Book Reviews

Classed as a YA Historical Fiction this little beauty will have you clasping onto your bedsheets for dear life, especially when you hear death.

A memoir taking us mostly to Budapest, walk over the Freedom Bridge, suit Historical Fiction lovers, lovely descriptions of buildings. Come join me and listen to find out more on this remarkable book.

Mia suffers anxiety plus nightmares, can she overcome her fears by running to a beach? A feel good novella with a cute dog, a great summertime read.

A grave and a painting, can the Mystery be solved? Lovers of Aussie outback will bask with this one. Have your sunshades ready

Australian Author, Regency Historical Fiction. Pears, soap, a blue bag, half a pound of tea. Tea fixes everything.

Welcome listeners/readers and podcats to Episode 43, where you here my point of view on books I've read, today I have for you all an ebook that I purchased myself, so really this is a personal pick of mine. We start of with in my own words what the book is about, followed by what I thought of this book, then getting down to how many stars I rated this book and then carrying onto the recommendation and finally the book title and authors name. Until next time, this is Pauline Reid, signing off on Book Reviews where you can find my point of view. Bye.

Welcome to Episode 42, and a Happy New Year to you all. I hope this finds you all in good health and long may it last. This is my first recording for 2022, and I thought I would begin the show with a book that has to do with the weather, plus it's a cozy mystery, so in this episode today, I give you all my take on the book, what I thought of the author, plus rating and recommendation. Have a wonderful time enjoying and until next time..... Bye.

Welcome to Episode 41, where I have for you an ARC I read which is now published and since I'm recording this in December, would make a good Christmas book, because it's a ghost story set in England. So are you ready? Listen up first with the blurb and then I go onto my POV and recommendation. Thank you all for your support over 2021. See you all in 2022 where already I have plenty of books gifted to me to read and review. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Until next time. Bye.

Welcome to Episode 40 where we delve into an anthology. All Australian authors and this book does centre around their country. The genre is contemporary romance. I review each individual story. I originally reviewed the eARC and the authors were so thrilled, that a hardcopy was sent to me out of gratitude. Happy listening.

Welcome to Episode 39 listeners where I review an Australian contemporary fiction titled, Pick The Wildflowers by Tracy Lee Thompson. In today's episode I talk about 3 characters that I loved, plus 1 I didn't, the rating is 5 stars and I go into detail of what genres this book falls into. I was very fortunate to read this as an ARC which is now published and in return of a honest review I received a paperback copy of this book by the author.

In today's episode I'm reviewing an audiobook via NetGalley that is now published. We have two female protagonist and you will hear me say what I thought of them. However to balance this, I do mention a few other loved scenes. It is a 5 star review and the genre, historical fiction, more details on the podcast itself.

Welcome to Episode 37, where I review an ARC called Falling which was published on 2 June 2021, this is a thriller suspense and oh my gosh! It will make a perfect movie. Enter my studio and listen to find out more .... happy listening.

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Could you survive on your own in the wild, with every one out to make sure you don't live to see the morning? In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who lives alone with her mother and younger sister, regards it as a death sentence when she steps forward to take her sister's place in the Games. But Katniss has been close to dead before—and survival, for her, is second nature. Without really meaning to, she becomes a contender. But if she is to win, she will have to start making choices that weight survival against humanity and life against love. 

My description of blurb is included in my review this time.

Multiple mass-poisonings at pilgrimage sites throughout Europe. Sophie Pearson, a successful artist, created paintings of the horrific events before they occurred. There are more sketches, implying other attacks are yet to take place. What does Sophie know? Who does she know? A serial killer, leaving dead bodies in five-star hotel rooms in the city of Amsterdam. James Edwards, multi-billionaire and founder of the ALA - the Atheist Liaison Association - has an alibi for the time of the poison attacks. But is it a coincidence he's in Amsterdam at the time the serial killer hit? It is up to Chief of Europol Dave Johnson and police consultant and psychic medium Ben Smit to figure out if both cases are connected. They must unravel the ties between past and present, or more lives will be lost. One thing is for certain - they won't all make it to the finish line! Book 1 in the Ben Smit Series

Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert's books for years. Gilbert offers insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She asks us to embrace our curiosity and let go of needless suffering. She shows us how to tackle what we most love, and how to face down what we most fear. She discusses the attitudes, approaches, and habits we need in order to live our most creative lives. Balancing between soulful spirituality and cheerful pragmatism, Gilbert encourages us to uncover the “strange jewels” that are hidden within each of us. Whether we are looking to write a book, make art, find new ways to address challenges in our work, embark on a dream long deferred, or simply infuse our everyday lives with more mindfulness and passion, Big Magic cracks open a world of wonder and joy.

THE AMBER TRAP BLURB Murder on the High Seas. Thomas Thornton reads the newspaper article.   Can the murder of a young German man, fatally stabbed during a voyage out of London to Melbourne, have anything to do with the Thorntons? Alexandra's curiosity is piqued when a Prussian Count, who travelled on the same ship, shows up at Thornton Antiques in search of a rare amber postage stamp.   Alexandra Thornton and Benedict Archer have been married for one year. Benedict is estranged from his family, who own a vineyard in the Barossa Valley in South Australia. Alexandra urges him to try to heal the breach.    Murder. A strange count searching for a rare stamp. A missing opal. A family in turmoil. How are they all connected? When a dark secret of betrayal and loss is exposed, Alexandra finds her world shattered.

Welcome to Episode 27. My point of view is more on the podcast today, if you don't mind spoilers I've left the written synopsis here..... From the outside, everyone might think Fern and Rose are as close as twin sisters can be: Rose is the responsible one and Fern is the quirky one. But the sisters are devoted to one another and Rose has always been Fern's protector from the time they were small. Fern needed protecting because their mother was a true sociopath who hid her true nature from the world, and only Rose could see it. Fern always saw the good in everyone. Years ago, Fern did something very, very bad. And Rose has never told a soul. When Fern decides to help her sister achieve her heart's desire of having a baby, Rose realizes with growing horror that Fern might make choices that can only have a terrible outcome. What Rose doesn't realize is that Fern is growing more and more aware of the secrets Rose, herself, is keeping. And that their mother might have the last word after all...... Well that's all for now .... until next time ... bye

Welcome to Episode 26 where I give you my review on Wendy Hewlett's novel, Ailey of Skye. No blurb this time so the review is purely based on my personal view and opinion. I rated this one 5 stars and I highly recommend it. This was a personal pick of mine and bought from Amazon.com as an ebook. If you have time, and interested Wendy Hewlett has an Instagram page and on You Tube. On You Tube Wendy does little walk abouts around Scotland where she lives. Well that's all for now .... until next time ... bye.

Introducing the book title and author, I then move onto my review of what the book is about, some character analysis, commenting on the authors writing, what I rated it, genre and ending with the blurb.

I was given the ARC of When Jacarandas Bloom, which is now published, so you listen to my spin of the story, my thoughts, character analysis, star rating, recommendation, ISBN and where to buy and lastly finishing off with the blurb of the book.

Welcome podcats to Episode 23!! I'm reviewing today a book that's hot off the press ... yes an ARC I won as a giveaway on Instagram that launched this month!.... so listen up with your feet up, an entertaining blurb written by myself, a quote I picked out, my over thoughts of this book, plus you may want to get a pen handy as I dish out the IBN number. Thank you for popping by and listening.... until next time .... Bye!

My thoughts are given out as a blurb plus my overall opinion of Paired. Paired is now available on Amazon.com.

Welcome podcats to Episide 21. The Light Of Hope by C.N. Jannain. I explain where I found this ebook from. In my own words and not the blurb of the story, what the ebook is about. What I rated it. Lastly details of the ebook, where I bought it from, length of ebook, and what genre. Thank you so much for popping by and listening, until next time .... bye.

Welcome Podcats! Yes, I'm churning them out at the moment ... but not for long, I'm on a longer read with my current read. Today's episode is to do with a novella and keep listening if you are a Jane Austen fan ... I gave 5 stars for this quaint novella ... can be purchased through Amazon.com... although I picked it up as a free giveaway that the author does occasionally on Facebook .... alrighty, well thank you for popping by and listening ... until next time, bye.

Welcome podcats to Episode 19! This is a free ... yes FREE to download short story. Search for Ellen Read and in her website banner there is a category called short stories... take a look and download. I'm proud to say that I proofread BROKEN and it's such a lovely story about grief. This review/recommendation IS scripted to the time it was launched ... so bare with. Well into next time .... Bye.

Welcome podcats to Episode 18! .... and today I have for you a memoir, yes a memoir! Not a genre I delve into much. So in today's broadcast I tell you all about the trails and tribulations that the author, Ann Campanella and her family have gone through. Sit right down, listen up as there is more in this book as I reveal a few other details. Thank you for stopping by and listening ..... until next time .... bye!

Welcome back listeners to Episode 17 and today my book review/recommendation is an ARC, that now has been published and is called, The Inca's Curse. I recite the blurb and give my thoughts and recommendations to different genres. The Inca's Curse can be purchased through Amazon.com or search under Ellen Reads website. Thank you for popping by. Until next time. Bye.

Welcome podcats to Episode 16 where I'm reviewing and recommending a time slip romance novella. Details of where to buy is featured in the podcast. Again, thank you for stopping by and listening .. .... until next time. Bye.

Welcome Listeners to Episode 15, I've just reviewed a ARC called, A Nanny Called Alice by Barbara Hannay, now the release date for the ebook is 3 September 2020 and the genre is contemporary romance, keep listening to see who I recommend it to. Thank you do much for popping by and listening. Until next time ..... bye.

Thank you listeners for dropping by, we start by me mentioning where I purchased the book from and then going straight into the review, my take of the blurb this time, what I rated it and recommendations. Thank you again for popping by, until next time. Bye.

Welcome to Episode 13, The Muse by Jessie Burton. Today's podcast talks about how this book fell into my hands, my thoughts, my rating and who I recommend it to. Thank you very much for listening, until next time, bye.

Love Bites is a duology written by T L Clark, an Indie Author from England. In this episode I read the blurb, I say about my thoughts on this book, I rate it and then I recommend who will like it.

A Scripted Reading of two short stories that I personally picked. The Dragon Wakes by Ellen Read, which is a short story that follows on from The Dragon Sleeps. The Beached Whale is another I chose that is from Ellen Read and is a children's story for the age group of 3 - 7 years. Thank you for taking the time to listen, until next time, Bye.

Welcome listeners

Synopsis/blurb. What I thought of this book. What I rated it. Recommendation.

Catching The Last Tram is written by a New Zealand Indie Author by the name of Susan Holt, details of social media sights are mentioned in this episode. I talk about what the book is about, what I thought of this book, oops, I didn't mention the rating this time, so here it is, I gave a 5 star rating on this one. My review was quite short for this one, due to reading it in 2017 and reading from an old review on Goodreads. If you like Susan Holts writing I'm just to start her new book today. Thank you for stopping by and listening. Bye for now. Pauline

A scripted review, what I thought of this book, rating and recommendations. The two videos I mention in this podcast can be found on my blog page http://paulinereidbookreviewer.blogspot.com/2020/04/book-review-kiss-from-mr-fitzgerald-by.html?m=1 Thank you for listening, until next time have a good day

What the book is about and what I thought about the book, rating and recommendation. To found out more of Ellen Reads books, please take a moment to browse her website https://ellenread.com/ Thank you for listening

Scripted book review from me, what this book is about, what I thought of this book, what rating I gave it and who I would recommend it to.

What this book is about, the headings in this book, I recite a few lines of poetry in this book I liked, Rating System, Recommendation and where I bought this book from.

Introduction on the genre, what this book is about, what I thought of this book, ratings, recommendations to ... and this book is free https://ellenread.com/ if you go to Ellen Reads website and click "free short stories" that will get you there, also other free books available. Thank you listeners for joining in with me.

An Ordinary Man is a free short story and can be down loaded from Ellen Reads website. Link below https://ellenread.com/

What you can find on my podcasting channel. Have fun. Enjoy.

Scripted book review. What The Book Is About. What I Thought Of This Book. Rating. Recommendation to. Where to buy.