My Ten Best Reads in 2022 #Books #Reading #ThrowbackThursday

This year my reading has taken me to the Far East, Italy and Paris. Historic Fiction has frequently featured, mostly 20th Century and there has definitely been more murder mysteries. To read the whole review please click on the book cover. Journey to Paradise by Paula Greenlees This book describes post-war life for the British

My Top Reads in 2021 ~ January to June

This year my reading included familiar favourite authors and exciting new discoveries. I was introduced to Elly Griffiths‘ Dr Ruth Galloway mysteries which combine murder investigation with archaeology as well as humour and bitter sweet relationships. Here is my review for The Crossing Places I was pleased to find the wartime books written by Lissa

#FlashbackFriday Books I reviewed in April over 6 years #BookReviews

It’s the first Friday of April and I’m using the idea of Kerry @ Chat About Books to look back at the books I was reading in April in 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 & 2015. Click on the red titles to read my reviews. 2020 Season of Second Chances by Aimee Alexander 2019 The Heart Whisperer

Rags of Time by Michael Ward #BookReview #HistFic

London  1639. Thomas Tallant, a young and ambitious Spice Merchant, returns from India to find his city in turmoil.  A bitter struggle is brewing between King Charles I and Parliament, as England slides into civil war. The capital is simmering with dissent. The conflict is ready to boil over. But Thomas soon has other troubles