Gin and Bookish

A journey through a life of books


  • You’d Look Better as a Ghost by Joanna Wallace

    September has been an incredibly busy month and I, ashamedly, find myself behind with my reading and blogging commitments. A new term and new classes are one thing, but my eldest has headed off for the first time to university, so I’m suffering somewhat from anxiety and a feeling of empty-nest syndrome, so I am… Continue reading

  • Without Trace by Leigh Russell

    Once again, thanks so much to Anne Cater from Random Things Book Tours for inviting me to take part in this. All views and opinions are my own. As you all know, crime thrillers are my go-to genre and I was excited to dive into this one. Having read and reviewed another similar book recently… Continue reading

  • Her, Too by Bonnie Kistler

    Many thanks to Anne Cater (Random Things Blog Tours) and No Exit Press for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review. About the book Defending an accused rapist, a high-powered lawyer learns firsthand theterrible truth about her client . . . a discovery that propels her on a quest for… Continue reading

  • Fair Rosaline by Natasha Solomons

    The Blurb Romeo Montague is handsome and charming and the first time he sees young Rosaline Capulet, who has secretly snuck into his family’s masquerade summer ball, he falls instantly in love. At first Rosaline is unsure of Romeo’s attentions but with her father determined that she join the nunnery, Romeo offers her the chance… Continue reading

  • The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett

    From the cover Open the safe deposit box. Inside you will find research material for a true crime book. You must read the documents, then make a decision. Will you destroy them? Or will you take them to the police? Everyone knows the story of the Alperton Angels: the cult-like group who were convinced one… Continue reading

  • Dig Two Graves by Heather Peck

    My thanks to Anne Cater and Random Things Blog Tours for inviting me to be review this book. All views are my own. About the Book This is the fifth installment of the DCI Greg Geldard Norfolk Mystery Series from award-winning author Heather Peck. In this installment Greg stumbles upon the gruesome murder of a… Continue reading

  • Killer Bodies by Heleen Kist

    Once again, thanks so much to Anne Cater and Random Things Tours for my advance copy of the book. All views within this review are my own. The Blurb In a prestigious Edinburgh apartment building, gym receptionist Evie whiles away long hours doodling the deaths of residents who’ve annoyed her. On her birthday of all… Continue reading

  • The Dive by Sara Ochs

    The Blurb Escape to paradise.Scuba diving instructor Cass leads her students out for their first dive off the beautiful coast of Koh Sang, Thailand’s world-famous party island. It’s supposed to be a life-changing experience, but things quickly spiral out of control… Leave your secrets behind.By the time she gets back to the shore, one of… Continue reading

  • The Whole Tooth: Stories from The Singing Dentist guaranteed to make your smile better

    Many thanks to Anne Cater, Octopus Books and Random Things Tours for the copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All views are my own. Dr Milad Shadrooh has made a great name for himself as The Singing Dentist, clocking up 148k followers on YouTube. He has appeared on television numerous times,… Continue reading

  • Bad Men: Julie Mae Cohen

    I have a badge! (Thank you Theakstons Crime and Harrogate International Festivals Thank you to Netgalley and Bonnier Books UK for the chance to review this book. Oh. My. Word. I absolutely love this book. Feminism. Kill the patriarchy. Literally. If ever I find myself in bother, I want Saffy on my side. Unfortunately, this… Continue reading

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Suzanne's books

Boy Parts
really liked it
Boy Parts by Eliza Clark is described as a ‘pitch-black comedy both shocking and hilarious, fearlessly exploring the taboo regions of sexuality and gender roles in the twenty-first century.’ To say that it does what it says on the tin wo…
The Only One Left
really liked it
Thanks so much to Netgalley and Hodder & Stoughton for sending me this ARC to read and review. I am already familiar with Riley Sager’s work after receiving ‘Survive the Night’ as a gift from a student last year, so I was very excited w…
Banyan Moon
really liked it
Thank you to Netgalley and Quercus for the advanced copy and allowing me to read and review before publication. Banyan Moon tells the interwoven stories of three generations of women of Vietnamese heritage; grandmother Minh, mother Hu’o…
The White Owl of Thicklewood Hall: Trussel and Gout: Paranormal Investigations No. 3
really liked it
Trussel and Gout are back in this thrilling third instalment from MA Knights, and this time, they’re looking at a sadistic owl terrorising the forest around Thicklewood Hall. Once again, there is an eclectic cast of characters – a suspi…
Something in the Woodshed: Trussel and Gout: Paranormal Investigations No. 2
it was amazing
Another fabulous little read from M.A.Knights sees Clementine make her way to stay with Mr Gout as his apprentice. Things are not as they seem when Clementine arrives at Oystercatcher Cottage – there’s a strange feeling of being follow…

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