PURPLE QUEEN FAIRY READS

image from web I decided to keep track of my book purchases this year. It is part of my resolutions (have been for years) to buy less books so that I can clear my TBR (to be read) pile and I did buy less books last year (2017) but I kinda forgot what I bought as they are all in my shelves and I constantly move them around...don't ask me why! For this year, I thought it would be quite a good idea to keep track when I do made a book purchase so at the end of the day/year, I would be able to how many books I bought this year (2018) and how long those books would sit in my shelf before I read it and . This blog has been great to help me keep track of what I read.  It would certainly be an ideal platform for me to keep track of what I purchase. The first book purchased this year is from Gee. Photo credit : Gee  It's a pre-loved copy and still in good condition.  It is a horror and it shall be a birthday present for myself seeing that my birthday is round th...

Synopsis : This is the story of Louis, who never quite fit in, and of his younger brother, who always tried to tag along. As they got older, they grew apart. And as they got older still, one of them got cancer, and the other became his caretaker. Then they became close again, two brothers on one final journey together, wading through the stuff that’s thicker than water. Told in anecdotes as his brother remembers them, we discover who this cranky, cancerous Louis once was. That before his brain surgery he had a mind that was said to be bigger than the rest of the family’s put together, and that his heart was—and still is—just as big. That it’s hard getting a haircut with a brain tumor, and that it does no good to help your brother memorize a PIN number when he might not be able to remember where the bank is. We learn along with these two brothers how the little stuff is as big as the big stuff, how tragedy and comedy go together, and how necessary it is that they do. Inspired by She...

Synopsis : She was once young and vibrant, a beautiful woman with a promising future. But a dark and dangerous secret forced her to leave everything—and everyone—she cared for. Now she lives alone in a quiet riverside town, her heart breaking as she watches the world change from the shadows. All that is left to bring her joy is her stunning, glorious voice, a voice that enthralls anyone who hears it, including a student named Betsy. Kind and thoughtful, Betsy is determined to help the woman live her life to the fullest again. But coming out of the dark—and exposing her heart to hurt once more—will not be easy . . . This is what I say : My first book by Josephine Cox.  Not really how I expect it to be.  I kinda expect a thriller ala Sandra Brown style for some reason!  However, am not really disappointed by it...just wasn't my expectation only. Songbird is more like a female drama. Basically it's about the life story of this great singer and how she ended up w...

Synopsis : Nick Conover is the CEO of a major corporation, a local boy made good, and once the most admired man in a company town. But that was before the layoffs. When a faceless stalker menaces his family, Nick, a single father of two since the recent death of his wife, finds that the gated community they live in is no protection at all. He decides to take action, a tragedy ensues - and immediately his life spirals out of control. At work, Nick begins to uncover a conspiracy against him, involving some of his closest colleagues. He doesn't know who he can trust - including the brilliant, troubled new woman in his life. Meanwhile, his actions are being probed by a homicide detective named Audrey Rhimes, a relentless investigator with a strong sense of morality - and her own, very personal reason for pursuing Nick Conover. With everything he cares about in the balance, Nick discovers strengths he never knew he had. His enemies don't realize how hard he'll fight to save ...

Last year, we welcomed 2017 in a historical city, enjoying our holidays and we watched the fireworks from the comfort of our hotel rooms as we bid farewell to 2016 and hello to 2017.   I can't believe that here we are, said good bye to 2017 a few days ago and now into day 3 of 2018.  It can be pretty scary how time goes by so fast. This year, we did not travel anywhere at this time of year as we had our holidays in August (Land below the Wind) and September (land of plastic surgery). New Year's Eve was spent at home, chilling over a couple of DVDs and munchies.  I did drive out for an errand after the clock struck 12 midnight and while there were cars on the road, somehow it felt like there were less cars compared to years before. New Year's day was spent sleeping in and after which did some house clearing and I am on my last book of self imposed reading marathon.  I started this reading marathon towards mid of December 2017 and I think I will end, quit...