Welcome to #BookClubMonday! I've recently started a new job which means that I can walk to work... bliss! The only downside to this is I now don't get to read as much as I did before on the commute. Today's #BookClubMonday #5aday features the last 5 books that I've read. The Zahir by Paulo Coelho - A story … Continue reading Make Room for Reading
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Looking for More?
Welcome to #BookClubMonday. Today's theme is a little different from my past book blogs & is inspired by a seminar I went to on Friday. Nigel Botterill, award-winning entrepreneur, opened a Business Expo at Twickenham Stadium with advice on best marketing your business. Nigel delivered a memorable talk & gave us some useful tips, which will … Continue reading Looking for More?
Running Scared…
Welcome to #BookClubMonday! This coming Sunday I am running a 30km in France (& I'm scared!). During my (insufficient) training I've been listening to audiobooks. So today's #5aday features 5 great audiobooks to run to... My preference is for a gripping thriller to escape the pounding of those pavements! The Fear Index by Robert Harris - Be transported to lakeside Geneva where … Continue reading Running Scared…
“Maktub” (It is written)
Welcome to #BookClubMonday! It's been a few weeks since the last book blog so today's #5aday features the last 5 books that I've read. It's an eclectic mix, so there should be something here for all tastes & moods... including some classics & current bestsellers. Waiting for Sunrise by William Boyd - Sunday Times Bestseller! Enter a wartime world … Continue reading “Maktub” (It is written)
Do you hear the people sing?
Evening! Welcome to #BookClubMonday. With the Oscars this coming Sunday & the BAFTAs last Sunday, tonight's #GTime is movie-inspired. So, tonight's #5aday nominations for the Golden #GTopSpot in the category of favourite books turned West-End shows &/or movies are... Les Miserables by Norman Denny, Victor Hugo - Incredible trio of book, stage show & blockbuster movie @ £8.24. Life of Pi by Yann … Continue reading Do you hear the people sing?
And may the odds be ever in your favor
Happy Monday! If you're expecting #TheMondayInterview tonight, I've moved this theme to Fridays from now on, starting this Friday. Tonight is now #BookClubMonday! If you're looking for inspiration of what to read next, then read my short #5aday of recommendations. The House of Silk, Anthony Horowitz - My first Sherlock Holmes novel - gripping & it felt true to Doyle's style. … Continue reading And may the odds be ever in your favor
No enjoyment like reading!
Welcome to #BookClubWednesday & the first review for 2013. Tonight's #5aday of books is an eclectic mix of genres for all tastes... Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen - This classic celebrates its 200th anniversary next Monday. Time to reread. Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn - Toxic tale of two perspectives with many thrilling twists and turns. New in 2013. Catching the Sun, … Continue reading No enjoyment like reading!
2012 Book of the Year
Welcome to Wednesday's new look #GTime #BookClubWednesday. This is now a regular slot in place of the irregular reviews I did last year. Today's #5aday is dedicated to 2012's books & of the 20 that I reviewed, it features my top 5 of the year & my ultimate #GTopSpot winner. All 5 of these books are great reads for very different … Continue reading 2012 Book of the Year
Not The Mayo Clinic 