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Mums deserve presents. They deserve an opportunity to put their feet up with a good book and relax - whether it be for mother's day, a birthday, Christmas, or just to show her that you love her, these are the perfect gifts to buy for your mother. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about your favourite book for your mum? | Mums deserve presents. They deserve an opportunity to put their feet up with a good book and relax - whether it be for mother's day, a birthday, Christmas, or just to show her that you love her, these are the perfect gifts to buy for your mother. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about your favourite book for your mum? | ||
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|author=Linda Gillard | |author=Linda Gillard | ||
|title=Star Gazing | |title=Star Gazing | ||
|rating=4.5 | |rating=4.5 | ||
|summary=Intelligent women's fiction - a story driven by issues rather than froth - and highy recommended by Bookbag. Leave yourself time to read because once you reach a certain point you simply won't be able to put it down. You can also read an [[The Interview: Bookbag talks to Linda Gillard|interview]] with Linda Gillard. | |summary=Intelligent women's fiction - a story driven by issues rather than froth - and highy recommended by Bookbag. Leave yourself time to read because once you reach a certain point you simply won't be able to put it down. You can also read an [[The Interview: Bookbag talks to Linda Gillard|interview]] with Linda Gillard. | ||
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|author=Kathleen Burk and Michael Bywater | |author=Kathleen Burk and Michael Bywater | ||
|title=Is This Bottle Corked? The Secret Life of Wine | |title=Is This Bottle Corked? The Secret Life of Wine | ||
|rating=4 | |rating=4 | ||
|summary=A ''Notes and Queries'' style volume for wine. In fact, a very enjoyable dabble into history, public consumption and misconception, and a host more, in a style clearly leaving seasonal novelty trivia books way behind. | |summary=A ''Notes and Queries'' style volume for wine. In fact, a very enjoyable dabble into history, public consumption and misconception, and a host more, in a style clearly leaving seasonal novelty trivia books way behind. | ||
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| + | |genre=Trivia | ||
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|author=Lesley Pearse | |author=Lesley Pearse | ||
|title=Gypsy | |title=Gypsy | ||
|rating=5 | |rating=5 | ||
|summary=It's 1893, and brother and sister Sam and Beth are living in Liverpool with their parents, Alice and Frank Bolton. They have a happy life together, with their father running a successful shoe repairs business, and a happy home. But their lives are shattered by the sudden death of their father. An absolutely amazing story of love, loss and wonderful adventures... you won't be able to put it down. Simply superb. | |summary=It's 1893, and brother and sister Sam and Beth are living in Liverpool with their parents, Alice and Frank Bolton. They have a happy life together, with their father running a successful shoe repairs business, and a happy home. But their lives are shattered by the sudden death of their father. An absolutely amazing story of love, loss and wonderful adventures... you won't be able to put it down. Simply superb. | ||
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| + | |genre=Women's Fiction | ||
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|author=Lucy Dillon | |author=Lucy Dillon | ||
|title=The Ballroom Class | |title=The Ballroom Class | ||
|rating=5 | |rating=5 | ||
|summary=Three couples, all going through individual struggles, unite together to dance under Angelica's watchful eye. Will the foxy foxtrots and saucy sambas help the couples through? A wonderfully enjoyable book for anyone who loves dance, romance and a great read. | |summary=Three couples, all going through individual struggles, unite together to dance under Angelica's watchful eye. Will the foxy foxtrots and saucy sambas help the couples through? A wonderfully enjoyable book for anyone who loves dance, romance and a great read. | ||
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|author=Lynne Edwards | |author=Lynne Edwards | ||
|title=Stash-Busting Quilts | |title=Stash-Busting Quilts | ||
|rating=4 | |rating=4 | ||
|summary=A sumptuous collection of designs for patchwork quilts aimed at people with a little experience, but none of the designs are very difficult. The quilts use time-saving techniques but are not of the 'a quilt in a weekend' style. It's a book that's full of inspiration. | |summary=A sumptuous collection of designs for patchwork quilts aimed at people with a little experience, but none of the designs are very difficult. The quilts use time-saving techniques but are not of the 'a quilt in a weekend' style. It's a book that's full of inspiration. | ||
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| + | |genre=Crafts | ||
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|author=Laura Lockington | |author=Laura Lockington | ||
|title=Cupboard Love | |title=Cupboard Love | ||
|rating=5 | |rating=5 | ||
|summary=A life story with recipes - wonderful writing which will have you laughing, crying and wondering if you have time to cook today. Highly recommended. | |summary=A life story with recipes - wonderful writing which will have you laughing, crying and wondering if you have time to cook today. Highly recommended. | ||
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| + | |genre=Autobiography | ||
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|author=Paul Richardson | |author=Paul Richardson | ||
|title=A Late Dinner: Discovering the Food of Spain | |title=A Late Dinner: Discovering the Food of Spain | ||
|rating=5 | |rating=5 | ||
|summary=This excellently written, engaging and interesting book about Spanish food and culture makes mouthwatering reading. Richardson travels throughout Spain meeting farmers, food producers and chefs, and is passionate about his subject. It is an excellent read, even for people who don't usually read books about food. Highly recommended. | |summary=This excellently written, engaging and interesting book about Spanish food and culture makes mouthwatering reading. Richardson travels throughout Spain meeting farmers, food producers and chefs, and is passionate about his subject. It is an excellent read, even for people who don't usually read books about food. Highly recommended. | ||
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| + | |genre=Cookery | ||
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|author=Nicholas Drayson | |author=Nicholas Drayson | ||
|title=A Guide to the Birds of East Africa | |title=A Guide to the Birds of East Africa | ||
|rating=4.5 | |rating=4.5 | ||
|summary=A sweet and gentle comedic novel in which Mr Malik does ornithological battle for the hand, heart and rock and roll skills of the delectable Rose Mbwika. Funny, sweet, and humane, and more germane than you could possibly imagine, it's from the school of Alexander McCall Smith. A perfectly relaxing read. | |summary=A sweet and gentle comedic novel in which Mr Malik does ornithological battle for the hand, heart and rock and roll skills of the delectable Rose Mbwika. Funny, sweet, and humane, and more germane than you could possibly imagine, it's from the school of Alexander McCall Smith. A perfectly relaxing read. | ||
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| + | |genre=General Fiction | ||
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|author=Stefan Zweig | |author=Stefan Zweig | ||
|title=The Post Office Girl | |title=The Post Office Girl | ||
|rating=5 | |rating=5 | ||
|summary=The tragic tale of Christine, suddenly taken from a Spartan existence in a provincial post office in the drab penny-pinching aftermath of WW1 to the indulgence and glamour of a luxury hotel by long-lost rich relations, only to be just as suddenly dropped and thrown back to interminable dreary toil. Her life is never the same and her meeting with an equally embittered soulmate leads to an unexpected yet inevitable denouement. Exquisitely written and breathlessly paced, it's a classic piece of literature from a master story-teller. | |summary=The tragic tale of Christine, suddenly taken from a Spartan existence in a provincial post office in the drab penny-pinching aftermath of WW1 to the indulgence and glamour of a luxury hotel by long-lost rich relations, only to be just as suddenly dropped and thrown back to interminable dreary toil. Her life is never the same and her meeting with an equally embittered soulmate leads to an unexpected yet inevitable denouement. Exquisitely written and breathlessly paced, it's a classic piece of literature from a master story-teller. | ||
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| + | |genre=Literary Fiction | ||
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|author=Jo Graham | |author=Jo Graham | ||
|title=Hand of Isis | |title=Hand of Isis | ||
|rating=4 | |rating=4 | ||
|summary=Blending historical fact with a twist of the supernatural, ''Hand of Isis'' moves deftly through the wars and politics that shaped Cleopatra's remarkable life. A rich and decadent novel. | |summary=Blending historical fact with a twist of the supernatural, ''Hand of Isis'' moves deftly through the wars and politics that shaped Cleopatra's remarkable life. A rich and decadent novel. | ||
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| + | |genre=Historical Fiction | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:26, 1 February 2024
Mums deserve presents. They deserve an opportunity to put their feet up with a good book and relax - whether it be for mother's day, a birthday, Christmas, or just to show her that you love her, these are the perfect gifts to buy for your mother. Why not tell us about your favourite book for your mum?
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Review ofStar Gazing by Linda GillardIntelligent women's fiction - a story driven by issues rather than froth - and highy recommended by Bookbag. Leave yourself time to read because once you reach a certain point you simply won't be able to put it down. You can also read an interview with Linda Gillard. Full Review |
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Review ofIs This Bottle Corked? The Secret Life of Wine by Kathleen Burk and Michael BywaterA Notes and Queries style volume for wine. In fact, a very enjoyable dabble into history, public consumption and misconception, and a host more, in a style clearly leaving seasonal novelty trivia books way behind. Full Review |
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Review ofGypsy by Lesley PearseIt's 1893, and brother and sister Sam and Beth are living in Liverpool with their parents, Alice and Frank Bolton. They have a happy life together, with their father running a successful shoe repairs business, and a happy home. But their lives are shattered by the sudden death of their father. An absolutely amazing story of love, loss and wonderful adventures... you won't be able to put it down. Simply superb. Full Review |
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Review ofThe Ballroom Class by Lucy DillonThree couples, all going through individual struggles, unite together to dance under Angelica's watchful eye. Will the foxy foxtrots and saucy sambas help the couples through? A wonderfully enjoyable book for anyone who loves dance, romance and a great read. Full Review |
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Review ofStash-Busting Quilts by Lynne EdwardsA sumptuous collection of designs for patchwork quilts aimed at people with a little experience, but none of the designs are very difficult. The quilts use time-saving techniques but are not of the 'a quilt in a weekend' style. It's a book that's full of inspiration. Full Review |
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Review ofCupboard Love by Laura LockingtonA life story with recipes - wonderful writing which will have you laughing, crying and wondering if you have time to cook today. Highly recommended. Full Review |
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Review ofA Late Dinner: Discovering the Food of Spain by Paul RichardsonThis excellently written, engaging and interesting book about Spanish food and culture makes mouthwatering reading. Richardson travels throughout Spain meeting farmers, food producers and chefs, and is passionate about his subject. It is an excellent read, even for people who don't usually read books about food. Highly recommended. Full Review |
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Review ofA Guide to the Birds of East Africa by Nicholas DraysonA sweet and gentle comedic novel in which Mr Malik does ornithological battle for the hand, heart and rock and roll skills of the delectable Rose Mbwika. Funny, sweet, and humane, and more germane than you could possibly imagine, it's from the school of Alexander McCall Smith. A perfectly relaxing read. Full Review |
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Review ofThe Post Office Girl by Stefan ZweigThe tragic tale of Christine, suddenly taken from a Spartan existence in a provincial post office in the drab penny-pinching aftermath of WW1 to the indulgence and glamour of a luxury hotel by long-lost rich relations, only to be just as suddenly dropped and thrown back to interminable dreary toil. Her life is never the same and her meeting with an equally embittered soulmate leads to an unexpected yet inevitable denouement. Exquisitely written and breathlessly paced, it's a classic piece of literature from a master story-teller. Full Review |
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Review ofHand of Isis by Jo GrahamBlending historical fact with a twist of the supernatural, Hand of Isis moves deftly through the wars and politics that shaped Cleopatra's remarkable life. A rich and decadent novel. Full Review |
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