The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom

There has been a large gap between the reviews that I have been posting which of course is because of the fact that having a life ( for all those who have ever marvelled at how many books I read in a month, this sentence should be explanation enough for future reference) interferes with reading…

The Good Husband of Zebra Drive (No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, #8) by Alexander McCall Smith

I finally got back into this series and was pleasantly surprised with the tone of this next installment. There is finally a proper blow up between the chief detective and her 'associate' . JLB Maketoni is now interested in the detecting himself. There is a battle of wills among all the people involved in both…

Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak

This book introduces the Birches who each have something on their mind. The elder daughter, Olivia is returning from a Haag infestation in Liberia and has to be in quarantine for one week. Her family wants to spend Christmas together and they decide to go into quarantine with her. All members of the family have something…

Blue Shoes and Happiness (No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, #7) by Alexander McCall Smith

It has been a while since I touched any of my old incomplete series books. In my pursuit of appearing more profound and blog worthy, I strayed from my usual knee jerk reaction to pick light books. Now, I am back! I picked up with Precious Ramotswe (Lead lady detective) where I had left off last…

Six Suspects by Vikas Swarup

I have a plan for this blog and I am crossing my fingers and hoping that my patience may win out and lead the plan to success.  There are a few books that I have recently read that are one of three( this is a manageable number in a series and therefore will not tax…

The Full Cupboard of Life (No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, #5) -McCall Smith, Alexander

This book is , as the title declares it to be,  the fifth installment of a very unique series. Precious Ramotswe is a very confident woman in Botswana with some set beliefs and very happy about being 'traditionally' built. In this book she is feeling restless at her long tenure as an engaged woman (…

The Kalahari Typing School for Men (No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, #4)- McCall Smith, Alexander

This book is the fourth book in the series of Precious Ramotswe and her life ( It definitely stretches beyond her Ladies Detective agency) I gave this book 4/5 stars My review might coincide in parts with the blurb on the cover of the book but that is not because i am holding it next…

Man and Boy (Harry Silver, #1) Parsons, Tony

If you have come to this post after reading the previous one for today ( as you ought to!) you would know about books being left behind for no complete fault of theirs. I almost treated this book as the same and moved on to the remaining 5 books from the library. But i persevered.…