#BookReview Nursing Through the Years: Care and Compassion at the Royal London Hospital by Loretta B Bellman, Sue Boase, Sarah Rogers, Barbara Stuchfield A highly recommended journey through the last 80 years of nursing in a UK hospital.

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Hi all: Another jewel from Pen & Sword, especially for those of us interested in the Caring Professions: Nursing Through the Years: Care and Compassion at the Royal London Hospital by Loretta B Bellman, Sue Boase, Sarah Rogers, Barbara Stuchfield Nursing has always been a challenging but rewarding profession. As part of the core healthcare
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#Bookreview Voices of the Second World War: A Child’s Perspective by Sheila A Renshaw (@penswordbooks). A must read for children and adults.

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Hi all: I bring you another book by Pen & Sword, one that I know will interest many of you. Voices of the Second World War: A Child’s Perspective by Sheila A Renshaw Voices of the Second World War: A Child’s Perspective is a collection of firsthand accounts from people who experienced the Second World
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#TuesdayBookBlog THE OTHER HALF OF AUGUSTA HOPE by Joanna Glen (@JoannaGlenBooks) (@HarperCollins) . A lyrical book full of feeling and “duende”

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Hi all: I bring you a wonderful book today. Truly wonderful. The Other Half of Augusta Hope: Meet this summer’s most extraordinary heroine by Joanna Glen THIS IS A STORY FOR ANYONE WHO HAS EVER FELT LIKE THEY DON’T BELONG ‘Keep the tissues close’ Good Housekeeping  ‘A beautifully written debut novel with unforgettable characters and an
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#Bookreview GREAT BRITISH FAMILY NAMES AND THEIR HISTORY: WHAT’S IN A NAME? by John Moss (@penswordbooks) #history

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Hi all: I bring you a review for a book that I think is a great reference book for those of us always eager to find new sources of information. Great British Family Names and Their History: What’s in a Name? by John Moss. For better or worse, what we are is often determined by
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#TuesdayBookBlog THE SILENT PATIENT by Alex Michaelides (@NetGalley) An intriguing read, but not an accurate depiction of mental healthcare.

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Hi, all: Today I bring you a book that is proving very popular, although… The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides An intriguing read, but not an accurate depiction of mental healthcare. Read the Sunday Times and No.1 New York Times bestselling, record-breaking 2019 thriller that everyone is talking about – soon to be a major film. ‘Terrific’ – THE TIMES Crime Book of
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#Bookreview 2,000 YEARS OF MANCHESTER by Kathryn Coase (@penswordbooks). Packed with facts and curio, a fun read and an excellent reference book

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Hi all: A book I thoroughly enjoyed for this Monday. 2,000 Years of Manchester by Kathryn Coase. This is not a chronological history of Manchester with lists of facts and figures. Rather, it is an eclectic mix of fact, fiction, legend and myth which presents the history of Manchester from its beginnings as a Roman
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#Bookreview A HISTORY OF TREES by Simon Wills (@WillsyWriter) (@penswordbooks) The perfect gift for nature. #non-fiction

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Hi all: Another different offering from me, and I think it will make a great gift: A History of Trees by Simon Wills The perfect gift for nature lovers who enjoy amusing trivia, stories, and photographs. Have you ever wondered how trees got their names? What did our ancestors think about trees, and how were they used in
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#TuesdayBookBlog LEGACY (PROJECT RENOVA #4) by Terry Tyler (@TerryTyler4) The brightest jewel in the series recommended to those who love complex storytelling. #post-apocalyptic

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Hi all: Today I bring you the fourth book in a trilogy! Yes, what can I say? We writers sometimes can’t let go. Best laid plans and all that. To be honest, I hope the author keeps going… Legacy (Project Renova #4) by Terry Tyler ‘Out of all the death and destruction has come the
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#TuesdayBookBlog THE LAST THING SHE SAID by Rachel Walkley (@RachelJWalkley) #RBRT A beautifully written feel-good story.

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Hi all: I bring you a book by one of the authors I discovered though Rosie’s team. This is the second of her novels and… she’s a keeper! The Last Thing She Said by Rachel Walkley. Women’s fiction with a touch of the paranormal. A beautifully written feel-good story. “Beware of a man named Frederick
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#Bookreview ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL by Sara Vaughan (@SVaughanAuthor) A great courtroom drama/psychological thriller that will keep you thinking #MeToo

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Hi, all: This is a book that I’d recommend to those of you who prefer non-seasonal reads this time of the year. The book kept me thinking, and I’ve decided to add a reflection that I did not think belonged in the review (I know my reviews are legendary for their length, but there have
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