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    The Village Inn Of Secret Dreams | Book Review

    An unsuspecting character landing in Cranbridge for a brief time but finding love, family, friends, occupation and a purpose in life that makes him it’s own forever. This has been the theme of the first two books of the Riverside Lane Series of books. And the third in sequence, The Village Inn Of Secret Dreams, follows this same pattern to the hilt.

    This time on, it is Belle Clarke – the barmaid of The Black Swan Inn – and Pete – Josh’s brother – who are at the center of the story and end up accepting their love for each other. And after the rescue of the Cranbridge Store and the Cranbridge Times in the first two editions, they are up against the uphill task of saving the Black Swan Inn this time. The book continues to emphasize the same aspects – utilization of local resources, developing a community feeling, …

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    Year In Review 2021

    So as this year draws to an end, its time for the round-up. For this write-up to be in time, I am including books read till early December. This year, I returned to doing what I love the most – reading – after a long long while. I was in need of utilizing my spare time doing something for myself that would be a means of relaxation & happiness. Casually browsing the Amazon store, I stumbled upon Dale Carnegie’s “How To Stop Worrying And Start Living” – a life changer of sorts. As I was looking to overcome the worry factor, it still surprises me how this book popped up out of nowhere to catch my eye! As I got into the reading mode, feeling more and more at home with it, I relished the sense of relaxation & calm that reading lent to me once again. I …

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    The Last Bookshop In London (Madeline Martin)

    The Last Bookshop In London | Book Review

    A riveting story with an enriching & soulful feel. The Last Bookshop In London by Madeline Martin is the most beautiful book I have read this year and stands tall to be one of my all time favorites.

    Set amidst World War 2 with London bearing the brunt of incessant bombing by the Nazi Germany, what they call the Blitz, The Last Bookshop In London is a heart wrenching story of the young Grace who has lost her mother to illness, and being unwanted in her own home ever since her uncle comes in with his family, she moves to London with her best friend Viv to her mom’s friend Mrs. Weatherford. While the two had always dreamt of living the big city life of London, never had they anticipated they would be doing so amidst the fury of the war. The story is beautifully carved with emotions, turmoil, strength, …

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    Over My Dead Body (Jeffrey Archer) | Book Review

    Over My Dead Body | Book Review

    As I had written in my previous post, I needed a desperate break from those dark, wild crime thrillers that were quite distressing to read. So what did I revert to as a safe, tried-and-tested bet? Jeffrey Archer. There is a reason he continues to be my favorite author by a mile.

    The best thing about Jeffrey Archer probably is the fast paced narration that never flickers for a moment and very believable characters that feel like “normal” people around us. Add to it the perfect settings, the indulgent mention of arts, paintings, galleries – it is the flavor of these William Warwick Series of books.

    So coming to the latest in the series, Over My Dead Body, we have William promoted here has Chief Inspector. The book starts by introducing a new character James – aboard the cruise that William & Beth are enjoying their holiday on (which had …

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    Rock Paper Scissors (Alice Feeney) | Book Review

    Rock Paper Scissors | Book Review

    I didn’t like it. Simply put! I guess this might be an unpopular opinion, but so be it. I really even don’t wanna discuss much about this book – sends me eerie vibes I am not comfortable with.

    I feel the problem I have with the book is that it is too dark & disturbing. I found the character of Henry – the horror novelist – psychic to put it subtly, or mad if I put it actually how I feel. The things he does, or the things his daughter Robin does is totally weird and crazy – they are people out of their minds. Carving out animal shapes with bulging eyes, creating ghostly atmosphere, a crypt full of wine, a screenwriter who cannot see the difference between faces. I really feel sick even recalling all that this book throws at you.

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    A Gambling Man (David Baldacci): Aloysius Archer (Book 2)

    A Gambling Man | Book Review

    My first book of David Baldacci. I had been wanting to read one for a long while as he falls into the same broad genre as Girsham or Archer style fiction. As a first, I ain’t disappointed. A good suspense thriller with twists and turns to keep your interest invested.

    Aloysius Archer, freshly put of prison is seeking apprenticeship with former FBI agent Willie Dash and is on his way to California to meet him. Along the way, he stops at Reno “The biggest little city in the world” – as it is called. It makes for an interesting read the people he meets there & how he finds a companion in Liberty Callahan, an aspiring actress. The instances in this city of Reno very subtly make known the goodness in Archer. Based in the 1940s & just after the war, the book has a cow boyish feel about it …

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