Tag: Book Reviews

Book reviews by Melinda J. Irvine.

Not only does reading expand your mind and open you up to new possibilities, daily reading is essential to writing well.

When I was a little kid I was always reading — anywhere really — under the covers, on the school bus, or half-way up the mulberry tree. Sometimes I’d climb that old mulberry tree and jump from the branches onto the roof of the chook house — hiding under the overhanging leaves I’d read where my sisters could not find me.

Then in my late teens (working my first office job) I’d read from the car during the backseat commute, or in the tea break (and the lunch) my head would be buried in a book while everyone was talking about the boss.

I never went anywhere without a well-worn novel, and I dreamed of a career where I could read endlessly. So it seems quite natural now, to be writing reviews for the books I’m reading.

Lucky for you, my taste in books have expanded exponentially since my teenage addition to Jean M. Auel, Sidney Sheldon, Desmond Bagley, and (dare I say it) Jackie Collins.

These days I’m happy to say you’ll find reviews about art books, contemporary literature, creativity, spirituality, success, and how to become a better writer — as well as cracking thrillers, crime fiction, fantasy, and storybook classics.

My reviews are best suited to someone who is considering buying the book as I focus more on the quality of the writing, rather than just a blow-by-blow recount of the plot. I don’t usually include spoilers (but it if I do), I’ll let you know by the end of the first paragraph.

Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate your interest in my blog.

Melxx

PS: if you read one of my reviews and violently disagree, please leave a comment or send a message — it’s great to discuss opposing views and stretch our understanding of things.