with you. Continue reading “Love for imperfect things: Haemin Sunim”
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