Christmas is upon us once again all too soon!Atime for giving…. and receiving.With gifts to purchase and vouchers to spend…. butwhat books to buy? I have done a quick round up of some ofmy favourites over this year to bear inmindwhen the long winter nights come a calling…. Happy Reading!
The SilentCompanions by LauraPurcell This is something a little different; a tantalizingly creepyVictorian ghost story set inNewEngland.Adead newlywed, resentful servants and hostile servants set the scene. Inside a locked roomof Elsie’s new abode sits awooden figure – the silent companion – bearing a remarkable resemblance to Elsie.
Everyone is fearful of this figure and it turns out there is something very sinister at large. Forme therewere echoes of that haunting classic ‘Rebecca’.
UncommonTypeby TomHanks Awonderful collection of 17 genuine, heartfelt and often hilarious stories about love, life, family and friendship, oh and odd guest appearance of a
typewriter or two for goodmeasure. You are definitely in safe hands as Tomguides you through the lives of average allAmerican families finding theirmagic in everyday ventures and delivering the perfect sprinkle of wonderment leaving youwanting another helping.
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ThreeThingsAboutElsie by JoannaCannon Following on fromthe success of ‘The TroublewithGoats and Sheep’, this novel sees two elderly ladies, Florence and Elsie, living in a sheltered facility setting out to solve amystery,which takes them back and forth through time.Old age and life long friendship form the centre of this charming story; secrets, loss,memories and the nostalgia of themomentswe cling on to.Very thought provoking and humorous.
DearMrsBirdby A.J.Pearce This is a debut novel set in London duringWorldWar IIwhere an adventurous Emmy takes on the role of an advice columnist
