Category Archives: Fiction

Reviews of the fictional books I have read

The Clockmakers Daughter by Kate Morton

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Kirk

I found this book in a place we were staying in Wales. It’s a book that spans people and ages. Based around a house called Birchwood Manor where in the summer of 1862, Edward Radcliffe takes a group of his … Continue reading →

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On The Beach by Nevil Shute

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Kirk

An apocalyptic book which was published in 1957. I heard this book being recommended by someone on Radio 4 so I went out and purchased it. I’m glad I did. Set in Australia after World War III and radioactive bombs … Continue reading →

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The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Kirk

A book about life. A book about regret. A book about perspective. I read this while I was on holiday and what a great book with some really important lessons in it.  There are a lot of people who struggle … Continue reading →

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Gods Behaving Badly by Marie Phillips

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Kirk

I read this when I was on holiday this week. It is the first fiction book I’ve read in a long time and I forget how much I enjoy a novel which brings the best sort of escapism and takes … Continue reading →

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Animal Farm by George Orwell

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Kirk

I have just realised this is the first fiction book I’ve read in 2 years. That needs to change. I love reading non fiction but think I need to balance it a bit better with fiction. Maybe that is why … Continue reading →

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