Hey guys, it's Lois. Although I didn't buy an awful lot of book in January I still want to do a book haul to show what I did get this month. I also was to show the books that David bought this month because he bought a few too. Here are the books that we… Continue reading January Book Haul
Tag: Reviews
Blogger Recognition Award
Hey guys, it's Lois and David. We were nominated by Jess @ Beaucoupbooks for the blogger recognition award. Thank you Jess! Make sure you check out her blog for all things books. It always means a lot to be nominated for an award. Rules: Thank the blogger who nominated you and provide a link to their blog.… Continue reading Blogger Recognition Award
Book Review: 1984 by George Orwell
Title: 1984 Author: George Orwell Genres: Dystopian, Political, Psychological and Philosophical Publisher: Penguin Release Date: 8th June 1949 Rating: ★★★★★ Reviewed by: David Synopsis "The year 1984 has come and gone, but George Orwell's prophetic, nightmarish vision in 1949 of the world we were becoming is timelier than ever. 1984 is still the great modern classic… Continue reading Book Review: 1984 by George Orwell
Book Review: Massacre of the Sixty by Dave Johnston
Title: Massacre of the Sixty (Sixty Minute Reads Series Book 2) (2016) Author: Dave Johnston Genres: Adventure, action, crime, thriller, fiction and drama Publisher: Sixty Publishing Release Date: 25th November 2016 Rating: ★★★★☆ Reviewed by: Lois Synopsis "The billionaire Mengistu is running a competition with a ten million dollar prize fund: 60 minutes, 60 players, no… Continue reading Book Review: Massacre of the Sixty by Dave Johnston
Book Review: The Golem’s Eye by Jonathan Stroud (The Bartimaeus Trilogy #2)
Title: The Golem's Eye (2004) Author: Jonathan Stroud Genres: Fantasy, Young adult, Magic and Comedy Publisher: Corgi Release Date: 1st September 2004 Rating: ★★★★★ Reviewed by: David Synopsis At only fourteen, Nathaniel is a rising star: a young magician who is quickly climbing the ranks of the government. There is seemingly nothing he cannot handle, until… Continue reading Book Review: The Golem’s Eye by Jonathan Stroud (The Bartimaeus Trilogy #2)
Book Review: Being a Beast by Charles Foster
Title: Being a Beast (2016) Author: Charles Foster Genres: Non-fiction, Animals, Environment, Nature, Science, Philosophy, Autobiography and Memoir Publisher: Metropolitan Books Release Date: 28th January 2016 Rating: ★★☆☆☆ Reviewed by: David Synopsis "How can we ever be sure that we really know the other? To test the limits of our ability to inhabit lives that are… Continue reading Book Review: Being a Beast by Charles Foster
Reviews to Look Out for in January
Hi everyone, it's David. Below are the three books I will almost definitely have posted reviews for in the last few days of January. There may also be enough time for a potential fourth book The Essex Serpent, however this review will likely end up being in early February. If any of the books below take… Continue reading Reviews to Look Out for in January
Book Blogger Insider Tag
Hello everyone! I came across this post this morning whilst browsing on Birdiebookwormblog. I commented on her post because I loved the answers she had given and she was kind enough to tag me in it. Be sure to check out her blog! She posts book reviews, tags and so much more! I asked David if… Continue reading Book Blogger Insider Tag
Book Review: The Wasp That Brainwashed the Caterpillar by Matt Simon
Title: The Wasp That Brainwashed the Caterpillar (2016) Author: Matt Simon Genres: Natural History, Biology, Science, Non-fiction, Nature, Comedy and Factual Publisher: Headline Release Date: 25th October 2016 Rating: ★★★★★ Reviewed by: David Synopsis On a barren seafloor, the pearlfish swims into the safety of a sea cucumber’s anus. To find a meal, the female… Continue reading Book Review: The Wasp That Brainwashed the Caterpillar by Matt Simon
Book Review: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay by J.K Rowling
Title: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay (2016) Author: J.K Rowling Genre: Fiction, adventure, fantasy, screenplay and action. Publisher: Little Brown Book Company Release Date: 19th November 2016 Rating: ★★★★★ Synopsis "When Magizoologist Newt Scamander arrives in New York, he intends his stay to be just a brief stopover. However, when his… Continue reading Book Review: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay by J.K Rowling
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