Enjoyed this very detailed story about the band. Learned a lot of things I didn’t know before about the band members and people in their lives as well.
NetGalley, Roxi Wasmer

[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars This is a fascinating account of the life and work of J M Barrie and the family which inspired what was arguably his greatest work. Reading about the tragic lives of the Llewlyn-Davies family was truly moving and the impact of WWI, mental illness and suicide on the family as a whole was simply devastating. To some extent, Barrie himself remains an enigma with so much of him known only through how he interacted with and felt towards others. The author’s careful research and sourcing of materials in invaluable in this respect.
NetGalley, Louise Gray

[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars Bogie and Bacall were one of the great romances of Hollywood. This intimate view of where they came from an how love flourished gives readers a new insight to their relationship. Must read for anyone who wonders how two opposites can attract.
NetGalley, Marianne Malone

With so much talk recently about another Tolkien movie potentially in the works, it’s a good time to highlight this book. As it states on the jacket, ‘a great jumping off point for fans of his works…’ this book gives a huge insight into the man, Tolkien, explaining his formative years, friends, and family. What I would say about this book is that it’s both well-researched and easy to read. There are black and white photographs included too which always helps the reader get a better feel for the subject. There are also diagrams of the Elvin language. The fact that Tolkien not only entered into world-building for The Lord of The Rings, but also created new languages that scholars still teach today, tells us how invested he was in the story and the characters. If, like me, you were/are a fan of the movies and characters from Tolkien’s books, then allowing this one to sit on the shelf next to them would be entirely appropriate. Recommended.
For the Love of Books

[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars The Real Arthur Miller - The Playwright Who Cared by Andrew Norman is a stunning biography that delves deep into the inspiration behind this incredible playwright most famous for Death of a Salesman, but also The Crucible, A View from the Bridge and Misfits. Arthur Miller was the epitome of defying convention despite adversity. Miller and his family endured many, many hardships, including the Great Depression, the extensive Anti-Semitism of the far right in the US (which is also widely under-reported for the era prior to WWII and the holocaust) and McCarthyism, where innovators were considered part of the "red-wave" which was a construct of McCarthy's extensive fearmongering to try and ensure his election success. This type of adversity can either break a person or light a fire within them. In Miller, it was the latter. He refused to be cowed by hate and intolerance and instead, honed his skills, stayed true to his path and became one of the greatest playwrights.. Read more
NetGalley, Ink Reads