Category Archives: Contemporary

Heart and Soul by Maeve Binchy

By Lisa on July 26, 2010 in Contemporary, Fiction | No Comments

Reviewed by L.D.Y. Trade (available in mass market), 452 pages, 2008 Rating: 9/10 Reason for Reading: My mom started collecting Maeve Binchy novels; when it got to half a dozen I figured I better actually read one and see why. … Continue reading →

Got You Back by Jane Fallon

By Lisa on March 5, 2009 in Chick-Lit, Contemporary, Fiction, Humour | No Comments

Reviewed by L.D.Y. Trade, 408 pages, 2008 Rating: 9/10 Look Inside: A peek at the first dozen chapters Reason for Reading: Chick lit? I’m probably there. British chick lit? I’m all yours. Synopsis: Stephanie lives a wonderful life with her … Continue reading →

Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles

By Lisa on March 3, 2009 in Contemporary, Fiction, Young Adult | No Comments

Reviewed by L.D.Y. Trade, 357 pages, 2009 Rating: 9/10 Reason for Reading: I occasionally like to check out teen books just to see what’s out there. Synopsis: Brittany Ellis appears to have it all – a perfect boyfriend, rich parents, … Continue reading →

Simple Wishes by Lisa Dale

By Lisa on February 28, 2009 in Contemporary, Fiction, Romance | No Comments

Reviewed by L.D.Y. Mass market, 374 pages, 2009 Rating: 9/10 Reason for Reading: Looking for a light read to check out during my exam week…we’ll see how choosing a novel over textbooks pans out in a few weeks. Synopsis: Adele … Continue reading →

The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly

By Lisa on February 27, 2009 in Contemporary, Fiction, Suspense, Thriller | No Comments

Reviewed by L.D.Y. Hardcover, 425 pages, 200 Rating: 9/10 Reason for Reading: Connelly is the man for busting out of reading slumps. Always good. Synopsis: Mickey Haller (who we first met in The Lincoln Lawyer) is a criminal defence lawyer … Continue reading →

The Little Giant of Aberdeen County by Tiffany Baker

By Lisa on February 10, 2009 in Contemporary, Fiction | No Comments

Reviewed by L.D.Y. Hardcover, 341 pages, 2009 Rating: 10/10 Reason for Reading: I love a good book about society’s ‘outsiders.’ Synopsis: Truly Plaice stretched her mother to epic proportions during her pregnancy before giving birth killed her, and she was … Continue reading →

Rock Bottom by Michael Shilling

By Lisa on February 3, 2009 in Contemporary, Fiction, Music | 1 Comment

Reviewed by L.D.Y. Trade, 400 pages, 2009 Rating: 9/10 Reason for Reading: The whole ‘fallen rock stars’ thing seemed like it would make a great story. Synopsis: The Blood Orphans had it all: a contract that paid them lots of … Continue reading →

Gods Behaving Badly by Marie Phillips

By Lisa on January 26, 2009 in Contemporary, Fantasy, Fiction, Mythology | No Comments

Reviewed by L.D.Y. Trade, 305 pages, 2007 Rating: 9/10 Reason for Reading: I loved Greek mythology when I was younger – and I guess I still do! Synopsis: The Greek gods of ancient times are alive and…living in London? Athena, … Continue reading →

Love and Other Natural Disasters by Holly Shumas

By Lisa on January 20, 2009 in Chick-Lit, Contemporary, Fiction | No Comments

Reviewed by L.D.Y. Trade, 341 pages, 2009 Rating: 8/10 Reason for Reading: My love of chick-lit; I liked the title. Synopsis: Eight months pregnant, Eve is shattered to discover that her husband, Jonathon, has been having an affair. But not … Continue reading →