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Here you will find my own personal reviews of purchased books, gifted books, and advanced reader copies. I cover all genres of fiction books, plus non-fiction, classics and poetry.
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Cast Away: or, the Surprising Adventures of Alexander Selkirk – Francesca De Tores
Published By: BloomsburyPages: 352Released On: 21/05/2026 How big must a man’s folly be, that it can cost him the whole of his life? As big as a ship; as big as an island. 1704: Alexander Selkirk, navigator of a buccaneering ship in the South Pacific Ocean, is abandoned by his crew on a deserted island.…
Hayley – Lotus Readers
I’m 52 years old and live in Lincolnshire with my husband and two stepdaughters, and a few pets. I have worked for several years in the mental health sector with local mental health teams, voluntary groups and an MS Therapy Centre. I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition when I was 21 which led to…
The Spinning Heart – Donal Ryan
Published By: Pushkin PressPages: 160Released On: 19/05/2026 In the aftermath of Ireland’s financial collapse, dangerous tensions surface in an Irish town. As violence flares, the characters face a battle between public persona and inner desires. Through a chorus of unique voices, each struggling to tell their own kind of truth, a single authentic tale unfolds.…
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