1Q84 – Book 3 – August Book Club Discussion
We’ve made it to the end! How did you go? Did you finish the whole trilogy in a single month? Or are you joining in a little later? **WARNING** The discussion p...
Review: ‘Nevernight’ – Jay Kristoff 2016
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Best new fantasy series of 2016. I love this brutal novel with all the darkest corners of my heart. Undeniably compelling, there is some...
Book Lover’s Guide to Greece: Thessaloniki & Surrounds
A Book Lover’s Guide to Greece: Thessaloniki and Surrounds *Edit* Updated 6 January 2025 Thessaloniki is a city of contrast, with a long history of conquest and...
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: ‘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 ...