Jojo Moyes’ book about the Packhorse Librarians of Kentucky is a stirring tale about the power of friendship and the joy that books can bring
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How the Habs’ hockey win has made me happy and why Carey Price is a top bloke
Carey Price is my favourite Canadiens’ player but is also, in my opinion, a top bloke – read to find out why
The Underpainter by Jane Urquhart
The Underpainter is a character study of someone who views life from a distance, never fully engaging in its emotional landscape.
A Gracious Plenty by Sheri Reynolds
Sheri Reynolds has written a magical realism book about a woman trying to find her way in the world of the living but only finding comfort in the companionship of the Dead.
Perfect Little Children by Sophie Hannah
Sophie Hannah has created in Perfect Little Children a thriller which is tense, well-plotted and humorous.
The Horse Dancer by Jojo Moyes
The Horse Dancer is once more an example of why Jojo Moyes is one of my favourite authors.
Amazon Prime – The Great
Darkly entertaining, The Great is a black comedic satire that will make you laugh out loud but also disturb you with its depiction of the corrupting influence of absolute power
The Queen’s Gambit by Walter Tevis
With my interest more than piqued by the Netflix production, I was keen to read Walter Tevis’ portrayal of Beth Harmon, his chess playing prodigy.
World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji
Could this be The World’s Toughest Race? It certainly looks like it but it is also testament to the enduring human spirit and its ability to succeed.