Jan 19, 2009 Posted by booktiger

Kissing Games of the World – Sandi Kahn Shelton

In many cases, a good book isn’t compelling because of the plot. The quality of a book comes from far more than that. Of course, the plot is important, but Kissing Games of the World provides evidence that the plot can almost be incidental. When your characters are strong, and the journey from the beginning to the end of the book is undertaken with such care, you have the makings of a fantastic,... read more

Dec 4, 2008 Posted by booktiger

Killing Me Softly – Nicci French

Hmmm. I wanted a light read which I could easily get finished before I headed back home to Australia for Christmas next week. There is nothing worse than being halfway through a book and then agonising over whether you take it (and risk finishing it halfway across the  world, leaving you with nothing to read) or whether you wait for three weeks until your return so you can take a new book especially for... read more

Nov 27, 2008 Posted by booktiger

Oblivious – Cyndia Depre

I was due to review this book yesterday for Cyndia Depre’s online book tour and, for the first time I am a day late Unfortunately, due to the vagaries of the post, my copy of the book never arrived and although I ordered it off Amazon more than 10 days ago, it actually landed in my hand on Tuesday.  Yep, that’s two days ago. So I had spent the last two days madly reading Oblivious so I... read more

Sep 5, 2008 Posted by Nancy Williams

The Food of Love – Anthony Capella

I have taken more than a month to write this book up. And, what’s worse is that it has been more than a month since I have actually finished a book! Can you imagine?! Me?! Oddly enough, I am part way through about 8 books at the moment and I have decided to stop this summer silliness (seeing summer is now completely over here in London – it is raining outside, just like it has been for at least... read more

Feb 26, 2008 Posted by Nancy Williams

If My Father Loved Me – Rosie Thomas

Well. This book certainly slowed me down. This was my second reading group book for this month and, well, frankly, I didn’t like it. I know when I am struggling with a book because I have no urge to read when I get into bed. That is so not like me. Fortunately, last night I had had too much coffee and couldn’t sleep so managed to get it finished. It was a relief to get to the last... read more