Welcome To Annie’s Blog

Hi, my name is Annie. Welcome to my book reviews, ponderings on life, holiday reviews and occasional movie reviews.

The image of this painting ‘Girl with her dog’ reminds me so much of all the things I love… dogs and beaches. Thank you to the artist.


My Recent Posts

“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

  • “Three Reasons for Revenge” by Dervla McTiernan

    Throughout the world, millions upon millions of folk in most countries, and from all walks of life and socio-economic backgrounds, feverishly devour crime novels/psychological thrillers at a phenomenal rate. Surgeons and barristers in Australia and the United Kingdom enjoy the ‘buzz’ one gets from reading this genre, as do factory workers, bus drivers and waitresses…

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  • “We are all Guilty Here” by Karin Slaughter

    American country towns  (and indeed Australian ones, where I live) are often interesting and peculiar commodities. Outwardly at least, many are picture-perfect and idyllic hubs of laid-back and blissful living. They are places where everyone knows everyone’s business and secrets (or do they?) and docile harmony pervades (or does it) in these innocent (or are…

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