If you leave a door half-open, soon you’ll hear the whisper spoken. If you play outside alone, soon you won’t be going home. If you widow’s left unlatched, you’ll hear him tapping at the glass. If you’re lonely, sad and blue, The Whisper Man will come for you. … Continue reading The Whisper Man by Alex North
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The Blacksmith Queen by G. A. Aiken
The Blacksmith Queen by G.A Aiken What an enjoyable romp through the fantastical world of the Blacksmith queen. The book grabbed me and held me hostage from the opening pages where a king has died, and his offspring are murdering each other for his crown. The story quickly moves to the forest where the Smythe … Continue reading The Blacksmith Queen by G. A. Aiken
Review: Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell
Talking to Strangers is one of the most important books of the year. In a time where mass communication, often leads to conflict, it is essential to understand why we often misinterpret another’s behaviour, their words and intentions leading us to judge their character and alter our own actions to respond unjustly. Malcolm Gladwell is … Continue reading Review: Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell
Island by Johanna Skibsrud
I wish I would have had a copy of Johanna Skibsrud’s Island 30 years ago when I was studying Heart of Darkness in British Literature class at university. If I did, I would have had the patience to read all the way through Joseph Conrad’s story of moral corruption. (20 years later I gave it … Continue reading Island by Johanna Skibsrud
The Poison Thread
Update! (a couple of weeks late) : ( Loved, loved, loved, this novel. I finished reading it in less than 24 hours. EVERYTHING was put on hold until I finished reading it, even sleep! In this novel, we get to know two women who share their own stories through alternating chapters. Theo, our main … Continue reading The Poison Thread
The Witch Elm by Tana French
I love Tana French. I first heard of French listening to Parul Sehgal from theNew York Times Book Review Podcast (fangirl moment when I tweeted out that she was the one who turned me onto Tana French and she tweeted back!!!) Sehgal suggested starting with the Dublin Murder Squad series, so I did, when I was in Dublin … Continue reading The Witch Elm by Tana French
“The Water Cure” by Sophie Mackintosh
A sisterhood born out of blood held together for survival; survival against parents, strangers and family. I sympathize for the sisters, they were, after all, products of their environment, an environment of isolation and abuse. Mother and King believe that pain keeps you safe. Emotional pain protects you from a broken heart, mental pain protects … Continue reading “The Water Cure” by Sophie Mackintosh
“Social Creature” by Tara Isabella Burton
I putzed around for nearly a week at the beginning of summer looking for the perfect read to start my holidays. Not too fluffy. Not too deep. Last summer my genre of choice was murder mystery, the summer before that is was gothic. This summer’s genre was yet to be determined. Having close to 20 … Continue reading “Social Creature” by Tara Isabella Burton
