As with many comics published by this publisher, there is something different about the content in this one. There are discussions about the great beyond and the mundane tasks for those left behind. Charlie is a spark of colour in an otherwise drab office where they deal with the conversion of the remains of dead… Continue reading The Many Lives of Charlie by Kid Toussaint & Aurélie Guarino
The French Chateau Dream by Julie Caplin
Narrated by Sophie Roberts This was a simple story that explored a French town and the experience of living in the French countryside. The romance is expected to be straightforward, with fewer miscommunications than is usual for the genre. Hattie is a wedding planner, or at least an assistant to one until her cousin gives… Continue reading The French Chateau Dream by Julie Caplin
The Dog Sitter Detective Takes the Lead by Antony Johnston
I read the first book of this series last year and reviewed it on my blog. I am glad I gave the next in the series a shot because I am starting to enjoy the author's writing style and the lead protagonist more after this visit. Gwinny found work at the end of the previous… Continue reading The Dog Sitter Detective Takes the Lead by Antony Johnston
Tenacious Beasts by Christopher J.Preston
As I work my way through my large virtual backlog, I have read quite a few non-fiction that have taken me on different journeys. The particular book was particularly enlightening. I did not expect the Netherlands to be at the centre of a lot of the topics discussed here, and that brought the content a… Continue reading Tenacious Beasts by Christopher J.Preston
Taming the Potted Beast by Molly Williams
It is a funny book to read and enjoy as an audiobook, but surprisingly, it worked. The first half better suits the format with the author talking in depth (she is the narrator as well) about the history of indoor plants and the act of cultivation - not for consumption but for other reasons. There… Continue reading Taming the Potted Beast by Molly Williams
Spice Road by Maiya Ibrahim
Narrated by Krupa Pattani I had both a digital and audio version of this book available to me, and I am glad I worked my way through the audio version. The young adult protagonist shone through the narration, and I could feel and empathize with her inner conflict as she worked things out. It took… Continue reading Spice Road by Maiya Ibrahim
Secrets of a Scottish Isle by Erica Ruth Neubauer
I have read a scattered few of this series, missing one or two in between. This time around, the duo is in rural Scotland, and the author sets the scene well. The remote location and the cold and biting wind are well documented, and whatever else I thought of the mystery itself, I could imagine… Continue reading Secrets of a Scottish Isle by Erica Ruth Neubauer
Murder Uncorked by Maddie Day
I always like giving a new series a chance. I picked this up because it is the first in another cozy mystery series with a different setup. Our leading lady works at a wine bar and an unlikeable man makes an appearance in the beginning and we know who the intended victim will be. I… Continue reading Murder Uncorked by Maddie Day