Month: September 2015

Review: A Parcel for Anna Browne by Miranda Dickinson

Posted September 28, 2015 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments

I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.A Parcel for Anna Browne by Miranda Dickinson Published by Pan Macmillan on September 24, 2015 Genres: Contemporary, Fiction, Romance Pages: 528 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads The gift of a lifetime? Anna Browne is an ordinary woman living an ordinary life. Her day job as a receptionist in bustling London isn’t exactly her dream, yet she has everything she wants. But someone thinks Anna Browne deserves more . . . When a parcel addressed to Anna Browne arrives, she has no idea who has sent it. Inside she finds a beautiful gift – one that is designed to be seen. And so begins a series of incredible deliveries, each one bringing Anna further out of the shadows and encouraging her to become the woman she was destined to be. As Anna grows in confidence, others begin to notice her – and her life starts to change. But who […]

Review: Christmas at Lilac Cottage by Holly Martin

Posted September 25, 2015 by Charlotte in Reviews / 1 Comment

I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Christmas at Lilac Cottage by Holly Martin Series: White Cliff Bay #1 Published by Bookouture on September 25, 2015 Genres: Chick-lit, Christmas, Fiction, Romance Pages: 350 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads Welcome to the charming seaside town of White Cliff Bay, where Christmas is magical and love is in the air… Penny Meadows loves her home – a cosy cottage decorated with pretty twinkling fairy lights and stunning views over the town of White Cliff Bay. She also loves her job as an ice-carver, creating breathtaking sculptures. Yet her personal life seems frozen. When Henry and daughter Daisy arrive at the cottage to rent the annex, Penny is determined to make them feel welcome. But while Daisy is friendly, Henry seems guarded. As Penny gets to know Henry, she realises there is more to him than meets the eye. And the connection between them is too strong to ignore… […]

Review: Legion: Skin Deep by Brandon Sanderson

Posted September 23, 2015 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments

I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Legion: Skin Deep by Brandon Sanderson Series: Legion #2 Published by Gollancz on September 24, 2015 Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery, Novella, Science Fiction, Short Stories Pages: 199 Format: Hardback Source: Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads Following the success of Legion, Legion: Skin Deep charts another fast moving and gripping adventure for Stephen Leeds, AKA Legion. Leeds is a genius, his mind contains too much information. And to cope it his split his skills off into individual personalities. They crowd his head and he lives with them in a vast empty mansion. While he can call on any one of them to solve a problem he also walks a line across an all-consuming madness. In development for television Brandon Sanderson’s Legion stories are gripping psychological thrillers, perfect for any fan of speculative fiction. They will resonate particularly strongly with fans of stories about that other tortured crime-fighting genius: Sherlock Holmes. Legion: Skin Deep […]

Review: Legion by Brandon Sanderson

Posted September 21, 2015 by Charlotte in Reviews / 3 Comments

I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Legion by Brandon Sanderson Series: Legion #1 Published by Gollancz on July 16, 2015 Genres: Fiction, Mystery, Novella, Science Fiction, Short Stories Pages: 80 Format: Hardback Source: Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads Brandon Sanderson is one of the most significant fantasists to enter the field in a good many years. His ambitious, multi-volume epics and his stellar continuation of Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series have earned both critical acclaim and a substantial popular following. In Legion, a distinctly contemporary novella filled with suspense, humor, and an endless flow of invention, Sanderson reveals a startling new facet of his singular narrative talent. Stephen Leeds, AKA ‘Legion’, is a man whose unique mental condition allows him to generate a multitude of personae: hallucinatory entities with a wide variety of personal characteristics and a vast array of highly specialised skills. As the story begins, Leeds and his ‘aspects’ are drawn into the search for […]

Book vs. Film: The Princess Bride

Posted September 18, 2015 by Charlotte in Book vs. Film / 0 Comments

Today’s post is Book vs Film focusing on The Princess Bride. On this occasion I will briefly review both film and book before giving my opinion on which is better. Read and let me know if I am correct in my assessment. Be warned! Spoilers may occur! The Book: I love that this is a story within a story, and that there have been add-ons and notes as the story has progressed in time, for example my edition talks a little about the film and its portrayal. Although I did buy into the fact that there is a full S. Morganstern’s version somewhere in the world. And I would really like to read that version 😉 It feels like the story is continuous and timeless. Something that can be read over and over again. It is a classic and one that can be easily read and enjoyed. I found that despite taking me time reading this book it was easy to pick up and get back into the story, right from the moment I left off. Maybe it is because I […]

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