Historical fiction

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

There has been a recent increase in the WWII books that I have been getting my hands on. I thought that the emotions involved in the descriptions of those imprisoned within that life, would eventually turn repetitive. With this book, I have been proved wrong once again. I should not doubt a good author's capacity… Continue reading All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

Children's fiction, Feel good

Books and Bricks: Rebuilding Manyano School by Sindiwe Magona

I received an advance copy of this book via NetGalley and enjoyed the short time it takes to read this book. It is an inspirational tale, one that both the young and the old can enjoy. The author has written this using her own experience in a similar situation, and the emotion shows. Despite not… Continue reading Books and Bricks: Rebuilding Manyano School by Sindiwe Magona