A collection of 16 short stories and 10 poems that explore several themes going from space exploration, time travel to mythology and supernatural events that will make you sleep with the lights on.
The Letter for the King (De brief voor de koning #1) by Tonke Dragt
A beautiful novel that radiates pureness and sweetness through and through. A powerful message that unlocks powerful emotions and thoughts. This is the story of Tiuri, a squire that finds the hard way that his destiny is very different than the one he had planned. On the eve of becoming a knight, Tiuri makes the… Continue reading The Letter for the King (De brief voor de koning #1) by Tonke Dragt
Fred’s Funeral by Sandy Day
A sweet novella that teaches us that we need to value people when they’re alive. Fred Sadler just died of old age in his nursing home. After serving in WW1, Fred returned home struggling to cope with everything he saw. After getting in one of the too many problems, especially with alcohol, he’s placed in… Continue reading Fred’s Funeral by Sandy Day
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
If you’re like me and never cry with books, I will tell you now there’s a first time for everything. Set in the Age of Heroes, The Song of Achilles re-tells the story of one of the most famous names of the time, Achilles, told in the eyes of Patroclus, Achilles’ best friend and lover.… Continue reading The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Reality Gold by Tiffany Brooks
A top novel with a top, refreshing story. Riley Ozaki was once a normal teenage girl trying to survive high school. When misinterpretation of her school paper turns her calm life into a hell of bullying, both in reality and online, and public-shaming, Riley decides to join a competition in a deserted island with… Continue reading Reality Gold by Tiffany Brooks
Egyptian Enigma (Dr Pimms, Intermillennial Sleuth, #3) by L.J.M. Owen
A nice mystery that goes deep into Egypt mixing the ancient world and the modern times perfectly! Among the treasures of the Cairo museum, Dr Elizabeth Pimms, archaeology fan and unenthusiastic librarian recently returned to Egypt, makes a discovery. Cryptic symbols on the corner of a papyrus lead to the discovery of several unidentified mummies.… Continue reading Egyptian Enigma (Dr Pimms, Intermillennial Sleuth, #3) by L.J.M. Owen
Flowers and Foul Play (A Magic Garden Mystery #1) by Amanda Flower
Another great book by Amanda Flower! Fiona Knox hasn’t been easy as of late. After losing her flower shop and her husband to their cake decorator, she’s in desperate need of change. She flies to Scotland looking for a new beginning as she inherits her godfather’s cottage and a possible magic walled garden. But when… Continue reading Flowers and Foul Play (A Magic Garden Mystery #1) by Amanda Flower
The Missing Masterpiece (Dorothy Martin #19) by Jeanne M. Dams
A nice, quick, cosy read that can be finished in a day. Dorothy Martin goes to France, supposedly with her husband Alan Nesbitt, a retired police inspector, but things don’t go as planned. Instead, he breaks his ankle and is held back in England. While waiting for him, Dorothy explores Mont Saint- Michel and goes… Continue reading The Missing Masterpiece (Dorothy Martin #19) by Jeanne M. Dams
The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers
A great collection of classic horror stories that are definitely worth it. I was expecting just one type of story so I was a bit disappointed to read others while the title indicated otherwise. Even so, they were pleasant to read and I enjoyed them more than I thought I would. The novel consists of… Continue reading The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers
Fawkes by Nadine Brandes
What.a.read! This is one of those books that you stay up all night reading. Thomas Fawkes has a problem: he’s turning to stone from the Stone Plague that infected his eye. If he doesn’t do something about it, he will turn into a statue. When a solution presents itself, it might be the craziest plot… Continue reading Fawkes by Nadine Brandes