A Year in the Life of Downton Abbey (Companion to Series 5)
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It's 1924 and there have been many changes in the world of Downton Abbey since we were first...
Invisible In A Bright Light
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From I, Coriander to Invisible in a Bright Light, Sally Gardner's first middle grade novel in 14...
The Turn of The Key
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'Will hold you captive until the brilliant ending' SHARI LAPENA, author of The Couple Next Door ...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2330 KP) rated Lord of the Wings (Meg Langslow, #19) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
I love this series, and this book is another fun addition. When I realized it was set at Halloween, I almost set it aside until October, but I just couldn’t wait. The characters are strong and charming as always, and the various aspects of the plot keep things moving forward quickly. I was disappointed that one character introduced a couple books back is once again absent, but that is my only complaint in another fantastic read.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2015/08/book-review-lord-of-wings-by-donna.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2330 KP) rated Behind Chocolate Bars (A Chocolate Covered Mystery #3) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
It was fantastic to be back with these characters again. The series regulars are fantastic, and the new characters were just as good. This book was a little different because he didn’t meet the victim before the murder, but that didn’t hamper the plot at all with plenty of suspects and clues before we reached the logical end.
NOTE: I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2016/10/book-review-behind-chocolate-bars-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Nicole Hadley (380 KP) rated The Toad in Books
Jun 18, 2018
The Toad by Elise Gravel is part of the Disgusting Critters Series. It is a non-fiction picture book about all things toads. The book shows how toads relate to frogs, their habitat, and food. It also shows that there are different kinds of toad breeds. Beyond talking about the different kinds of toads, the readers learn about their skin and the bumps. Readers learn that the pests that toads eat help to keep the insects at a reasonable amount so we humans don't have to deal with them as much.
The text in the book is presented in an easy way to read which is both entertaining and funny. The illustrations are a great visual that accompanies the text.
I received an advanced readers copy from Penguin Random House Canada and Tundra Books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Shayde (75 KP) rated The Beach House: A Shimmer Pointe Romance (Book 1) in Books
Sep 6, 2018
However, I should also mention I am a bit of a cynic at times. For me, this book read way too fast.
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Girl goes to a beach house, girl meets boy, they go out, they end up together. There's also an ex who shows up but it's not even an issue. I would have liked a slower building romance, that maybe felt a bit more real. Also, as for the writing style, I wanted more show and less tell. Overall though, I think it's a pretty cute book and would be a good beach read.
James Koppert (2698 KP) rated A House Of Ghosts in Books
Nov 10, 2019
Heart of Miracles: My Journey Back to Life After a Near-Death Experience
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Karen Henson Jones was on the conventional path to success in the corporate world when a sudden...
Just a Minute: The Classic Collection: 22 Original BBC Radio 4 Episodes
C. Bb, Clement Freud, Ian Messiter and Derek Nimmo
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Kenneth Williams, Clement Freud, Derek Nimmo, Peter Jones and Paul Merton are the 'Famous Five' of...