While My Pretty One Knits by Anne Canadeo. Review

Set in the small town of Plum Harbor , Massachusetts this is a story set around a yearn shop and its knitting group , The Black Sheep Knitters . The group made up of  Maggie( yarn shop owner)  , Lucy , Phoebe , Suzanne and Dana . Each woman unique and bringing a different quality to the group . When a murder occurs during the special visitor night at the shop it’s not long until fingers get pointed towards the yearn shop . I loved these characters and the setting , the plot was fun and kept me guessing and the end was very enjoyable . I will definitely keep reading this series , it’s fabulous and if you love a feel good mystery with a knitting theme then this is the book for you . 

Here is a link to this book on goodreads:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5908452-while-my-pretty-one-knits?ac=1&from_search=true

Currently Reading

After loving the first book in the series I got all the ebooks in the series so far . Right now I am reading book 2 , Knit ,  Purl , Die by Anne Canadeo. I love this authors world building and if you enjoy cozy mysteries and knitting or crafting then check out this series . 

I read a book recently by this author and loved it , these books are set in Paris and have a bookish theme running through them all . If you love books , Paris and a mystery look no further . The Bookseller by Mary Pryor 

This was on my to read pile since before it was released . I can’t wait to dig into it this week . Marian Keyes is a wonderful author and you can’t go wrong with any of her books .The Break 

Having just read the first  book in this series I can’t wait to start the second bookish loveliness that is Annie Darling’s True Love At The Lonely Hearts Bookshop 

Summer At The Garden Cafe by Felicity - Hayes - McCoy seems like the perfect summer read in this hot June sun in Ireland . 

As I am still working on my king size bed throw this has been giving me lots of ideas and inspiration. Leonie Morgan . Beautiful Blankets , Afghans And Throws . 

The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs is a lovely story so far . I don’t know too much yet as I am not far enough in . Review will follow . 

There is a bit of a theme with my reading lately in case you have not noticed ;0) Knit One Kill Two by Maggie Sefton is another lovely read . This is book 1 in her Knitting Pattern series . 

The Little Library Cookbook by Kate Young . Review

I have been a reader all my life and what’s even more enjoyable about reading is the foods beloved characters come across n the stories . If you too enjoy this , OH how you will love this book . The author takes us on a delectable trip through her bookshelves and kitchen as she cooks up familiar and not so familiar dishes and drinks covering just about every time of day or night ..... midnight feast anyone ?????? 

With a foodie bookish quote at the beginning of each recipe and a chat from the author underneath it is a loving combination of book love and foodie love which both together blend into something heavenly . Go read this book lovers ! 

This is a library book . Below is a link to this book on goodreads:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35441777-the-little-library-cookbook

Jane Of Lantern Hill by L. M Montgomery. Review

I am a huge fan of the Anne Of Green Gables series and I have not read anything else by the author( I know ! I should really get on to that )  , I don’t know why it has taken me so long to get round to reading this book as it has been on my radar for a long time . I wish I had not left it as long .....let’s talk ! 

The story is about a young girl called Jane who lives with her beautiful mother and pernickety grandmother who she does not really like , her grandmother is a hard woman to live with who enjoys finding the faults in everyone and everything much to the disappointment of those around her . The three of them live in a big house in Toronto severely lacking any kind of warmth  . Jane’s father she believed was dead until one day she finds out different when she gets an invite to Prince Edward Island to stay with him for the summer and get to know him much to the surprise of everyone !

This was such a dreamy book of hopes and dreams , beautiful settings , with rich characters and a very memorable plot . 

If you have been a fan of Anne Of Green Gables then don’t hesitate to pick this up , it was lovely being back on Prince Edward Island again with another smart , funny young lady . Sigh .... I loved it ! 

This was a library book:

Below please find a link to this on Goodreads :

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/149543.Jane_of_Lantern_Hill

The Self Care Project by Jayne Hardy . Review

I have spent quite a bit of time in the last year and a half learning about meditation , yoga , self care and taking care of my general well-being after brutal panic attacks and anxiety that hit spring time last year  . That being said I was determined that I would try and never let things go that far where they reach that strength again and perhaps it was a blessing as it helped me realize what I needed to take care of myself . 

So , I have been reading so much about all this and talking to people and this is one of the books I came across . This is filled with helpful information and is almost like a workbook in parts giving prompts for you to learn about yourself and how to help yourself . 

There is helpful addresses and various social media info where other sources of help are mentioned as well as how the author came to be on this path herself . 

An easy to real and follow book with lots of good insights . I recommend this for your health bookshelf .

This is a library book , here is a link to this book on Goodreads :

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36187654-the-self-care-project

The Lido by Libby Page

This was one of the loveliest feel good stories of the year so far , ticking every box for all I look for in a book . The story is set in Brixton in London at the local community Lido ( outdoor swimming pool) and centers around two main characters called Kate and Rosemary . Kate is a twenty something journalist who is frustrated with her job and her success so far , lonely and in need of a purpose in life . Rosemary is an elderly widow who deeply misses the love of her life , her husband George , and who is deeply connected to the Lido . When the Lido is threatened with closure it is up to these two women and all their friends to get together to keep this much needed place open for al their sakes . 

These characters and the community that was created in the story was beautiful , I could not get enough of it all . The setting of a peaceful oasis in London where everyone was equal and friendships were made was a delight and the back story of Rosemary and George was a beautiful tearjerker . Simply , a heartwarming story that I would recommend to all . It will pull at your heartstrings for all the right reasons. 

This was a library book , here is a link to this book on goodreads :

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34709995-the-lido

Nobody Real by Steven Camden. Review

The main characters of the Story are Marcie , a young woman who is struggling with things going on in her life especially the prospect of the future , then there is Thor , her imaginary friend from childhood who is now back to seemingly comfort her , he has the body of a male with the arms of a bear which I think Marcie created in her mind for to be even more comforting .

The story is imaginative and sweet and covers topics like loss and mental health while also giving hope . A sweet read .

I received this book for review from the lovely people over at lovereading4kids.co.uk

This book was published May 2018 and is available from lovereading4kids and all good bookstores now. 

Below please find the link:

http://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/15428/Nobody-Real-by-Steven-Camden.html

Falling Short by Lex Coulton . Review

This story is set around  woman called Frances Pilgrim , Pilgrim to her friends , she is a teacher , loyal friend and loving daughter to her mother who has the beginning of Alzheimer’s and now needs Frances more then ever especially since her father disappeared when she was a child and Frances is one of the few people her mother counts on . I really enjoyed the story , Frances is just a regular woman with regular problems , but she is getting pulled in all these different directions with relationships , family , work and then a big old family mystery . The story is a gently paced one until about half way until Frances’s life reaches a type of turning point and things can’t be the same after that . I really enjoyed it , Jackson was my favorite character , he was a real night in shining armor and I loved that . I recommend this to all , keep tissues close at hand ! 

I received this book for review from the lovely people over  at lovereading.co.uk

This book is being published June 2018 and is available from lovereading and from all other good bookstores . Below please find a link to this book : 

https://www.lovereading.co.uk/book/18365/Falling-Short-by-Lex-Coulton.html

Claws For Alarm by Karen MacInerney

It’s great to be back visiting one of my favorite fictional places ,  on Cranberry island , with one of my top favorite mystery characters Natalie Barnes . This  is book 8 in the Gray Whale Inn mystery series with owner Natalie Barnes   . In this book we meet the notorious Francine Hodges , she is a domineering , hateful woman who has grand ideas for the look of the island despite what the rest of the homeowners think , she is determined to get what she wants no matter who she has to walk all over to get it , this does not bode well! 

Natalie has a yoga retreat visiting her Inn and there is very little serenity around the island especially when a body is soon found . I loved this story , Francine is a character you just love to hate and her long suffering husband was admirable , throw in some red herrings and this was a terrific plot . I loved every page !

At the end of the book is some very tasty recipes to try out yourself and they are mouthwatering let me tell you !

I received this book in exchange for an honest review . This book is now available for purchase , yay! 

http://karenmacinerney.com/

Stalker by Lisa Stone . Review

I loved this story about loner security man Derek Flint . He lives alone with his mother and has no real interests outside of his work , it is pretty much all he is interested in . Derek is very disciplined with his work and has very high standards , he is secretive and keeps himself to himself making him a really interesting character . The story takes a dark turn when we learn more about what Derek is doing during his workday and when he goes home ... making this reader very uneasy . Just as you begin to think things could not get worse , they really do ,and the author has plenty of surprises in store for the reader . A very dark and twisty tale that will keep you on your toes and unable to put this book down . 

I received this book for review from the lovely people over at lovereading.co.uk

This book is being published June 2018 and will be available from lovereading.co.uk and  all other good bookstores. Below please find a link to this book on their website:

https://www.lovereading.co.uk/book/18367/Stalker-by-Lisa-Stone.html

In My Mailbox

I was lucky enough to get sent this from lovereading4kids.co.uk for a review of this new  YA book by Steven Camden. I can’t wait to start this ! 

This was published last month . 

Here is a link to the book :

http://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/author/3576/Steven-Camden.html?cb=73119