-
You Will Not Have My Hate by Antoine Leiris
MoMo’s Book Diary recommends this remarkably honest memoir. Terrorist’s attacked the Bataclan Theatre in Paris in November 2015, killing 88 victims. One of these was Hélène Leiris. Hélène was a wife and mother. This memoir was written by Hélène’s husband, Antoine. The version I read had been translated from native French and is well written and I found it fascinating, while heartbreaking. I, along with thousands of others, read the letter which Antoine posted on…
-
Finding Heather by Alison Ragsdale
MoMo’s Book Diary loved Finding Heather and strongly recommends this absorbing novel set on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. Heather’s is finding it difficult to adjust to life without her husband who has died suddenly, leaving her with seven-year-old twins who need her to pull herself together. Heather decides to move back to Scotland where she knows she will get the support from her mother and brother. Once home in Scotland, Heather finds life on…
-
A Year And A Day by Isabelle Broom
MoMo’s Book Diary eagerly recommends Isabelle Broom’s wonderfully emotion packed “A Year And A Day”. Isabelle Broom has given us a captivatingly beautiful story set in Prague. Where the streets, people and architecture are seductively described in such a way that you can see, feel and taste the magnificent city. I have not been yet but the way the author tells the tale leaves me wanting to visit much more than a guidebook ever would.…
-
The Other Sister by Dianne Dixon
MoMo’s Book Diary highly recommends “The Other Sister” by Dianne Dixon as an exceptionally engaging read. “The Other Sister” is an incredibly complex novel and a must read for book lovers. This was my first Dianne Dixon book and wishing I had found this awesome author earlier. I was intrigued by the cover – an old brown suitcase on an old wooden chair – and the synopsis. I found the plot to be gripping and…
-
It’s a Wonderful Life by Julia Williams
MoMo’s Book Diary loved Julia Williams’ It’s a Wonderful Life and recommends this sparkling read. This is the first Julia Williams book I have read and I loved it! I will certainly be reading more of this author in future. I was initially drawn by the cover – there is just something about a Christmas cover that I just can’t resist – and the synopsis had me hooked. It is a book about second chances, appreciating…
-
Rather Be The Devil by Ian Rankin
MoMo’s Book Diary loved Ian Rankin’s “Rather Be The Devil” and highly recommends this excellent new release. I have always been a huge fan of Ian Rankin and his “Rebus” novels so you can imagine my excitement at finding this book available for review on NetGalley. Thank you NetGalley and Orion for approving me to read and review. The book begins with Rebus, now retired, having dinner with Deborah Quant in the Caledonian Hotel. Being there…
-
Private Investigations by Quintin Jardine
MoMo’s Book Diary loved Quintin Jardine’s Private Investigations and eagerly recommends this as a thrilling read. I have read most of the “Skinner” books, starting from the first one published back in the early 90s when I lived in Edinburgh. Now I live in the northern isles but am always drawn to books about southern and central Scotland. In this instalment we find former Chief Constable Bob Skinner has moved into the world of private investigation.…
-
The Sea Is Quiet Tonight: A Memoir by Michael H. Ward
MoMo Book Diary recommends Michael Ward’s The Sea Is Quiet as a very emotional memoir. Michael truly honors Mark’s memory with this memoir. “The Sea Is Quiet Tonight: A Memoir” tells a heartbreaking story that will have you hooked from the start. The author writes from the heart as he tells the wonderful yet brutally honest story of his relationship with his partner, Mark Halberstadt. Mark was the 100th person in Massachusetts to be diagnosed…
-
Learning to Love by Sheryl Browne
MoMo’s Book Diary loved Sheryl Browne’s “Learning to Love” and happily recommends this as an excellent heartwarming read!! I can’t recommend Learning to Love by Sheryl Browne highly or often enough. I loved the rollercoaster of emotions the author leads us on page after page. The way Sheryl Browne warmly brings each character to life with emotion which grows throughout the book. Alongside romance there is heartache, a touch of mystery, some humour and continual…
-
Out of Play by Joy Norstrom
MoMo’s Book Diary enjoyed Joy Norstrom’s “Out of Play” and recommends this great book which all LARP-widows will love! Joy Norstrom has written a great book here and it was a joy to read. The main characters, Gillian and Ralph, have hit a rocky patch in their marriage and Gillian is seeing a therapist who has some strange ideas but Gillian goes along with the plan – she is willing to try anything to save her marriage.…
-
The Girls Next Door by Mel Sherratt
My Review MoMo’s Book Diary highly recommends this as one of the best crime thriller books I have read this year! Mel Sherratt’s crime thriller “The Girls Next Door” is a thrilling mystery full of suspense which I was lucky enough to read in one day (as a back-seat passenger on a six-hour journey). I had not read any of this author’s books previously and found myself captivated by…
-
Destined: Lured into the shadow by Beatrice Sand
MoMo’s Book Diary enjoyed “Destined” and gladly recommends. If you enjoyed the Twilight saga you will love The Ambrosia Trilogy! Beatrice Sand’s debut novel “Destined” is the first part of The Ambrosia Trilogy. It is a truly awesome suspense read which kept me up until the early hours. The author introduces the characters with emotion and describes each scene perfectly. There is a continuous thread throughout the book…
-
Dark Water by Sara Bailey
MoMo’s Book Diary loved this psychologically intense novel and highly recommends “Dark Water” as an excellent read. Sara Bailey’s debut novel, Dark Water tells an exceptional and intriguing story set in beautiful, mysterious Orkney. I was drawn to the book as I have, myself, recently moved to Orkney and love reading fiction set in the islands. I did not know what to expect but was…
-
Girl Number One by Jane Holland
MoMo’s Book Diary was excited to read this book after reading the description. It is a good mystery which had me hooked from the start. Unfortunately, the author tends to get caught up in detail sometimes which makes it quite slow moving but the wonderfully atmospheric descriptions of the Cornish landscape kept me hooked. A gripping and satisfying read. I will read this author again. Synopsis There’s a body in the woods. At least, there was.…
-
Rescuing Rose by Nicola Marsh
MoMo’s Book Diary loves the Redemption series of books from Nicola Marsh and eagerly recommends Rescuing Rose. Rescuing Rose is Nicola Marsh’s the second release of her ‘Redemption’ series and begins where the first, Saving Sara, ended. Don’t worry if you haven’t read Saving Sarah yet as the author warmly introduces each character – but it does help set the bigger scene and you…
-
Saving Sara by Nicola Marsh
MoMo’s Book Diary loves the Redemption series of books from Nicola Marsh and eagerly recommends Saving Sara, the first in the series. I bought this book after reading some tweets about it and I loved it! Sara is grieving for her three-year-old daughter Lucy and her marriage and doesn’t know how to carry on. When her grandmother passes, Sara inherits her old cottage…
-
Subscribe
Subscribed
Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
MoMoBookDiary 
You must be logged in to post a comment.