Genre: Short Stories

Review: Supporting Cast by Kit de Waal

Posted October 27, 2020 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: Supporting Cast by Kit de Waal

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.Supporting Cast by Kit de Waal Published by Penguin on July 30, 2020 Genres: Fiction, Short Stories Pages: 208 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads As she walks out of her marriage, a woman remembers a day by the sea when her husband rescued a boy from drowning. A blind man on his wedding day celebrates the pursuit of love.A woman finds companionship for the first time with the girls at work.And a young man leaves prison with only one desire – to see his son again. Kit de Waal’s characters light up the page in vivid stories of thwarted desire, love and loss. With power and precision, humanity and insight, Supporting Cast captures the extraordinary moments in our ordinary lives, and the darkness and the joy of the everyday. Kit de Waal has been an author that I have wanted to read for a very long time. So when […]

Review: The Secret Lore of London edited by John Matthews with Caroline Wise

Posted April 19, 2016 by Charlotte in Reviews / 2 Comments
Review: The Secret Lore of London edited by John Matthews with Caroline Wise

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.The Secret Lore of London by John Matthews Published by Coronet on May 17, 2016 Genres: Anthropology, Folklore, Historical, Mythology, Non-Fiction, Novella, Short Stories Pages: 360 Format: Paperback Source: Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads London is an ancient city, whose foundation dates back literally thousands of years into the legendary prehistory of these islands. Not surprisingly it has accumulated a large number of stories, both historic and mythical, during this period, many of which, though faithfully recorded at the time, have lain almost forgotten in dusty libraries throughout the city. The Secret Lore of London is a guide to the legends, including a discussion of their importance as part of the oral tradition of Britain, combining Prehistoric, Celtic, Arthurian, Roman, Saxon and Norman levels – each of which has contributed to the many-layered life of the city. The first part contains a unique selection of essays (some printed here for the first […]

Review: A Winterfold Christmas by Harriet Evans

Posted December 18, 2015 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: A Winterfold Christmas by Harriet Evans

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.A Winterfold Christmas by Harriet Evans Published by Headline Review on November 5, 2015 Genres: Christmas, Fiction, Novella, Short Stories Pages: 80 Format: Paperback Source: Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads Sunday Times bestselling author Harriet Evans is taking us back to Winterfold for Christmas with a spin-off tale from her Top 5 bestseller, A Place for Us. Delight in a festive reunion with the Winter family – or meet them for the first time – and enjoy their recipes for the warmest of celebrations around the fire.’A master at creating characters you feel like you know inside out, and wish you could meet in real life’ Heat Winterfold has always sprung to life at Christmas – the purple wisteria might be a distant memory, but in the crisp air of December, the glow of candles at the window and the warmth of the kitchen offer you a warm welcome. As Martha Winter’s […]

Review: The Grownup by Gillian Flynn

Posted November 6, 2015 by Charlotte in Reviews / 3 Comments
Review: The Grownup by Gillian Flynn

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.The Grownup by Gillian Flynn Published by W&N on June 17, 2014 Genres: Fiction, Mystery, Short Stories, Thriller Pages: 79 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads A young woman is making a living, faking it as a cut-price psychic working at Spiritual Palms (with some illegal soft-core sex work on the side). She makes a decent wage – mostly by telling people what they want to hear. But then she meets Susan Burke. Susan moved to the city one year ago with her husband and 15-year old stepson Miles. They live in a Victorian house called Carterhook Manor, built in 1893. Susan has become convinced that some malevolent spirit is inhabiting their home, and taking possession of the stepson. She has even found trickles of blood on the wall. The young woman doesn’t believe in exorcism or the supernatural, but she does see an opportunity to make a lot of […]

Review: Legion: Skin Deep by Brandon Sanderson

Posted September 23, 2015 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: Legion: Skin Deep by Brandon Sanderson

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 […]