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What do you call your other half?

What do you call your other half?

Posted on March 25, 2012March 30, 2012 by Alison
The other week Steve took a phone call and then passed it over to me, saying “I’ll just hand you over to my girlfriend.” Nothing wrong with that, of course, but at 41 I’m hardl... Read More
My 101 in 1001 list

My 101 in 1001 list

Posted on March 25, 2012March 22, 2018 by Alison
Just been updating a few of the things on my list. It’s increasingly looking like I won’t be able to complete everything on the list but I have done about a quarter of the things (but only... Read More
Review: Before I Go to Sleep

Review: Before I Go to Sleep

Posted on March 25, 2012March 30, 2012 by Alison
Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson My rating: 3 of 5 stars This works on the same premise as the film 50 First Dates but is far more sinister. A woman wakes up in a strange bedroom, next to a strange... Read More
Review: The Mozart Conspiracy

Review: The Mozart Conspiracy

Posted on March 21, 2012March 30, 2012 by Alison
The Mozart Conspiracy by Scott Mariani My rating: 4 of 5 stars The second book in the Ben Hope series and the second Scott Mariani I’ve read. A roller coaster of a thriller involving Mozart, Fre... Read More
Review: 50 Reasons to Say Goodbye

Review: 50 Reasons to Say Goodbye

Posted on March 21, 2012March 30, 2012 by Alison
50 Reasons to Say Goodbye by Nick Alexander My rating: 3 of 5 stars Another Kindle freebie and a book I wasn’t sure what I’d make of but actually it was very enjoyable. The story revolves ... Read More
Review: In Search Of Adam

Review: In Search Of Adam

Posted on March 21, 2012March 30, 2012 by Alison
In Search Of Adam by Caroline Smailes My rating: 4 of 5 stars I picked this up as a freebie on my Kindle ages ago and stored it away in my Freebies folder meaning to read it some day …. So glad ... Read More
My O2 Joggler - all pimped up and ready to go!

My O2 Joggler – all pimped up and ready to go!

Posted on March 9, 2012March 9, 2012 by Alison
A couple of years ago I wrote a review of the O2 Joggler, which I bought when O2 reduced the price to £50 for a while. For those who’ve never come across a Joggler, it’s a 7″ digita... Read More
Watch out if you cancel your Sky subscription (AKA Sky sucks!)

Watch out if you cancel your Sky subscription (AKA Sky sucks!)

Posted on February 27, 2012April 17, 2012 by Alison
I’ve been having wrangles with Sky over the cancellation of my account with them …. I’ve just sent their complaints department the following very long email which explains the situat... Read More
Back from Dahab :(

Back from Dahab :(

Posted on February 20, 2012March 30, 2012 by Alison
Just back from a wonderful week in Dahab, Egypt where we lazed, snorkelled, scuba dived and quad biked. Full report to follow but here are a couple of pics.... Read More
Review: The Alchemist's Secret

Review: The Alchemist’s Secret

Posted on February 18, 2012March 30, 2012 by Alison
The Alchemist’s Secret by Scott Mariani My rating: 4 of 5 stars Picked this up cheap on Kindle as it sounded like a good holiday read and I wasn’t disappointed. I love all the conspiracy t... Read More
Review: Wedding Tiers

Review: Wedding Tiers

Posted on February 18, 2012March 30, 2012 by Alison
Wedding Tiers by Trisha Ashley My rating: 1 of 5 stars Having read and enjoyed Tricia Ashley’s “Twelve Days of Christmas” I had high hopes for this book – but was sadly disappo... Read More
Review: Me Before You

Review: Me Before You

Posted on February 18, 2012March 30, 2012 by Alison
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes My rating: 5 of 5 stars I have to admit I didn’t really pay much attention to the blurb about this book before I downloaded it for my Kindle to read on holiday. IR... Read More
Review: Jo Nesbo Collection: The Redbreast, The Snowman, The Devil's Star

Review: Jo Nesbo Collection: The Redbreast, The Snowman, The Devil’s Star

Posted on February 18, 2012March 30, 2012 by Alison
Jo Nesbo Collection: The Redbreast, The Snowman, The Devil’s Star by Jo Nesbø My rating: 4 of 5 stars This review relates to The Devil’s Star which doesn’t appear to be listed on he... Read More
Review: The Girl Who Couldn't Say No

Review: The Girl Who Couldn’t Say No

Posted on February 5, 2012March 30, 2012 by Alison
The Girl Who Couldn’t Say No by Tracy Engelbrecht My rating: 3 of 5 stars I enjoyed this Kindle book about the life of a girl who got pregnant at 14, but I would have liked it to go a little dee... Read More
Review: Into the Darkest Corner

Review: Into the Darkest Corner

Posted on January 28, 2012March 30, 2012 by Alison
Into the Darkest Corner by Elizabeth Haynes My rating: 5 of 5 stars Picked this up as a freebie on Kindle ages ago, stuck it in my “freebies I may or may not get round to reading one day” ... Read More
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