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Thanks for the Memories

by: Cecelia Ahern

September 15, 2008

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Remember Me?

by: Sophie Kinsella

February 11, 2008
I really am a fan of Sophie Kinsella and have laughed until I cried when reading all her other books. This one was a disappointment in comparison - not a completely awful read but despite the far-fetched tale, somehow lacking the ingenuity of her other stories.

You get the sense that there's no real care in the story or the characters and it's devoid of the laugh out loud jokes that characterise her other books.

A shame, then, but I hope we'll soon be reading the next instalment in Shopaholic's life as a yummy mummy and no doubt the author will be back on top form.

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The Beach House

by: Jane Green

June 12, 2008
I want Nan as a friend! I wish she would adopt me. I thought she was the best female charactor I have read about in a long time. All the charactors were believable and I cared what happened to them all.

This is Jane Green's best book in a while, The Beach House is definately somewhere I would want to visit!

Get this book I guarantee you won't be disappointed.

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Wedding Season

by: Katie Fforde

June 05, 2008
I've read and enjoyed quite a few of her previous books but this really was predictable drivel and has put me off reading any further books.

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Tell Me Something

by: Adele Parks

May 29, 2008
I loved nearly everything about this book. There are some parts I can really identify with, especially the evil mother in law, hell bent on splitting up her marriage. I know exactly how that feels...I did find the baby obsession slightly grating at times though. Other than that overall a brilliant book which I would highly recommend. I have just bought all her previous books. More please Adele!

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Lessons in Heartbreak

by: Cathy Kelly

June 16, 2008
I was scouting around the house looking for something to fill in an atrociously wet Sunday, and remembered someone had lent me a pile of books amongst which was this one. I had not previously read any of Cathy Kelly's books, or even heard of her, but I am very glad I have made her aquaintance.

Once started I couldn't put it down, I read until I got to the end. I thoroughly enjoyed it, although the story did jump about a bit in time it was much easier to keep track of than several other books I have recently read. I liked the characters (well almost all, surely no one could like Sybil) and could so easily picture them from their description and it brought the book to life for me. It also gave an insight into the horrors the medical profession ... Read More:

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No Dress Rehearsal

by: Marian Keyes

2000-11
i think this book is part of a project to give those adults who are learning to read, interesting books. from an interview i heard on the radio, adult learners are often given children's books.

apart from being limiting, that could be very patronising. basically the book is short so as not to seem like an insurmountable challenge to a learner.

i know amazon give the book's no. of pages, but perhaps given that keyes' books are normally long, they could have made the shortness of the book clearer.

you can always return items to amazon if you don't like them

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Second Chance

by: Jane Green

June 12, 2008
This book has no strong plot, the characters are under developed and the last few chapters are very strange.
Furthermore, if you want to experience the symptoms of clinical depression, read this book! A total utter waste of time...it certainly doesnt deserve a second chance!

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Chasing Harry Winston

by: Lauren Weisberger

May 27, 2008
I'm not sure why this book has such bad reviews its not as good as the devil wear prada and its not anything we haven't seen many times before but it was still readable. Yes the stock characters are tedious and nothing truly shocking occured but its fine if you have a couple hours spare and do not want to tax yourself.

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Angels

by: Marian Keyes

April 14, 2003
Like all of Marian Keyes's novels i couldn't put this down!I think this is my 2nd favourite Walsh sister book ( the first being the incredible Anybody out there).I would highly recommend anything by Marian Keyes but the books about the Walsh sisters have to be my favourites by her.The Walsh family are adorable and remind me of my relationship with my family.Plenty of laughs,lovable characters and a good plot make it classic Marian Keys.Fully recommend!