If you have yet to read any of Joe Hill’s works you are definitely missing out. I have read two of his books recently and have been thoroughly impressed. Hill is an award winning storyteller and his thrilling works feature elements of suspense, horror and the macabre. His latest release Horns is truly unique as... Continue Reading →
What is left the daughter, by Howard Norman
Howard Norman is back! At last, a new novel to compare with The Bird Artist, The Museum Guard and The Northern Lights. I finished reading What is left the daughter with a much contented sigh. Howard’s usual style is there with the insouciant main character, Wyatt Hillyer, seeming to just allow life to happen to... Continue Reading →
Into the Wild
The story of Chris McCandless will captivate you, intrigue you and at times infuriate you. Jon Krakauer’s Into the Wild is a non-fiction book that tells the tale of 22 year old Chris McCandless, a young man who gave up all of his possessions and savings after graduating college to begin his journey of hitchhiking... Continue Reading →
Alice or Alyss?
With the new Alice in Wonderland movie's massive popularity, I started thinking about the Alice take-offs that have come out recently. Before this new version we all enjoyed the Disney's Alice in Wonderland, but beyond that I'm not sure anyone gave Alice much thought. However, whether you prefer books or film, here are two rather... Continue Reading →
The Christmas Cookie Club by Ann Pearlman
I’ve been struggling to read Anthill by Edward O. Wilson. It was recommended by Joan Rivers in a magazine I was reading. I think Joan enjoyed it a whole lot more than me. I thought the whole book was about ants, but it isn’t. However, the parts about the ant colony were pretty fascinating. It’s... Continue Reading →
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