Top Ten Books of 2018

I read 47, going on 48, books this year. I’m sure for a book blogger this is barely anything. But … More

Book Review: The Things I Would Tell You… About British Muslim Women

“They want us to apologise,” he said eventually, words mumbled between mouthfuls of bread. “For what? Did I orchestrate the … More

Have you ever anticipated reading a book, built up the potential experience in your mind to unsurpassable heights, so that … More

I ain’t no auntie, but I am a meddler. “She is faultless, in spite of all her faults.” Emma by … More

This month concluded on a high note and I discovered two books which have now become my all-time favourites. So, … More

Why so serious, books? Humour is usually a bonus in a book and I wish it was an essential part … More

I don’t usually participate in New Year’s resolutions. They’re usually unrealistic and abandoned within the first month. However, this year … More

Genre: Historical novel Setting: 16th century England during Henry VIII’s reign Pages: 661 Goodreads rating: 4.04 My rating: 4.3 Story: … More

Into The Water Paula Hawkins Genre: Thriller Setting: Beckford, England My rating: ** Story: In the last days before her … More

Rapid book reviews of Six of Crows, The Great Explorer, Rumi: Whispers of the Beloved and My Cousin Rachel

If this is the first post of mine you’re viewing or by chance you remember some of my previous posts … More

“I hate to hear you talk about all women as if they were fine ladies instead of rational creatures. None … More