Monday, January 30, 2012

Book Number One - The Lost Art of Keeping SecretsThe


The Lost Art of Keeping Secrets - Eva Rice

It took me almost a month to get through this book but boy was it a riveting read. Once I had a few hours to myself I simply could not put the book down. Can't wait to read more from the same author and I hope she brings these characters back for another book.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Book Number Forty Seven - Freakonomics


Freakonomics - Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner

Simply the best non-fiction I have read all year. A fascinating insight into our world from a whole new set of eyes. Loved this and can't wait to read part 2.

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Book Number Forty Six - Vital Signs


Vital Signs, tales from the intensive care - Ken Hillman

A look at the history of ICU and whether what we are currently doing is the right thing. An easy, interesting read but nothing spectacular.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Book Number Forty Five - Petite Anglaise


Petite Anglaise - Catherine Sanderson

I thought this would be a light hearted look at life in Paris but turned out to be the story of a woman in Paris through her most complicated time. I don't want to comment on the morals of the whole situation but the book was written concisely and rather to the point

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Book Number Forty Four - Never Say Die


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.

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.