The Inn opening line: Something very bad was about to go down. My blurb: Bill Robinson will always be a policeman. Even though he has been stripped of his badge and his gun, the instincts are there. And when tasked by the local police force to work beyond their realm, he does so. But this … Continue reading The Inn, James Patterson And Candice Fox

In Alex Hamilton's recipe book, The Barbecue, he gives you a 'hero' recipe to use as a template, with a variety of marinades to mix it up each time you make the meal. The Barbecue We have both a charcoal and a gas braai so I was pleased to see that the book does not … Continue reading The Barbecue, Alex Hamilton

Once Upon A River opening line: There was once an inn that sat peacefully on the bank of the Thames at Radcot, a long day's walk from the source. My blurb: Joe Bliss can tell a story, and it is why people travel to The Swan. But nothing can hold the attention of the guests … Continue reading Once Upon A River, Diane Setterfield

A Gift For Dying opening line: The shock of the impact, then an act of kindness. My blurb: Kassie keeps her head down, avoiding eye contact. She doesn't want to see someone's death, which is what she claims she can see. Not only, that, but she can feel the way in which someone dies. But, with … Continue reading A Gift For Dying, M.J Arlidge | Book Review

Maybe This Time opening line: So this was it then, the countryside. My blurb: Cal seems like the perfect man when Mimi first meets him. And he is! He has the perfect dog, the perfect wife and the perfect child. Mimi gets to know all aspects of his life, and he hers. And a perfect … Continue reading Maybe This Time, Jill Mansell

What attracted me most to A Taste Of South Africa was the byline, with the Kosher Butcher's Wife. I am always on the lookout for recipes for traditional Jewish food. And in this recipe book, Sharon Lurie combines her Jewish cooking with local cuisine. A Taste Of South Africa Sharon starts of the book with the most … Continue reading A Taste Of South Africa, Sharon Lurie

Unsolved opening line:I am neither evil nor deranged. My blurb: Emmy's brain works in ways others don't. She can see the pattern of a serial killer emerging, even though all the crimes are different. But in her quest to bring him down she is about to discover someone close to her is not who they seem. … Continue reading Unsolved, James Patterson & David Ellis

I first met Ilse when she started blogging in 2011. I was very excited to get her first recipe book Cape Mediterranean to review. Tasha Seccombe is responsible for the photorgraphs in the book which is subtitled the way we love to eat. Chapters are divided into: loaves, flatbreads & pizza dips, spreads & pâtés tapas, terrines … Continue reading Cape Mediterranean, Ilse van der Merwe

For Hannah's first birthday Dave and I bought her The World Of Peter Rabbit. This is a collection of the 23 original books by Beatrix Potter in a stunning gift box. Where Is Peter Rabbit serves as a great introduction to the characters featured in the iconic tales. Where Is Peter Rabbit? Play a fun game … Continue reading Where Is Peter Rabbit? Inspired By Beatrix Potter

Bish Bash Bosh aims to make plant based cooking that much easier. Not only for vegans, this recipe book is a great resource for anyone wanting new and exciting ways to prepare vegetables. I certainly could have made good use of it when I had my vegan feast last year. Chapters are divided into: Quick … Continue reading Bish Bash Bosh! Henry Firth And Ian Theasby

Tthe latest collection of short stories co-written by James Patterson is 13 Minute Murder. 13 Minute Murder opening line: Strolling through the halls of Harvard University, plotting the murder of one of its more notable students, mulling over my options - poison, piano wire, maybe a knife - I had to stop and ask myself … Continue reading 13 Minute Murder, James Patterson

Teaching colours to your child is made even more fun through the vibrancy of Roald Dahl’s Colours. This book introduce 8 colours as well as animals to your little one. In my opinion it is imperitive to get children to love reading. This can be extremely difficult if you are a parent who does not … Continue reading Colours, Roald Dahl | Book Review

One More Lie opening line: There is a child staring at me from across the aisle. My blurb: Charlotte has had two constants in her life. One is Sean, the child convicted alongside her for an awful crime. And the other is Dr. Isherwood, the woman who is meant to save her. But no matter what, … Continue reading One More Lie, Amy LLoyd | Book Review

10-a-day The Easy Way is all about fuss-free recipes and simple science to transform your health. 10-a-day The Easy Way The theory behnd 10-a-day is to increase our daily intake of fruit and vegetables. This will significantly lower our risk of heart disease, stroke and common cancers. James Wong set out on a years' quest … Continue reading 10-a-day The Easy Way, James Wong