UK Chica - Book and Movie Reviews

Cat of the Century | By Rita Mae Brown

Is it weird that I like books co-written by animals? There are a couple of series I read where a cat is prominent in the story. Whatever. They are entertaining and Ms. Brown’s stories are wonderful. Harry, our heroine, is the main character who cannot but help herself get involved in mystery. She is extremely nosy and asks questions constantly, which often gets her into trouble. This time Aunt Tally is about to celebrate her 100th birthday. Continue reading » Cat of the Century | By Rita Mae Brown

Sizzling Sixteen | By Janet Evanovich

This is the next installment in the Stephanie Plum saga. As is the case with some authors who are presumably expected to churn out book after book with less time in between, the story lines get pretty thin. This book is definitely an example of that. Now don’t get me wrong, I would love to be able to get started on a character Continue reading » Sizzling Sixteen | By Janet Evanovich

In a Day

This is a quirky little English movie where we meet a young girl who is working in a sandwich shop in London. Her life seems quite isolated and also quite boring with the exception of the occasional rude customer. One day she arrives for work but they are not opening due to a family emergency and she sets off home again. On the way home she has an odd encounter with a stranger which leaves her very much at odds and she is found sort of wandering around by one of her regular customers. Continue reading » In a Day

Pirate Radio

Back in the 80s, or the olden days as my youngest likes to say, we would listen to Radio Jackie. We had plenty of options on the dial but that station played a wider variety of music plus the thought of something mildly illicit was definitely attractive. Twenty years before this pirate radio stations started appearing during the rock and roll era. Continue reading » Pirate Radio

Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand | By Helen Simonson

I didn’t realize until after I’d read this I have so much in common with the author. I knew she either had to have lived in the UK or at least had a very reliable source. Her knowledge of village life in England as well as the attitude toward immigrants is spot on.
The first sentence enthralls and draws you in to the retired Major’s grief. Continue reading » Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand | By Helen Simonson

Waking Up in the Land of Glitter | By Kathy Cano-Murillo

This novel is pure brain candy. I am not a ‘crafter’ but can appreciate those who are and this novel was entertaining. A good beach read with a romantic twist. The book focuses on two ladies both wanting love, security and success. Continue reading » Waking Up in the Land of Glitter | By Kathy Cano-Murillo

This Body of Death | By Elizabeth George

Lynley is trying his very best to not go back to the Force. He is on compassionate leave when he is called back to Scotland Yard. An unidentified young woman has been found stabbed in a cemetery. Continue reading » This Body of Death | By Elizabeth George

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