Review: ‘The Pursuit of Love’ – Nancy Mitford 1945
3.5 stars, for a book I neither loved nor loathed, but can appreciate. The Pursuit of Love is a wildly over-the-top tale of the love affairs and the lives of an...
1Q84 – Book 2 – August Book Club Discussion
Let’s discuss Book 2 of 1Q84! Read through my discussion prompts below, then add your thoughts on those or anything else you felt was important to you. Feel fre...
Review: ‘Coraline’ – Neil Gaiman 2002
My rating: 4 of 5 stars A delightfully dark tale for readers young and old. Coraline explores respect, family bonds, independence and bravery, with humour and m...
1Q84 – Book 1 – August Book Club Discussion
Let’s discuss Book 1 of 1Q84! Read through my discussion prompts below, then add your thoughts on those or anything else you felt was important to you. Feel fre...
Review: ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ – John Tiffany & Jack Thorne 2016
My rating: 4 of 5 stars A wonderful chance to return to the world I adore, not without its issues, but still incredibly enjoyable. First of all, this is a play....
Review: ‘The Sudden Appearance of Hope’ – Claire North 2016
My rating: 3 of 5 stars Brilliant premise and exploration of some interesting ideas, that unfortunately didn’t quite have enough depth to draw me into the story...
‘The Sudden Appearance of Hope’ July Book Club Discussion
Let’s discuss The Sudden Appearance of Hope! Read through my discussion prompts below, then add your thoughts on those or anything else you felt was important t...
August 2016 – January 2017 Book Club Reading Schedule
Below is a list of the books for the Babbling Book Club from August 2016 until January 2017, to help plan our reading for the next 6 months. August ...
Review: ‘Wonder’ – R. J. Palacio 2012
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Everyone should read this charming, brilliant novel about growing up, fitting in, standing out, and the love that makes life worthwhile....
Review: ‘The Water Knife’ – Paolo Bacigalupi 2015
4.5 stars. Brutal, unforgiving and raw. The Water Knife plunges you into action and doesn’t let up until the very last sentence. This novel is a speculative sci...