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Between the Pages

A Literary Journey Through Book Reviews

Book review blog

  • Isola

    A beautifully written historical novel exploring faith, survival, grief and the fight to maintain control over your own life Read more

  • Seven Reasons To Murder Your Dinner Guests

    Seven dinner guests. Seven mysterious letters. Seven dates of death. Seven Reasons to Murder Your Dinner Guests had me guessing right until the end, with unexpected connections, suspicious characters and a twist I genuinely didn’t see coming. Read more

  • Finding Greyfriars Bobby

    A heart-warming tale of friendship, determination and one very special dog. Finding Greyfriars Bobby follows Dave Hunter on an unexpected journey to uncover the final resting place of the dog his family once cared for, taking him through research, discoveries and plenty of twists and turns along the way. A lovely story that reminds us… Read more

  • Q&A with TJ Klune 

    Last week, my book club had the incredible opportunity to sit down with bestselling author TJ Klune for an exclusive Q&A. From discussing his journey to becoming a writer and the inspiration behind The House in the Cerulean Sea, to revealing details about future projects and sharing advice for aspiring authors, Klune offered an honest,… Read more

  • Atmosphere

    Atmosphere is a breathtaking blend of ambition, love, and resilience set against the backdrop of NASA’s 1980s Space Shuttle programme. Taylor Jenkins Reid creates a story that feels both intimate and epic, with a protagonist I couldn’t help but root for. Richly researched, emotionally powerful, and impossible to put down, this is a novel that… Read more

  • The Love Hypothesis

    One of the strongest themes throughout the novel is Olive’s internal struggle between logic and vulnerability. As a scientist, she relies on data, evidence, and hypotheses to understand the world around her. However, as her feelings develop, she discovers that emotions cannot be measured or calculated quite so easily, forcing her to embrace a level… Read more

  • The Wedding People

    What follows is an unexpected story of connection, as Phoebe forms surprising friendships that slowly help her rediscover a reason to live and imagine a different future for herself. The wedding setting creates a striking contrast against Phoebe’s emotional state, with celebration and chaos unfolding alongside grief, loneliness, and quiet humour that lingers in the… Read more

  • Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982

    Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that shines a light on everyday sexism and gender inequality in South Korea. Through the life of one ordinary woman, Cho Nam-Joo reveals how deeply rooted these issues are in both family and society. I especially liked how the author wove real statistics into the… Read more