This is a really nice book for children age 7 to 10. It was written in the context of the pandemic, where children had their schooling disrupted and quite a lot of change happened to their normal lives. In this book, we find our friends Molly and Omari learning about tapping and how it can... Continue Reading →
What a powerful novel!It is a difficult one to review because a large part of its power comes from the way it unfolds and how the reader gradually gets to see the complexity of the situation and of the characters. So, I will definitely not tell the story or anything about the contents because I... Continue Reading →
The Elopement brings us back to the society, period and characters of the previous book by Tracy Rees The Rose Garden.It is set in England, in 1897. The rich heiress Rowena Blythe falls in love with someone regarded unsuitable and decides to elope. Her life changes forever from that point. She gets back on her... Continue Reading →
I always love to read the Christmas books by Karen Swan. And I definitely loved this one. The characters are interesting and the storylines keep the reader’s attention till the end. It is at the same time a story of a failed marriage, an unfulfilling life and missed opportunities but also the story of revealed... Continue Reading →
What a great book!Some years ago, we travelled through some of the national parks. Yosemite, Bryce, Zion, Grand Canyon… This book brought me right back to these magical places. It is a lovely combination of the love for nature, curiosity about the parks, and the delicious foods they have to offer,The pictures are beautiful. The... Continue Reading →
Un roman dans un roman, une complexité d'intrigue vraiment intéressante et un fin en début.... J'ai beaucoup aimé ce roman, même s'il est plus noir et glaçant que ce que je lis d'habitude. Il est remarquablement bien écrit et crée une atmosphère pesante, intimidante, où l'on va de surprise en surprise dans ce scénario incroyable.... Continue Reading →
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