If a formula existed for a great novel, everyone would benefit. Authors would write perfect novels and readers would never be disappointed. So, what makes a great novel? My answer is connection and intimacy. Writers need to connect with their readers and readers are on the lookout for authors whose stories invade their hearts andContinue reading “#MondayBlogs What Makes a Great Novel? #Amreading #Amwriting #Amreviewing”
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#TuesdayBookBlog ‘Us’ and ‘One Day’ by David Nicholls #BookReview #Amreviewing @Audible
Today on I’m reviewing One Day and US, contemporary literary fiction, written by David Nicholls. I read ‘One Day’ by David Nicholls about eight years ago, when it first came out. It was before I started reviewing the books I read. I loved everything about One Day, especially the way the plot was structured, taking oneContinue reading “#TuesdayBookBlog ‘Us’ and ‘One Day’ by David Nicholls #BookReview #Amreviewing @Audible”
#FridayReads ‘The Good Girl’ by Mary Kubica @Audible #BookReview
Blurb I’ve been following her for the past few days. I know where she buys her groceries, where she has her dry cleaning done, where she works. I don’t know the color of her eyes or what they look like when she’s scared. But I will.” One night, Mia Dennett enters a bar to meetContinue reading “#FridayReads ‘The Good Girl’ by Mary Kubica @Audible #BookReview”
#TheCuckoosCalling Novel Versus TV/Film Adaptations #MondayBlogs @BBC #Strike
When you watch a film or TV series after reading a book, one of two things can happen, you either love the film version or hate it. This is my take on the novel, The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith and the TV series, which has just been aired on BBC1. A Cuckoo’s Calling isContinue reading “#TheCuckoosCalling Novel Versus TV/Film Adaptations #MondayBlogs @BBC #Strike”
#TuesdayBookBlog ‘Close To Me’ by Amanda Reynolds @AmandaReynoldsj #BookReview #amreviewing
Today on #TuesdayBookBlog I’m reviewing Close To Me, a gripping psychological thriller by Amanda Reynolds. Close to me is a gripping psychological thriller and family drama. It is a difficult book to review without including any spoilers, but I’ll do my best. I read it over a few days, finishing it late one night, becauseContinue reading “#TuesdayBookBlog ‘Close To Me’ by Amanda Reynolds @AmandaReynoldsj #BookReview #amreviewing”
Rereading Jane Eyre 