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#Bookreview Closer than You Think (A Broken Minds Thriller) by Lee Maguire (@TCKPublishing) A solid first novel for lovers of psychological suspense and Basset Hounds

Posted on November 18, 2019 by OlgaNunez 4 Comments

Hi, all: Today I bring you the review of a book that I got sent quite a while ago but had been hiding from me. I’ve finally got around to it, and I hope to catch up on some more that I’m sure are also buried under my long list. Sorry! Better late than never,

Posted in Book review, Book reviews adolescent mental health unit, depression, mystery, psychological suspense, psychologist, PTSD, stalking, suicide, TCK publishing, thriller, trauma

#TuesdayBookBlog THE CURIOUS HEART OF AILSA RAE by Stephanie Butland (@StMartinsPress) A coming of age story with a big heart

Posted on November 12, 2019 by OlgaNunez 5 Comments

Hi all: I bring you a book that although deceptively gentle, deals in pretty serious topics. Oh, and I was lucky enough to be invited to participate in the blog tour, so I can also share a sample at the end: The Curious Heart of Ailsa Rae by Stephanie Butland Description: For fans of Josie

Posted in Book review, Book reviews, Tuesday Book Blog Blogging, chronic illness, Edinburgh, Fringe Festival, heart condition, organ donations, Romeo and Juliet, tango, theatre, transplants

#Bookreview The Mother of the Brontës: When Maria Met Patrick by Sharon Wright (@penswordbooks) Highly recommended to Brontës fans and to early XIX century historians #literaryhistory

Posted on November 11, 2019 by OlgaNunez 20 Comments

Hi all: Those of you who follow me will know that I have shared my interest in the Brontës and my love for Haworth on many occasions already. And when I saw this book about their mother, I had to read it. And I am very happy I did. The Mother of the Brontës: When

Posted in Book review, Book reviews Bronte Sisters, Brontes, Hawoth, literary history, Maria Bronte, Patrick Bronte, Penzance, Sharon Wright, Thorton, XIXc

#TuesdayBookBlog Not My Father’s House: A Novel of Old New Mexico by Loretta Miles Tollefson Recommended to lovers of historical fiction, pioneer narrations, and women’s stories #historical fiction #RBRT

Posted on November 5, 2019 by OlgaNunez 8 Comments

Hi all: I bring you a review of one of the books from Rosie’s group and one I recommend to people who love historical fiction, especially stories of New Mexico and settlers. Not My Father’s House: A Novel of Old New Mexico by Loretta Miles Tollefson Suzanna hates everything about her New Mexico mountain home.

Posted in Book review, Book reviews, Tuesday Book Blog historical fiction, Mexico, New Mexico, postpartum depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder, trappers, United States, women's fiction, XIX century

#Bookreview STEALING THE SCREAM by Theodore Carter (@theodorecarter2) A fun read, unique, quirky, and full of love for art

Posted on November 4, 2019 by OlgaNunez 4 Comments

Hi all: Today I bring you the review of a book that I received a while back but had been hiding on my reader. Thankfully I found it because it’s a breath of fresh air and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Stealing the Scream by Theodore Carter In 2004, masked thieves stole Edvard Munch’s The Scream

Posted in Book review, Book reviews Art, art theft, modern art, Munch, museum, museums, painting, The Scream, Theodore Carter

#TuesdayBookBlog DEAD MEAT DAY 1. Nick Clausen(@NickClausen9) A quick read, full of frights, tension, and touches of dark humour

Posted on October 29, 2019 by OlgaNunez 8 Comments

Hi all: I bring you a book by an author I discovered recently, and I wanted to keep reading. And he gracefully obliged. It also seemed very appropriate for Halloween. Dead Meat Day 1. Nick Clausen The end of the world one day at a time In this new apocalyptic zombie series from the author

Posted in Book review, Book reviews Dead Meat series, horror, Nick Clausen, the Walking Dead, YA, zombies

#Bookreview THE 19TH CENTURY UNDERWORLD: CRIME, CONTROVERSY & CORRUPTION by Stephen Carver (@penswordbooks). A must read for anybody interested in London crime history

Posted on October 28, 2019 by OlgaNunez 6 Comments

Hi all: Today I bring you a review of a book that I think many of you will find interesting. And what a cover! The 19th Century Underworld: Crime, Controversy & Corruption by Stephen Carver Underworld n. 1. the part of society comprising those who live by organized crime and immorality. 2. the mythical abode

Posted in Book review, Book reviews, Non-fiction crime, History, Jack the Ripper, London history, non-fiction, pornography, prostitution, true crime, underworld

#TuesdayBookBlog JUNGLENOMICS: NATURE’S SOLUTIONS TO THE WORLD ENVIRONMENT CRISIS: A NEW PARADIGM FOR THE 21ST CENTURY & BEYOND by Simon M Lamb (@Junglenomics). A complex book with an incredibly simple and sound suggestion #RBRT

Posted on October 22, 2019 by OlgaNunez 8 Comments

Hi all: I bring you something quite unusual for me. You know I do read non-fiction books, but this one is quite out of my comfort zone, although it touches on a subject that worries most of us. Junglenomics: Nature’s Solutions to the World Environment Crisis: a New Paradigm for the 21st Century & Beyond

Posted in Book review, Book reviews, Tuesday Book Blog animal preservation, Economics, Ecosystem, Environmental Sciences, Evolution, Junglenomics, Market forces, nature, non-fiction, Pollution

#Bookreview #TheGiverOfStars by Jojo Moyes (@PenguinUKBooks) (JojoMoyesAuthor) Historical fiction where sisterhood wins the day. Highly Recommended

Posted on October 21, 2019 by OlgaNunez 12 Comments

Hi all: Today I bring you the newest book by a very well-known actor I hadn’t read yet. I had a great time with this one! The Giver Of Stars by Jojo Moyes DON’T MISS THE STANDALONE NEW NOVEL FROM JOJO MOYES, THE NO. 1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ME BEFORE YOU, AFTER YOU AND STILL ME ‘With

Posted in Book review, Book reviews #TheGiverOfStars, 1930s, historical fiction, Jojo Moyes, Kentucky Mountains, the Great Depression, The Horseback Librarians, WPA

#TuesdayBookBlog SEVEN LETTERS by J. P. Monninger (@StMartinsPress). A lyrical and romantic story set in a magical Ireland #sevenletters #bookblogtour

Posted on October 15, 2019 by OlgaNunez 6 Comments

Hi all: I’m very pleased to join in the book blog tour for an author I’d never read before, but I can tell you he writes beautifully! The first letter brings her to Ireland. The next six are a test of true love… SEVEN LETTERS A Novel By J.P. Monninger From the author of

Posted in Book review, Book reviews, Tuesday Book Blog academia, Blasket Islands, Ireland, Irish stories, Italy, J.P. Monninger, Love, PhD, refugees, romance, USA