A Classic.

A Classic. I have been reading this book every other year since 2007, I believe. And yet, I still hold my breath at some parts, and laugh at others, as if I'm reading it for the first time. Fantastic writing from one of my favourite Authors, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

I Love Books: ‘Apples Never Fall’ by Liane Moriarty.

I enjoyed reading 'Big Little Lies' by this Author, so I was excited to read another of her books. Lord. I enjoy books about dysfunctional families (because sane, calm families make boring fiction) but...wow. 'Apples never fall' is about a couple-Joy and Stan-who are Tennis coaches. They have 4 adult children who were once Tennis...

I love books by…Sue Moorcroft.

'Want to know a secret?' by Sue Moorcroft. Diane is notified by the police that her Husband has been in a helicopter crash. At first, she is certain that they must be mistaken (they are a lower-middle class family with no helicopters at their disposal). However, she soon discovers that it is indeed true…and from...

I Love Books: ‘The Love Shack’ by Jane Costello.

I Love Books…'The Love Shack' by Jane Costello. Dan and Gemma want to buy their dream home, and they have decided to move in with Dan's Mother for a few months in order to save money to finalize the purchase. During this period, Dan's issues with his Father resurface, Gemma's Ex-boyfriend wants to reconcile with...

I Love Books: ‘Fine Boys’ by Eghosa Imasuen.

5 Reasons to read 'Fine Boys' by Eghosa Imasuen: -It was one of the first books I read on the Okadabooks app years ago and I kept thinking about the story for years. I re-read it during the festive season and I wasn't disappointed. -It's a story about Ewaen, a young man from Benin City,...

Currently reading: Sycamore Row by John Grisham

Currently reading: Sycamore Row by John Grisham. A wealthy and reclusive man has killed himself. His two children who never really liked him (and whom he never liked either) believe that they are going to inherit his fortune but it turns out that he cut them off completely and left his wealth to an unexpected...

I love books: ‘The murder at the Vicarage’ by Agatha Christie.

I'm reading yet another story with 'Murder' in the title 😏 (The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie). A very unpleasant man has been murdered in a small town; he was found dead in the Vicar's Study. At this point in the story, I'm suspecting EVERYONE of this crime: the dead man's Wife, the...

I love books: ‘Goldfish have no hiding place’ by James Hadley Chase.

I recently spotted this book by James Hadley Chase at Spine and label bookshop. I remember reading some of his books when I was younger and I was curious to know if I would still enjoy his writing (I'm two pages in and already hooked). If you enjoy books about Crime, misadventures, people getting themselves...

‘The woman who went to bed for a year’ by Sue Townsend.

Funny. Ridiculous. Sad. I have really enjoyed reading this book; you can listen to my brief review here. Have a great weekend. Ivie ×

I Love Books by… Marian Keyes.

In the last few months, I've been seeking out books that really make me laugh out loud, and Marian Keyes is an Author who delivers in this requirement. There are usually serious elements to her stories, but her sense of humour is always evident in her writing. From the writing perspective, I admire her ability...