Never Say Die - Chris O'Brien
The memoir of a truly great surgeon Prof Chris O'Brien. Tragic, as all the epic tales are, but uplifting, humourous and very real.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Book Number Forty Three - A short history of tractors in ukranian
A short history of tractors in Ukranian - Marina Lewycka
Short listed for the 2005 Orange Prize. An easy and at the time an enjoyable read but easily forgotten thereafter.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Book Number Forty Two - Revenge of the Spellmans
Revenge of the Spellmans - Lisa Lutz
Chick flick at its sublime best.
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Book Number Forty One - The Tiger's Wife
The Tiger's Wife - Tea Obreht
The Orange Prize Winner 2011. A great read, written beautifully with many unanswered questions. Brilliant.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Book Number Fourty - Sing You Home
Sing you home - Jodi Picoult
Another classic Jodi Picoult - tackling the current issues in a romanticised way. No shocking twist at the end, however.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Book Number Thirty Nine - Curse of the Spellmans
Curse of the Spellmans - Lisa Lutz
A brilliantly written sequel to the first book. These characters are well developed, easy to read and emotionally attachable. The story keeps moving along. Chick flick with some standards
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Book Number Thirty Eight - Rumour Has It
Rumour Has It - Jill Mansell
A light and easy read about how one brave decision leads to a lifetime of fun and suprise
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