Review: Why Can't I Just Enjoy Things?: A Comedian's Guide to Autism

Why Can't I Just Enjoy Things?: A Comedian's Guide to Autism by Pierre Novellie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Released: 18th July 2024

A wonderfully written and read book, that I listened to with my husband who we suspect has autism, so this was such a great listen for us to learn more and recognise similarities whilst also being entertaining and humorous.

A must-read for everyone, especially neurotypicals as it would help give them some great insights and hopefully empathy towards those with different needs to their own.

I highly recommend this as a great way to learn, as Pierre is a wonderful comedian who brings those dry facts to life and makes them accessible.

Also go check out Pierre Novellie's stand ups and podcasts too

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Review: No One Was Supposed to Die at This Wedding

No One Was Supposed to Die at This Wedding by Catherine Mack
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A brilliantly witty sequel to 'Everytime I go on Vacation, Someone Dies'

I enjoy reading the world through Eleanor Dash's sarcastic view point, it feels like you're being let in on a secret.

This is a great, locked room style whodunnit that is easy to read.

A great summer read, for cosy mystery lovers.

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Review: No One Was Supposed to Die at This Wedding

No One Was Supposed to Die at This Wedding by Catherine Mack
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Review: Why Can't I Just Enjoy Things?: A Comedian's Guide to Autism

Why Can't I Just Enjoy Things?: A Comedian's Guide to Autism by Pierre Novellie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A wonderfully written and read book, that I listened to with my husband who we suspect has autism, so this was such a great listen for us to learn more and recognise similarities whilst also being entertaining and humorous.

A must-read for everyone, especially neurotypicals as it would help give them some great insights and hopefully empathy towards those with different needs to their own.

I highly recommend this as a great way to learn, as Pierre is a wonderful comedian who brings those dry facts to life and makes them accessible.

Also go check out Pierre Novellie's stand ups and podcasts too

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Review: They Had It Coming

They Had It Coming by Nikki Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Released: 22nd May 2025

What an addictive read, I was hooked from the first chapter until the last. The story weaves brilliantly with lots of intrigue that keeps you guessing throughout and holds no punches.

If you want a great revenge story, set in the beautiful Bali - then this is for you.
The story of two couples who are friends and the secrets they're all keeping from each other.
The first half of the book sets up the scene and the atmosphere perfectly, but be warned the second half comes at you fast.

I honestly think Nikki Smith just gets better with every book, such an exciting author.

Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC.

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Review: They Had It Coming

They Had It Coming by Nikki Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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Review: By Your Side

By Your Side by Ruth Jones
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ruth Jones the queen of the emotional rollercoasters does it again!

This is a wonderfully told story with multiple points of view, with heart joy and sadness - as always Ruth Jones understands people and relationships and portrays them beautifully across generations and this new book is no different.

When Linda in her role at the council’s Unclaimed Heirs Unit has one last case before retiring, takes her on a trip to an island off the coast of Scotland, where her adventures begin and she is absorbed into the life of dead Welsh Man Levi Norman. The story takes you on a journey through different times as well as perspectives.

Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC.

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Review: By Your Side

By Your Side by Ruth Jones
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ruth Jones the queen of the emotional rollercoasters does it again!

This is a wonderfully told story with multiple points of view, with heart joy and sadness - as always Ruth Jones understands people and relationships and portrays them beautifully across generations and this new book is no different.

When Linda in her role at the council’s Unclaimed Heirs Unit has one last case before retiring, takes her on a trip to an island off the coast of Scotland, where her adventures begin and she is absorbed into the life of dead Welsh Man Levi Norman. The story takes you on a journey through different times as well as perspectives.

Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC.

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Review: By Your Side

By Your Side by Ruth Jones
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Review: The Serial Killer Support Group

The Serial Killer Support Group by D B Stephens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A wonderfully unexpected book, I loved this angle and the twists and turns that came at me, leaving me hooked.

I really wish and hope that this book starts the right conversations about domestic abuse and makes people more aware of what is happening behind closed doors, the isolation of those who suffer at the hands of abusive relationships, without needing to be as drastic as this book.

I felt that this book focused more on the strengths of those being abused without diminishing the horrors they experienced. It is a book of power and support.

This is a fast paced book about revenge with plenty of gore and intrigue.

Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC.

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Review: The Serial Killer Support Group

The Serial Killer Support Group by D B Stephens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Review: How To Seal Your Own Fate

How To Seal Your Own Fate by Kristen Perrin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Review: I Did Warn Her

I Did Warn Her by Sian Gilbert
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another great read from Sian Gilbert.

Such a twisty story, that kept me turning those pages, wanting to know what would happen next.

With great characters some I loved some I disliked, but they all brought something special to the story.

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