Although absolutely heart wrenching at times, this ultimately life affirming book of a brother's love for each other is a joy to read. How Manni is able to pull his brother, Reubs, out of the darkness that fell on him during the pandemic lockdowns, when he was cut off from all his loved ones, by sheer perseverance and true love, is a wonderful thing. May we all know such love. ~ Reviewed by Becky Doherty
An absolute delight of a book, written with such an evocative narrative charm. Ross takes us on a tour of architecture, folklore, history and the human experience through some of the country's most interesting churches. At a time when many are being abandoned, repurposed and often destroyed, Ross reminds us of the enormous wealth of history and beauty they can contain, and the special places they really are, having soaked up sometimes centuries of human focus, desire and intention. Whether religious or not, these are places worth saving, visiting and rejoicing in. Outstanding! ~ Reviewed by Becky Doherty
Van Booy has written the most charming, life-affirming delight of a book. Its gentleness, and lightness of touch on the human spirit, even in the darkest of times is an utter joy to read. A reminder that love can be found in the most unexpected of places, and shapes! ~ Reviewed by Becky Doherty
A heady mix of social history, archaeology, folklore, and some just stubborn sleuthing. Hadley weaves it all together to take us on an epic walk along a lost Roman road, a journey that will take us through place and time. A lovely book to fall into, and become caught under its spell for a while. ~ Reviewed by Becky Doherty
A beautiful and tender book about the unique connections made between book seller and book reader. A true gem for anyone who loves reading, and loves bookstores. ~ Reviewed by Becky Doherty