Book Reviews
The Tattooist of Auschwitz
In 1942, Lale Sokolov arrived in Auschwitz-Birkenau. He was given the job of tattooing the prisoners marked for survival – scratching numbers into his fellow victims’ arms in indelible ink to create what would become one of the most potent symbols of the Holocaust.
A fantastic book from start to finish. It must be incredibly difficult to put into words the true horrors of the concentration camp, but Heather Morris does an admirable job. She masterfully intertwines a beautiful love story, with the darkness of this abhorrent moment in history. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in a human story; every facet of humanity, both good and bad, is evidenced in this story. Amazing strength and resilience portrayed on every page. A true love story, I can not wait to read the next books Cilla and Three Sisters.
The Lady in the Bay Window: A true story of a haunted Sheffield home
Welcome to the world of paranormal activity in a residential home. In ‘The Lady in the Bay Window,’ William C. Grave takes you on a hair-raising journey through 25 true stories of unexplained occurrences in his home.
William C. Grave, a dedicated father and senior area manager at a prominent car manufacturer in Sheffield, England, embarked on a journey into writing fueled by a desire to reciprocate the support his family received during his mother’s cancer battle.
In his debut book, William shares 25 true stories from his haunted home, skilfully weaving gripping narratives with sceptical analysis. Notably, his efforts have contributed to fundraising for Cavendish Cancer Care.
A fascinating read about a Sheffield ghostly home ! I could not put this book down. The fact that so many different people have witnessed and experienced paranormal events at the house says a lot. Although the writer is an amateur I found the book very easy to read and felt totally absorbed in the spooky stories.
Bonus is that proceeds from the book sales go to Charity.
Promise Me
A witty, heart-warming story of love, life and second chances set in the idyllic Cotswolds
by Jill Mansell
Such a heart-warming read. The thing with Jill Mansell books is they are the literary equivalent of a blanket and hot chocolate. Relatable and likeable characters in gorgeous settings and very traditionally English, you can almost smell the frosty air and damp country lanes in this one!
Bittersweet at points but also many many laugh out loud moments a bit of something for everyone.
The characters are well drawn, some are nicer than others, they have human foibles, they make bad decisions, get their wires crossed and have insecurities, just as we all do, it makes for compelling reading. The rural setting, populated by a lot of friendly and sometimes, overly interested people, makes it a delight to read.
It is a predictable romance but the journey you go on to get to the end makes you smile, a lot.
