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Catch-Up Quickies 19

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Books about books, Books About Writing, Catch-Up Quickies, Crime / Suspense, Criticism / Analysis, Essays, Family / relationships, Historical fiction, Inspirational / Uplifting, Love, Medical, Mystery, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Sci Fi, Self-help, Series, Space

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 19 →

Madam Tulip and the Rainbow’s End

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Cosy Mystery, Family / relationships, Humour, Paranormal / Occult, Series

*I received a free ARC of this book, with thanks to the author. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: On the private island of a rich banker, a young and talented stonemason falls from a cliff. A tragic accident? Or murder? The dead man’s sister is obsessed with justice and … Continue reading Madam Tulip and the Rainbow’s End →

Catch-Up Quickies 15

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Catch-Up Quickies, Contemporary Fiction, Crime / Suspense, European, Family / relationships, Fantasy, Gothic, Growing Up, Historical fiction, Humour, Mental Health, Mystery, Myths & Legends, Paranormal / Occult, Romance, Teen, UK, Witchcraft / Dark Magic, Young Adult

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 15 →

Blog Tour: Monster Max and the Marmalade Ghost – Robin Bennett

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Children's Books, Fantasy, Friendship, Middle-grade, Series

*I received a free copy of this book with thanks to the author and Rachel Gilbey at Rachel’s Random Resources blog tours. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: Max and Peregrine are volunteering at an old people’s home, when strange things start to happen: one resident is walking on the ceiling; one is riding their … Continue reading Blog Tour: Monster Max and the Marmalade Ghost – Robin Bennett →

Catch-Up Quickies 14

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Catch-Up Quickies, Chick Fic, Contemporary Fiction, Death / Bereavement, Family / relationships, Fantasy, Humour, Memoir, Metaphysical, Non-Fiction, Parallel universe, Romance, Self-help, Space

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 14 →

Blog Tour: A Surprise Party & four other stories – Milo McGivern

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Animals, Children's Books, Friendship, Humour, Short Stories

*I received a free copy of this book with thanks to the author and Kelly Lacey of Love Books Tours.  The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: On a mysterious and far away island, strange things are happening. With no people in sight, a wonderful collection of talking animals are having extraordinary, funny adventures. … Continue reading Blog Tour: A Surprise Party & four other stories – Milo McGivern →

Catch-Up Quickies 10

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Action / Thriller, Art, Catch-Up Quickies, Children's Books, Contemporary Fiction, Crime / Suspense, Ecological/environmental issues, Family / relationships, Fantasy, Humour, Magical Realism, Police Procedural, Romance, Sci Fi, Short Stories, Space, Surreal

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 10 →

Catch-Up Quickies 7

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Action / Adventure, Action / Thriller, Catch-Up Quickies, Children's Books, Crime / Suspense, Fairytale, Fantasy, Gothic, Humour, Middle-grade, Mystery, Myths & Legends, Psychological, Short Stories

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 7 →

Blog Tour: On the Seventh Day – Mark Wilson

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Humour, Paranormal / Occult, Religious / Spiritual, Satire

*I received a free copy of this book with thanks to the author and to Zoé of Zooloo’s Book Tours.  The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: God is furious. He has run out of patience with humans and decided that our time is over. We've had our chance and it's back … Continue reading Blog Tour: On the Seventh Day – Mark Wilson →

Catch-Up Quickies 3

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Addiction, Books about books, Catch-Up Quickies, Contemporary Fiction, Crime / Suspense, Death / Bereavement, Family / relationships, Fantasy, Friendship, Historical fiction, Humour, Love, Magical Realism, Memoir, Mental Health, Mystery, Myths & Legends, Non-Fiction, Romance, Self-harm

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 3 →