Blow on a Dead Man’s Embers
Something is weighing on her breast, squeezing her heart. For a moment Non cannot move, not sure if she is awake or still in a dream. She breathes evenly to keep panic at bay, and her heart-beat steadies. The dream…
Breaking Away
First published in French as L’Échappée belle, Anna Gavalda’s Breaking Away is indeed a beautiful escape. Short, yet prefectly formed, it’s more of a novella at 142 pages of charming prose translated into English by Alison Anderson. I hadn’t even…
A Monster Calls
Get the hankies ready because A Monster Calls is a powerfully emotional read. It intelligently deals with grief in a way that will appeal to adults and children alike and I would hope it has the power to help children…
When God Was a Rabbit
I don’t think I can put into words how wonderful this book is. It’s charming, touching and beautifully written and a sure contender for my favourite book this year. It is a book about love but not a romance. The…
Feed
At first, Mira Grant’s zombie novel might seem an ironic choice for my Royal Wedding day reading, however it ended up somehow completely relevant. Not that Will and Kate’s big day was interrupted by the flesh-eating undead, more that if…
Kraken: The Curious, Exciting, and Slightly Disturbing Science of Squid
Kraken: The Curious, Exciting, and Slightly Disturbing Science of Squid by Wendy Williams is a seriously fascinating read. If you like to pigeon hole things, I’d have to say this would be popular science. If you’re a squid specialist, you’ll…
