Eva Glyn’s The Missing Pieces of Us, reviewed by Jan Baynham I enjoyed ‘The Missing Pieces of Us’ immensely. Eva Glyn takes us on an emotional journey with the two main characters, Izzie and Robin. I liked the way the themes of love, grief, loss, and memory are explored from each of their POVs. The …
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Aug 29
CARIADS’ CHOICE: BANK HOLIDAY REVIEW SPECIAL
- By Jane Cable in Book Reviews, Books, Cariads' Choice, Culture
Kitty Wilson’s Every Day in December, reviewed by Jane Cable I always feel August is a little early to read a Christmas book, but so evocative were the descriptions of sledging on tin trays and making snow angels I actually felt cold! Christmas, however, is just the backdrop to this heart-warming story and the characters …
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Jul 26
CARIADS’ CHOICE: JULY BOOK REVIEWS
- By Jane Cable in Book Reviews, Books, Cariads' Choice, Culture
Josephine Tey’s Brat Farrar, reviewed by Evonne Wareham A classic from 1949 by an acclaimed novelist and playwright, this is an impostor story loosely based on a Victorian cause célèbre – The Titchbourne Claimant. A long lost heir, presumed dead, emerges to inherit a fortune. It is made clear to the reader from the start …
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Jun 30
CARIADS’ CHOICE: JUNE BOOK REVIEWS, PART TWO
- By Jane Cable in Book Reviews, Books, Cariads' Choice, Culture
Lisa Hobman’s Under an Island Skye, reviewed by Morton S Grey I loved this book and wanted to make my own escape to the Isle of Skye! Tackles some difficult issues – bereavement, depression, divorce, children of divorce but in a way that carries you along wanting the characters to find their happiness. Believable characters …
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Jun 28
CARIADS’ CHOICE: JUNE BOOK REVIEWS, PART ONE
- By Jane Cable in Book Reviews, Books, Cariads' Choice, Culture
Audrey Davis’ Lost in Translation, reviewed by Jessie Cahalin A clever twist on the romantic comedy genre. It was wonderful to meet Charlotte and follow her new life in Switzerland with her husband and children. I adored the way the character found her voice and her identity and slowly changed. This story had me hooked …
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Feb 22
CARIADS’ CHOICE: FEBRUARY BOOK REVIEWS
- By Jane Cable in Book Reviews, Books, Cariads' Choice, Culture
Jill Barry The House Sitter, reviewed by Jessie Cahalin Characters’ actions are measured with precision in this gripping psychological thriller. The house sitter, Ruth Morgan, is complex and plans to be an integral part of the Deacons’ lives. ‘A fledgling idea trembles in the dark recesses of Ruth’s imagination… Up went the hand to stroke …
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Jan 25
CARIADS’ CHOICE SAINT DWYNWEN’S DAY REVIEW SPECIAL
- By Jane Cable in Book Reviews, Books, Cariads' Choice, Culture
Most people probably know that St Valentine is considered to be the patron saint of love, but did you know that Wales has its own equivalent? St Dwynwen’s day is celebrated on 25th January in the same sort of ways as her more famous counterpart – sending cards, giving flowers, having a special meal – …
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