Tag Archives: British fiction
Book review: ‘Sleeping Arrangements’ by Madeleine Wickham
It’s official: I’m severing all ties with Madeleine Wickham. After reading a few of her books and consequently wanting to shove most of them into a mud pit, hopefully to be swallowed whole, I’m placing her on Meg’s Banned List … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘The London Train’ by Tessa Hadley
Paul should be happy. His life is filled with warm days in Wales, where he lives with his wife and two young daughters. Though he hasn’t written much in years, the possibility exists that he could again — someday. Sometime. … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand’ by Helen Simonson
In Edgecombe St. Mary, England, Major Ernest Pettigrew lives a quiet life surrounded by books, friends and hunting companions. A widower, the Major has filled the world he once shared with Nancy, his beloved wife, with the words of Rudyard … Continue reading
Filed under 3-star reads, book reviews
Book review: ‘Cover The Butter’ by Carrie Kabak
When first we meet Kate Fanshaw, she’s a woman with one broken spirit. Back from a weekend trip with her aloof and inconsiderate husband, Rodney, she finds her lovely English home in a shambles — and all at the hands … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘The News Where You Are’ by Catherine O’Flynn
Someone hands you a slim paperback with a nondescript blue cover. “This book is about aging, death, and transcendentalism — where do we belong? What are we doing here? Are we making an impact?” they begin. “It’s also about grief … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘Dating Mr. December’ by Phillipa Ashley
Emma Tremayne arrives in Bannerdale, a quaint town in the English countryside, after a disastrous break-up — and has plenty of her own baggage from the exchange. But ever the consummate PR professional, Emma accepts a new job and finds … Continue reading
Filed under 3-star reads, book reviews
