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The Italian Cookery Course: Techniques, Masterclasses, Ingredients, Traditional Recipes
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Katie has travelled the rice fields of Italy's northern provinces and the lemon groves of the south,...
The Invisible Woman: Taking on the Vintage Years
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'Stylish and wittily written ...a brilliant read that should encourage us all to challenge the cult...
Myth-Busting Your Body
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In this book, Dr Sarah Schenker reveals the truth behind the biggest health and body myths of our...
The Book of Human Emotions: An Encyclopedia of Feeling from Anger to Wanderlust
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Is your heart fluttering in anticipation? Is your stomach tight with nerves? Are you falling in...
What a cute set of stories!
This collection of stories about a Cameo passed down by Queen Elizabeth herself was so fun!
It was cool to imagine that actually happening, and then to see how the characters acted through their stories was remarkable. Truly a great retelling of a legend in a family tree. Two of these authors were previously unknown to me and now I can't wait to research them and see what other books they have written.
I would definitely recommend reading this book. This is not the first collection by Barbour Publishing that I have read but I will say to date that it is probably my favorite.
I volunteered to read this book from Barbour Publishing in exchange for my honest feedback, the thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.
This collection of stories about a Cameo passed down by Queen Elizabeth herself was so fun!
It was cool to imagine that actually happening, and then to see how the characters acted through their stories was remarkable. Truly a great retelling of a legend in a family tree. Two of these authors were previously unknown to me and now I can't wait to research them and see what other books they have written.
I would definitely recommend reading this book. This is not the first collection by Barbour Publishing that I have read but I will say to date that it is probably my favorite.
I volunteered to read this book from Barbour Publishing in exchange for my honest feedback, the thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated The Secret Hour (Midnighters, #1) in Books
Jan 6, 2021
First off, I like my paranormal books to also have a little romance in them and this, apart from a kiss or two, had no romance.
Second. I had no idea what this sERIES would be about when I bought the trilogy as the synopsis was a little vague.
So, I have to admit that I did like it...just not really enough to continue the series.
To me, it seemed that they went through a lot of crap for nothing. To go to where the weird black things come from just to find out what power Jess had, and then to realise that you don't know what it is anyway?? Riiiight... :/
I don't think I'll be continuing it as it just isn't really my sort of thing, I'm afraid.
Second. I had no idea what this sERIES would be about when I bought the trilogy as the synopsis was a little vague.
So, I have to admit that I did like it...just not really enough to continue the series.
To me, it seemed that they went through a lot of crap for nothing. To go to where the weird black things come from just to find out what power Jess had, and then to realise that you don't know what it is anyway?? Riiiight... :/
I don't think I'll be continuing it as it just isn't really my sort of thing, I'm afraid.
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Darkness Becomes Her (Gods & Monsters, #1) in Books
Jan 6, 2021
This had been on my “recommendations” page for a while and when I saw it on Scribd, I thought why not?
I didn’t read the synopsis so I wasn’t entirely sure what it was going to be about. I really need to start.
This wasn’t bad. I liked some aspects and it was different to a lot of other stories out there.
I'm not the biggest fan of mythology. I don't mind books set in that time but this wasn't quite up my street. It was dystopian-y, paranormal-y and slightly romance-y, which sounds like it would be but I found it a little strange.
I have to admit it was easy reading but it wasn't for me. I don't think I'll be continuing the series.
I didn’t read the synopsis so I wasn’t entirely sure what it was going to be about. I really need to start.
This wasn’t bad. I liked some aspects and it was different to a lot of other stories out there.
I'm not the biggest fan of mythology. I don't mind books set in that time but this wasn't quite up my street. It was dystopian-y, paranormal-y and slightly romance-y, which sounds like it would be but I found it a little strange.
I have to admit it was easy reading but it wasn't for me. I don't think I'll be continuing the series.
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Two-Way Street in Books
Jan 6, 2021
Firstly, this book was written almost ten years ago when MySpace was a really popular site. Now if it had been a newer, edited version where all the MySpace's were replaced with Facebook or Twitter I might have gelled with it a little more.
Secondly, it's supposed to be YA but the way the characters were acting for 18 year olds was pretty ridiculous at times. It was like they were fifteen or something. I struggled to get Courtney. She was so annoying at times, so whiny and inner turmoil-y. So immature compared to some other books I've read lately.
Thirdly, the thing that split them up was pretty obvious after about 100 pages. A lot of drama over something that could have been so easily sorted out.
Not my sort of book.
Secondly, it's supposed to be YA but the way the characters were acting for 18 year olds was pretty ridiculous at times. It was like they were fifteen or something. I struggled to get Courtney. She was so annoying at times, so whiny and inner turmoil-y. So immature compared to some other books I've read lately.
Thirdly, the thing that split them up was pretty obvious after about 100 pages. A lot of drama over something that could have been so easily sorted out.
Not my sort of book.
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated The One (The Selection, #3) in Books
Jan 8, 2021
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So I started this yesterday and probably spent a good six, more or less, straight hours reading it and finished it a little after midnight last night.
I loved that everything worked itself out; feelings, rebels, friendships. I was just sad to see so many characters end up dead :( Some I was sad about and some not to much.
And as much as I love that Maxon and America got together in the end and that they had some lovely scenes together, like the one on the roof
still managed to drive me a little mad with her words and actions in regard to him.
Nevertheless I really liked the story and it was a nice ending to the series. I look forward to reading more books by the author :)
I loved that everything worked itself out; feelings, rebels, friendships. I was just sad to see so many characters end up dead :( Some I was sad about and some not to much.
And as much as I love that Maxon and America got together in the end and that they had some lovely scenes together, like the one on the roof
still managed to drive me a little mad with her words and actions in regard to him.
Nevertheless I really liked the story and it was a nice ending to the series. I look forward to reading more books by the author :)
Erika (17789 KP) rated The Witch's Heart in Books
May 1, 2021 (Updated May 1, 2021)
Oooof, apparently I should have read the synopsis more closely. The writing was good, and I would be willing to try another book by this author.
This book just wasn't my jam, my brain turns off as soon as the story line becomes solely about having kids and sacrificing oneself for family. I can't relate, and I find it completely snooze-worthy.
This rating is so low, because this just wasn't my cup of tea. It only gets a 2 because I liked the writing style. I know it's based on a myth, which is en vogue right now, but why can't strong, childless (by choice) women exist in books? This novel to me was just a growing problem that I'm having with novels in general at this point.
This book just wasn't my jam, my brain turns off as soon as the story line becomes solely about having kids and sacrificing oneself for family. I can't relate, and I find it completely snooze-worthy.
This rating is so low, because this just wasn't my cup of tea. It only gets a 2 because I liked the writing style. I know it's based on a myth, which is en vogue right now, but why can't strong, childless (by choice) women exist in books? This novel to me was just a growing problem that I'm having with novels in general at this point.