Tag Archives: Reviews

The Forrests by Emily Perkins

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Julie Goucher

About The Forrests Dorothy Forrest is immersed in the sensory world around her; she lives in the flickering moment. From the age of seven, when her odd, disenfranchised family moves from New York to the wide skies of New Zealand, … Continue reading →

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Historic Newspapers – A Review

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Julie Goucher

A few weeks ago I received a very nice email asking me if I was interested in reviewing the services of a company that specialised in old newspapers. Intrigued, I accepted with the suggestions of newspapers from around the Second … Continue reading →

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Postcards of a War by Vanita Oelschilager

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Julie Goucher

This was a lovely book. Written with children between the ages of around 4- 8 years of age in mind, the intention is to educate them and help them understand the issues surrounding a parent who is serving in the … Continue reading →

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Impeccable Petunia Part 1: Claws, Paws, Feathers and Jaws by Katie Christine & illustrated by Jonathan Edward

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Julie Goucher

A delightful and gentle book about a hen called Petunia who lives as part of a brood in the garden of a house. Petunia is almost an outcast in the hen world. She likes to enjoy the sunshine and flowers … Continue reading →

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Poetry is Dead, but Living is Not by Jay Hobbs

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Poetry is Dead, but Living is Not is a collection of 3 books of poetry written by Jay Hobbs. Not a huge volume, just 95 pages but the collection is thought provoking and emotional. Within the book is a huge … Continue reading →

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A Postcard from Umbria by Damaris West

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Written in a conversationalist style, Damaris reveals an honest approach to the trials and tribulations of relocating from the UK to Umbria in Italy. Damaris and her husband purchased a house which they renovated and dealing with the bureaucracy of such an … Continue reading →

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The Twitter Diaries by Imogen Lloyd Webber & Georgie Thompson

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Julie Goucher

The story follows the new friendship of @TuesdayFields and @StellaCavill who meet at a party on New Years Eve in New York. Over the next 12 months they share a daily communication using Twitter direct messages. Despite the miles and … Continue reading →

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Where the heart lies by Michelle Garren Flye

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Julie Goucher

I was recently given the opportunity to review this book. I am not a particular romance reader, but every once in a while a synopsis grabs the attention and we all can do with a feel good factor once in … Continue reading →

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My Ancestor Settled in the British West Indies: With Bermuda, British Guiana and British Honduras by John Titford FSG

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Review If you are researching your ancestors who travelled to the West Indies, then this book is an absolute must.  The book has an explanation on the Countries contained within the book, which is very useful. As is the introduction … Continue reading →

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A Knitter’s Home Companion by Michelle Edwards

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Julie Goucher

I was recently given the opportunity to review this book and am delighted that I did. I really enjoyed the book. The combination of recipes, pattens and chapters shared by the author, a collection of ramblings from past times, featuring … Continue reading →

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