I have FINALLY finished 1984! There are a number of reasons for my tardiness: So, there was all that going on! I was surprised by a number of things. Firstly how much of the book I had forgotten since I studied it for A’level, even though that is over 40 years ago). Secondly, how complex… Continue reading 1984 – George ORWELL
Julia – Sandra Newman
I couldn’t resist buying this when I saw it – a novel from Julia’s perspective from 1984. 1984 was one of the set texts for my A’level English course as it was 1984 when I took my exams. (Yes I realise I am very old!) I haven’t read 1984 and was then in a dilemma… Continue reading Julia – Sandra Newman
Keanu Reeves is not in Love With You
Becky Holmes wrote this book following experiences she had on-line during COVID lockdown. I first found Becky on Twitter with her hilarious tales of men who were pilots/oil rig workers and ‘celebrities’ who made contact and then made up tales of disaster and woe to try to persuade her to send them money. Becky wrote… Continue reading Keanu Reeves is not in Love With You
Don’t Forget Me Here…. 5*
I have a huge lump in my throat and pain in my heart. This book is an emotional rollercoaster and I have felt so many emotions – shock, disgust, anger, frustration, shame, and love. Of course I knew of Guantanamo Bay from the news – or I knew the portrayal I was fed by the… Continue reading Don’t Forget Me Here…. 5*
Don’t Forget Us Here: Lost and Found at Guantanamo – Mansoor Adayfi
Just starting this book. Do not think it’ll be an easy read but already caught up in Mansoor’s plight.
Into the Darkest Corner – Elizabeth Haynes
I’m trying to remember when I first read this book and it must be, maybe 10 years ago. I was working for Victim Support at the time and the memories I had of reading it at the time were overwhelmingly of the domestic abuse/coercive control (although that wasn’t a term we used then). However, rereading… Continue reading Into the Darkest Corner – Elizabeth Haynes
The Obsessive Bookworm 