Maggie Reads

This book was recommended to me some time ago, however, for some reason the title didn't grab me, and I didn't even get as far as reading the blurb.  Generally I find the blurb one of the most important factors in choosing a book.  A clever outline of the story, without giving too much away.  For some reason this book just passed me by, or rather I passed on the book. More recently I posted on Facebook, asking for book recommendations.  I often do this - it's another easy way of finding out what my peers are reading, and more importantly if a book is any good.  Eleanor Oliphant sprang up again. I was intrigued this time enough to look the book up on Amazon and to read the blurb.  "Eleanor Oliphant leads a simple life.  She wears the same clothes to work every day, eats the same meal deal for lunch every day and buys the same two bottles of vodka to drink...…", well I read the last bit twice, a clear indicator that Eleanor did not lead a simple life...

Hi, I'm Maggie (well not really, it's a nickname my husband gave to me when we were first dating). Welcome to my blog. I've enjoyed books from the moment I could pick one up and turn the pages.  My childhood was full of Secret Seven and Famous Five, my pre-teen years were Judy Blume and my teenage years included plenty of Jilly Cooper. Thankfully my reading choice has developed as I've got older. I particularly enjoy psychological thrillers, crime and drama. I use GoodReads and various online book clubs to assist with choosing new books, and these days I mainly read on a Kindle, although I still can't help buying a real book each time I visit a book shop. My intention is to share reviews of books I've read/am reading, in the hope that it might help you to decide from the many titles available online and in the shops.  I would also quite like to improve my writing skills, which are sadly lacking.  Rather than a few lines on Amazon stating that a book w...