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June 6, 2017

#Bookreview and #mini-interview ‘what if I got down on my knees’ by Tony Rauch. For readers who enjoy short-stories, love language and the unusual.

Hi all: As I promised, I’m coming to the end of the reviews I had accumulated, but I had a couple I had only shared on Lit World Interviews that I wanted to share here. Today’s, not only because of the book but also because the author kindly offered me a mini-interview. Title:   what if
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Published on June 06, 2017 17:05

June 5, 2017

#TuesdayBookBlog #Bookreview THE PLANCK FACTOR by Debbi Mack (@debbimack) For readers with a good attention span who enjoy Hitchcockian suspense set within the world of science and books about writers

Hi all: Today I bring you a book that I think will be of interest to a lot of you, especially the writers and those who like suspense thrillers. Another one of the discoveries through Rosie Amber’s Books Review Team (if you’re an author seeking reviews, check here). The Planck Factor by Debbi Mack “sharp, current and
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Published on June 05, 2017 17:05

June 4, 2017

#Bookreview THE KEEPER OF LOST THINGS by Ruth Hogan (@ruthmariehogan) A gentle read for those who love books set in Britain, short-stories and Blithe Spirit

Hi all: I should be all caught up with my reviews by the end of this week (more or less. I have some programmed already and one that I’ll post later on because the book will be published later in the month) so soon I’ll be posting as I read. Hooray! But first, another review:
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Published on June 04, 2017 17:05

June 1, 2017

#Bookreview Under the Shadow. Rage and Revolution in Modern Turkey by Kaya Genç (@kayagenc). Diverse voices skilfully captured and more relevant than ever

Hi all: Today a fascinating non-fiction book. I must confess I did not know much about Turkey before I read this book but nonetheless I could not put it down. Under the Shadow. Rage and Revolution in Modern Turkey by Kaya Genç. Description Turkey was split in two long before the attempted coup. Acclaimed writer takes
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Published on June 01, 2017 17:05

May 31, 2017

#Bookreview The Words In My Hand by Guinevere Glasfurd (@guingb). Shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award 2016. A footnote to Descartes’s biography finds her voice

Hi all: Today we have a pretty special book. I’d recommend it in particular to lovers of historical fiction but I hope everybody would give it a chance because… The Words In My Hand: Shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award 2016. A footnote to Descartes’s biography finds her voiceby Guinevere Glasfurd ‘EXCELLENT… AN ENTIRELY UNSENTIMENTAL
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Published on May 31, 2017 17:05

May 30, 2017

#Bookreview The Transition by Luke Kennard (@LukeKennard) A difficult book to define that touches on interesting topics

Hi all: Today we have an intriguing book… OK, if you want to know anything more, you’ll have to read the review, as it’s not easy to explain. The Transition by LUKE KENNARD Black Mirror meets David Nicholls in this dark and funny novel about love in dystopian times LONGLISTED FOR THE DESMOND ELLIOTT PRIZE FOR FICTION
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Published on May 30, 2017 17:05

May 29, 2017

#TuesdayBookBlog #Bookreview THE REVENGERS (The Revengers Series, Vol. 1) by David Valdes Greenwood (@dvgtweets) For lovers of YA stories, revenge, paranormal subjects and mythology. And kick-ass female protagonists.

Hi all: It is Tuesday and I have another great offering from Rosie Amber’s review group, Rosie’s Book Review Team (if you are looking for reviews, you might want to check here). When the author mentioned his interest in diverse characters, his writing credits and I read the description… Well, just check the review. Revengers
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Published on May 29, 2017 17:05

May 28, 2017

The Sans Pareil Mystery (The Detective Lavender Mysteries Book 2) by Karen Charlton Great female historical figures and an enjoyable regency mystery

Hi all: Seriously, I haven’t that many reviews left to share now before I get up-to-date… This week we have an interesting lot, so, don’t miss them! The Sans Pareil Mystery (The Detective Lavender Mysteries Book 2) by Karen Charlton On a cold February night in Regency London, a dark curtain falls on the Sans Pareil Theatre
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Published on May 28, 2017 17:05

May 25, 2017

#Bookreview The Power of Meaning: Crafting a life that matters by Emily Esfahani Smith (@EmEsfahaniSmith) An inspiring book that will make you reconsider what life is about

Hi all: Another non-fiction book to close the week and a very inspiring one. The Power of Meaning by Emily Esfahani Smith There is a myth in our culture that to find meaning you have to travel to a distant monastery or wade through dusty volumes to figure out life’s great secret. The truth is,
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Published on May 25, 2017 17:05

May 24, 2017

#Bookreview The Mysterious Death of Miss Austen by Lindsay Ashford (@LindsayAshfordA). Faction and death in the Austen Family

Hi all: I shared this review on Lit World Interviews a while back but not here and considering how entertaining the book is and what it is about, I was sure many of you would be interested if you hadn’t come across it yet. The Mysterious Death of Miss Austen by Lindsay Ashford Description: When
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Published on May 24, 2017 17:05

Author Translator Olga

Olga Núñez Miret
In this blog I talk about my writing and books, and also reviews books by other authors, share tips, literary news, and random thoughts and features. My blog is bilingual and I share posts in English ...more
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