Madonna’s brother has jumped on the publicity bandwagon with a book that I suppose will make him some money but certainly won’t gain him any favour with his famous sister. Christopher Ciccone has worked with his sister during her career in his capacity as a dancer/choreographer but I suspect that after this little literary effort, […]
Nothing too startling from a snotty little brother Read Post »
This book kicks straight into the action with a drive-by shooting at a service station happening in the first chapter and right under the nose of main character, Detective Ty Hauck. What follows is a roller-coaster ride of chaos and violence that slowly reveals a level of corruption that surprises and saddens Hauck. His own
Almost addictive writing Read Post »
The “overheard” stable of websites have provided some funny moments on the web, with snippets of overheard conversations often taken totally out of context and posted online. It started out as Overheard in New York and has snowballed from there, with more sites added to that one and other sites copying the concept. Now, there’s
New Zealand’s first family of food has done it again, this time with a cookbook offering up 100 simple recipes using those affordable staples, mince and sausages – unsurprisingly titled Marvellous Mince & Sensational Sausages. Oh yes, I can hear the politically correct among you whining on about mince and snags being full of fat
First family of food does it again Read Post »
Historian Michael King died in a 2004 car crash but his work continues to have an impact on New Zealand culture. This revised edition of a book that has already been around for a good few years is still relevant and interesting. King paints a comprehensive picture of Maori culture and society, from the 1850s
Social history reprint still relevant Read Post »
Two little boys are abducted from the streets of Glasgow and it seems that’s not all they have in common. They are also both children who have been neglected by those who should be caring for them, they almost seem unwanted. But there’s something else they also have in common. Something that Detective Inspector Colin
Story will keep you guessing Read Post »
Frank McCourt died today, just a week after his brother Malachy confirmed he was in a New York hospice after contracting meningitis. The 78-year-old was best known for his best-seller and Pulitzer prizewinner Angela’s Ashes.
RIP: Frank McCourt Read Post »
We all love to hate a villain and Piers Morgan has presented American TV viewers with a prime example of lovable small-screen rogue. Morgan first appeared on international TV as part of one of those talent show programmes. I can’t remember which one, since there are so many of them, but it wasn’t Idol. That’s
Entertaining diary from lovable rogue Read Post »
Gordon Ramsay is a bloke with a big mouth but he’s got the talent to back up all his noise. He seems to be popping up all over the telly these days and is now very much a brand in his own right. But it hasn’t all been a walk in the park. Ramsay isn’t
Ramsay cooks up perfect recipe Read Post »
The body of a murdered FBI agent is lost in an avalanche at the start of this thriller and the story just gets more and more action-packed from there. While Jean Transom’s body is missing, the coroner did have time to determine she had been shot before the avalanche hit so on the back of
A little flat after earlier offerings Read Post »
