Category Archives: Book Review

Book Reviews from our guest reviewers. They share their experiences of a recent book they have read, blog readers can read, comment & discuss their own opinions.

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Posted on May 17, 2013 by ajones

Crusaders takes quite a crusade to read – perfect for long holidays in the north of England but don’t be fooled by its historical name, this novel is very relevant to its setting in the 1980s and today. It follows … Continue reading →

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Eddie’s Wonderful Life

Posted on May 9, 2013 by ajones

Review of Mitch Albom’s “The Five People You Meet In Heaven“ I chose this book somewhat because of its clean line cover and because Mitch Albom was the AwesomeBooks Author of the month, and Tuesdays with Morrie seemed like depressing non fiction … Continue reading →

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Review of Shatter Me

Posted on April 10, 2013 by ajones

By trajce kuzmanov, reviewed on 09/04/2013 I finished reading Shatter me a week ago. And I still remember the good parts of it. That means I remember the whole book. Because It was full of great moments. Juliette’s touch is lethal. Her … Continue reading →

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AwesomeBooks Interview: Linda Gillard

Posted on January 29, 2013 by AwesomeBooks

Linda Gillard author of Star Gazing (check out one review here) was one author we felt we had to interview. Whether you are a fan or newly introduced; read what she had to say here: 1. What are you reading at … Continue reading →

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Is Admat real?

Posted on January 20, 2013 by AwesomeBooks

After reading some books by Gail Carson Levine (Fairest, Ella Enchanted, etc) one expects a certain quality standard on fairytale retellings that only she can give and I say this because Levine is the only author I know that while … Continue reading →

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Another fantastic tale of Bartimaeus

Posted on November 28, 2012 by AwesomeBooks

( minor spoilers for the first three books) I have to admit that Jonathan Stroud successfully made me a fan of Bartimaeus in book one, The Amulet of Samarka, and I have been reading Bartimaeus story ever since. Three books have … Continue reading →

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More than an Ocean Crossing…

Posted on November 26, 2012 by ajones

A Dip in The Ocean: A review by Matthew McLarty, If you enjoy maritime adventure stories the slightly less mainstream sub-genre of Ocean Rowing is a great topic to venture into. Sarah Outen’s “A Dip in the Ocean” is my favourite … Continue reading →

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Classic Book for Christmas

Posted on November 12, 2012 by DawnE

If you’re looking for a festive read or thinking of buying some cheap books as stocking-fillers for other people, you’ll soon find that there are plenty of seasonal options available. Therefore, we here at AwesomeBooks thought we would provide you … Continue reading →

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Star Gazing

Posted on October 19, 2012 by AwesomeBooks

Blind since birth, and widowed by the Piper Alpha disaster at a young age, Marianne now lives in quiet anonymity with her sister in Edinburgh, until Keir Harvey walks into her life, bringing a whole new world to her attention. … Continue reading →

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Holiday Nirvana

Posted on October 14, 2012 by ajones

Have you ever thought what might comprise a perfect literary day? Perhaps Breakfast at Blandings Castle, 9 holes of golf with James Bond, then lunch with Rumpole? A siesta followed by tea with Jane Marple or a walk with some … Continue reading →

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