Tag: review
+ 1940s, audio book, diary, fiction, ghosts, love, Magical realism, Paris, review, secrets, stories, WW2
The Mysterious Bakery On Rue De Paris by Evie Woods
This is the magical tale of Edith Lane, who sets off to find her fortune in the beautiful city of Paris. Fortune, however, is a fickle thing and Edith ends up working in a vintage bakery in the positively antique town of Compiègne. Escaping heartache and singledom in Ireland, Edith discovers that the bakery on Rue De Paris is not exactly what it seems … Read More The Mysterious Bakery On Rue De Paris by Evie Woods
Choice by Jodi Picoult
In this gripping and provocative short story, #1 New York Times best-selling and award-winning author Jodi Picoult delivers a chilling glimpse into a dystopian world, seen through the fractured relationship of an ex-couple facing an unimaginable dilemma. Please note: This content is intended for adult audiences. It addresses themes of pregnancy loss and may be distressing to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. Margot and James are … Read More Choice by Jodi Picoult
+ crime fiction, Detective novel, fiction, kidnapping, murder mystery, mystery, police drama, police procedural, psycopath, revenge, review
The Executioner by Chris Carter (Robert Hunter #2)
Imagine your worst fear – and then meet your worst nightmare… Inside a Los Angeles church, on the altar steps, lies the blood-soaked, decapitated body of a priest. Carefully positioned, legs stretched out, arms crossed over the chest, the most horrifying thing of all is that the priest’s head has been replaced by that of a dog. Later, the forensic team discover that, on … Read More The Executioner by Chris Carter (Robert Hunter #2)
The People Next Door by Kate Braithwaite
Twenty years ago, Jen’s sister disappeared. Now, she’s looking for answers. Jen Silver has moved to a new neighbourhood in affluent, suburban Pennsylvania with her partner, Dan, and her daughter. It’s a picture-perfect neighbourhood where the residents hang out on each other’s patios drinking margaritas on warm summer nights. They eagerly welcome Jen and her family. But Jen isn’t who they think she is. … Read More The People Next Door by Kate Braithwaite
Death of a Wild Swimmer by Peter Boland The Charity Shop Detective Agency #5
Still waters run deep in this baffling new case for the Charity Shop Detective Agency! Wild swimming in February? No, thank you . . . To Fiona, Daisy and Partial Sue, the retired ladies behind the counter at Dogs Need Nice Homes charity shop, it sounds like torture. Still, no one ever died of plunging themselves into the icy sea waters…Until now. #DeathOfAWildSwimmer X(Twitter) @PeterBoland19 @JoffeBooks @ZooloosBT #ZooloosBookTours #booktwitterInstagram @joffebooks @zooloosbooktours @joffebooks #bookstagram #blogtour When … Read More Death of a Wild Swimmer by Peter Boland The Charity Shop Detective Agency #5
Bibi Saves The Ocean by Judith A. Ewa (Preserve the Planet book 2)
Bibi can’t wait to have fun in the sun, surf, and sand. But she’s shocked when the pristine playground she was expecting is covered in garbage. Determined to solve the mystery, the conscientious child discovers the trash bins are broken, the no-littering signs are faded and the recycling area is hidden. Genre: Children’s Picture Book Ages: 5-8 yearsPages: 38Publisher: Aya Press But with a job so big, she fears … Read More Bibi Saves The Ocean by Judith A. Ewa (Preserve the Planet book 2)
+ 1950s, audio book, cosy mystery, fiction, Historical fiction, murder, murder mystery, review, superstition
Murder At Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd Nora Breen Investigates Book #1
A cozy mystery series about a former nun who searches for answers in a small seaside town after her pen pal mysteriously disappears 1954: When her former novice’s dependable letters stop, Nora Breen asks to be released from her vows. Haunted by a line in Frieda’s letter, Nora arrives at Gulls Nest, a charming hotel in Gore-on-Sea in Kent. A seaside town, a place … Read More Murder At Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd Nora Breen Investigates Book #1
+ 1970s, audio book, fiction, gothic, gothic horror, Gothic mystery, Historical fiction, Ireland, List, review
My 3 Favourite Audiobooks of 2025 – Part One
So far I have only listened to three audiobooks this year and they are all by Jess Kidd. I have just finished her latest so expect to see that in Part Two. The Hoarder by Jess Kidd So this was my second audiobook book by Jess Kidd, with the same Irish narrator. This time I listened on Borrowbox. There is something about the strangeness of … Read More My 3 Favourite Audiobooks of 2025 – Part One
Ouija by Zoé-Lee O’Farrell
The only thing for certain is the deaths were no accident. Rayner High School – once a prestigious school – stands in ruins after such a terrible event. #Ouija X(Twitter) @ZooloosBT #ZooloosBookTours #booktwitterInstagram @zooloosbooktours @joffebooks #bookstagram #blogtour A year later, a group of friends return to the abandoned school and their nightmare begins. Something wants to get out and won’t take NO for an answer… My Review When I was a … Read More Ouija by Zoé-Lee O’Farrell
Kai and Toby’s Big Adventures by N D Thornton
Kai never imagined his quiet life would change with a single, magical encounter… but that’s exactly what happens when his best friend, Toby the pig, begins to talk. It all starts when a mysterious bird drops a strange herb, transforming Toby into Kai’s new, unexpected companion. #KaiandTobysBigAdventures X(Twitter) #NDThornton @BlossomSpring3 @ZooloosBT #ZooloosBookTours #booktwitterInstagram @blossom.spring.publishing @zooloosbooktours #bookstagram #blogtour With his loyal, now-chatty pig by his side, Kai is pulled into a … Read More Kai and Toby’s Big Adventures by N D Thornton
The Return of Frankie Whittle by Caroline England
Once you enter the gates, will they ever let you leave? Frankie Whittle has it all: a career in the City, a gorgeous husband and a baby on the way. It’s the perfect life, but it’s built on sand. In one terrifying night, everything she has worked so hard for unravels. She needs a fresh start. When she discovers the very place she was … Read More The Return of Frankie Whittle by Caroline England
The Old Scarecrow by Tabatha Jean D’Agata
When a hungry flock of crows start eating all the corn crops, Farmer Fred must decide if it’s time to replace Tom, the cherished old scarecrow. Genre: Children’s Fiction 3-9 yearsPublisher: HB Publishing HousePages: 40 Will Goose, Pig, Cow, and Sheep, who is desperately in need of a shave, save Tom – or, will an eight-legged friend come to his rescue? A heart-warming story of friendship and the … Read More The Old Scarecrow by Tabatha Jean D’Agata
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