This week I have recovered my earlier review of The Agatha Christie Collection as I am renewing my acquaintance with her work during my visit to Wallingford where Agatha Christie is being commemorated. Agatha Christie, The Agatha Christie Collection (Kindle Edition) The Agatha Christie Collection is a great ‘starter’ collection for readers new to Christie.Continue reading “Week beginning 13 September 2023”
Tag Archives: The Guardian
Week beginning 12 July 2023
This week’s review is of another Pen & Sword publication, this time reviewing Beverley Adams’ The Forgotten Tudor Royal Margaret Douglas, Grandmother to King James VI & I. I have reviewed two of her books, The Rebel Suffragette (December 1, 2021) and Ada Lovelace The World’s First Computer Programmer ( March 29, 2023). The PenContinue reading “Week beginning 12 July 2023”
Week beginning 15 June 2022
One fiction, and one non-fiction book are reviewed this week. Both were sent to me as uncorrected proofs by NetGalley in exchange for honest reviews. Victoria Scott Grace Head of Zeus, Aria, 2022 Victoria Scott approaches several difficult topics with sensitivity and meticulous attention to detail. The parallel stories of Michelle and Rob, the birthContinue reading “Week beginning 15 June 2022”
Week beginning 15 December 2021
This week the books reviewed include one fiction, and one non-fiction. Both uncorrected proofs were provided to me by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Liane Moriarty Apples Never Fall Macmillan Australia 2021 I am thrilled to have received this impressive new novel from Liane Moriarty. While I have enjoyed all her novels, IContinue reading “Week beginning 15 December 2021”
Week beginning 24th March 2021
Book Reviews: Catherine McCormack, Women In the Picture Women, Art and the Power of Looking, Icon Books Ltd, London, 2021. McCormack provides a well researched and powerful analysis of revered paintings and sculptures that highlights the anti- woman approach of so much art in galleries around the world. Her feminist approach is a valuable contributionContinue reading “Week beginning 24th March 2021”
Week beginning 14 January 2021
‘No-one is above the law’ ‘Donald Trump is a clear and present danger’ ‘…sadly, and with my heart broken having to take this action…’ Nancy Pelosi. Excellent coverage, sadness, anger, and clarity from MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace’s own commentary, and her interaction with guests. It is six days ago that the coverage was of rioting, smashingContinue reading “Week beginning 14 January 2021”
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