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Between the Pages

A Literary Journey Through Book Reviews

feel good books

  • 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

  • Legends & Lattes

    Legends & Lattes is a warm and enchanting cosy fantasy that swaps epic battles and dangerous quests for coffee, friendship, and finding a place to belong. Following Viv, an orc who leaves behind her life as a warrior to open the world’s first coffee shop, Travis Baldree creates a charming story about second chances, unexpected… Read more

  • Britt-Marie Was Here

    What starts as the story of a lonely, set-in-her-ways woman rebuilding her life becomes a touching exploration of friendship, belonging, and second chances. Britt-Marie may be stubborn, blunt, and obsessed with routine, but beneath her prickly exterior is a character impossible not to root for as she discovers that life can still hold surprises, even… Read more

  • The House in the Cerulean Sea (Cerulean Chronicles #1)

    The House in the Cerulean Sea is a heartwarming cosy fantasy that blends humour, magic and unforgettable characters with powerful themes of acceptance, found family and challenging prejudice. It’s a gentle yet thought-provoking story that reminds us that sometimes the people we’re taught to fear are the ones who teach us the most about love… 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

  • Remarkably Bright Creatures

    At its heart, Remarkably Bright Creatures is a story about loss, loneliness, and the quiet ways healing can begin. Through the unlikely friendship between Tova, an aquarium cleaner, and Marcellus the octopus, the novel gently explores how connection can appear in the most unexpected places. Read more