The Origin of Me by Bernard Gallate, Book Review + Giveaway
Gallate's debut novel The Origin of Me is just the book I needed right now… A whimsical novel featuring a narrator who finds himself drawn to and immersed in a book! Gallate’s underlying theme is of understanding, accepting and embracing each of our unique traits. Continue reading our review >>
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Nicola May on The Gift of Cockleberry Bay + Worldwide Giveaway
We welcomed author Nicola May to discuss her new book The Gift of Cockleberry Bay, the third and final title in the #1 bestselling Cockleberry Bay series. Plus, Nicola is generously offering 5 ebook copies for worldwide giveaway! Learn more and ENTER NOW >>
I can personally recommend this series as I was thoroughly charmed by Book 1 The Corner Shop in Cockleberry Bay -- a delightful romantic comedy novel, cosy crime mystery and moving story of personal growth and transformation. I look forward to reading #2 and #3.
The Watermill by Arnold Zable, Review: Moving true stories of resilience
This being my first experience of Arnold Zable’s essay writing, I was immediately struck by the confluence of a talented observer’s objectivity and well-spring of empathy for people far and wide. His respect for lived experience, for the elderly. His appreciation of, and the value he ascribes to, the smallest moments, from a hand gesture that is a tell for a Holocaust survivor’s coping mechanism, to the perilous nature of the individual against the immensity of both nature and political/societal forces. Continue reading >>