Fairytale Nerd

Beyond the Moon by Catherine Taylor my Review My last book of the year and one of the best! This book was an absolute JOY to read. I must confess I enjoyed it so much more than I'd even hoped to. I was perhaps a little uncertain at first glance, as (apologies to all concerned) the cover reminds me of Mills and Boon books (which I have never liked) but the minute I received my copy, instead of adding it to my tbr pile as is usual, I opened it just to read a few pages to see if it would interest me and hours later I emerged, breathless and spellbound from the pages, wiping a tear from my eye. This is one superbly written, time-slip romance to rival (eclipse?) Outlander, and for anyone who enjoys a dual time narrative which is vividly descriptive, completely immersive and painstakingly researched this ticks all the boxes. In the present day we have Louise, grieving deeply for the recent passing of her grandma, with whom she was brought up. All alone in the world, her chosen medical st...

Mrs P's Book of Secrets - Lorna Grey - #30daysofbookblogs #Review Today I am taking part in an event called #30daysofbookblogs organized by Lorna Grey author and blogger. Her new book Mrs P's Book of Secrets is out now and I have been fortunate to receive an advance copy and my review follows: Review  This is a historical novel set in the aftermath of world war two. It’s a powerful reminder of just how different life was then especially for women. Lucy, the eponymous Mrs P, is one of many young war widows, muddling along, day to day with little real purpose, no longer a wife. She is a quiet young woman and as she needs to earn a living just to get by, she is happy to accept the chance to work in a small fascinating publishing company owned by her uncle, where she spends her days in a dark and dusty cubby-hole of an office, acting as clerk and receptionist.  This was a time when success and recognition was reserved for men and women were expected to be subservient and obedient....

My top ten reads 2019: Everybody's doing it! Compiling lists of their top 10 top 20 or top whatever reads of the year. I usually do this so here are my very best reads of the last 12 months, They are the books I've completely enjoyed reading and which have stayed with me. Some of them have been books I reviewed as part of blog tours and as always I am very grateful to be included in events for new books. Others are books I chose to read just because they called out to me or because I heard about them from book loving friends.  I adore books which take me on a journey, whether that is a virtual journey to pastures new from my armchair or an emotional journey, here are the books which carried me away this year. I have reviewed them either here on my blog, or on Goodreads. Thankyou to everyone who has helped me discover these books I've loved, I hope this list might help you find one or two too. Click on the book title to be taken to my original blog post and review. In no par...