A Child of Books
Oliver Jeffers and Sam Winston
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A beautiful, poignant and timely manifesto for the myriad rewards of reading and sharing the...
People on Earth: Who We are and How We Live in Maps and Infographics
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This is not just another atlas! From the origins of the human species to how much time people around...
ClareR (5864 KP) rated Back to Nature: How to love life - and save it. in Books
Jul 20, 2021
This book talks about how we can preserve nature, and how important it is to do so. It talks about how it’s not just up to the individual to put a stop to Climate Change, but it’s also the responsibility of big business and governments globally. It shows the mistakes that have been made, and how local groups are trying to do their bit to save nature.
Chris’ sections look at the big picture, and Megans look at more detailed aspects of nature - which are linked to the wider considerations.
It’s a really interesting, well-written and accessible book.
Pet Shop Boys: Literally
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The Pet Shop Boys are one of the most successful and unusual bands of the last five decades. They...
Golden Girl
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'I just LOVE [Elin Hilderbrand's] books, they are such compulsive reads' - Marian Keyes When...
A Planet Full of Plastic and How You Can Help
9.0
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Everything is made of stuff. Some things are made of paper, like this book. And some things are made...
Plastic Pollution Eco
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2332 KP) rated A Deadly Bone to Pick in Books
Feb 23, 2022
I picked up this book because of the Southern California setting, and I loved that. Even though Pier Point is fictional, I could easily picture it. I also enjoyed meeting Molly and the rest of her neighbors. They are slightly eccentric, but not so over the top that they didn’t still feel real. There are plenty of dogs, and they are equally charming. Unfortunately, the pacing of the book is very off. It was slow in the beginning, focusing on Molly settling into her new life. The ending, while logical, was rushed. That kept me from fully enjoying what was a promising debut.
Debbiereadsbook (1421 KP) rated Whichever Way The Road Leads (The Eastman Saga #1) in Books
Aug 4, 2024
I should say, I'm UK based, so the 1812 war between Canada and the US is not really one I know anything about. Therefore, I cannot comment on the accuracy of the details in this book.
What I can comment on, though, is the story between Zee and Jesse and their struggle to cope during this war. I loved them both, together and apart. They are both strong people, emotionally, do deal with such a difficult time, and to come out the other side.
It's beautifully written, from both Zee and Jesse's POV. There are wonderful descriptions of the scenery in that part of the world. I really enjoyed trying to picture them.
It has some lighter moments, but some darker ones too. There was much that made me cry.
I haven't read anything by this author before, A quick look shows her books seem to be about couples in settings with a war backdrop. I'd like to read more from this author.
4 very good stars
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