‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’ by Heather Morris – Book Review

First of all, I have to say that this is an incredible story and I would very, very highly recommend that everyone reads it, whether or not you have an interest in history. ‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’ follows the life of Lale Sokolov, a Jewish man who was one of the first to arrive in……

Little Women – Movie Review

The sixth movie adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s world-renowned novel came to our screens in December 2019. This movie arrived with huge hype and the same question being asked by critics all over the world: why did director Greta Gerwig feel the need to make another adaptation of this book? Didn’t we have enough already?……

The Good Place – TV Show Review

So I finished watching this Netflix original last night and I have to admit, I was in floods of tears by the end. This is a fabulous show with such an inspirational message and I would really encourage everyone to watch it. It is only 4 seasons long with approx. 12/13 episodes in each season,……

‘A Keeper’ by Graham Norton – Book Review

Graham Norton is well-known and loved across the world for being a personable and incredibly entertaining presenter with his own BBC TV show The Graham Norton Show. However, this Cork native has shown that he has many more skills up his sleeve as he brings us his second work of fiction ‘A Keeper’. This thriller……

‘This is Going to Hurt’ by Adam Kay – Book Review

No one assumes that the life of a doctor on the frontline is easy but Adam Kay’s diary entries from his time as a junior doctor with the NHS catapult this understanding to new heights. Written in haste after long days and busy nights, Kay doesn’t hold back with the truth about life within the……

Brooklyn 99 – TV Show Review

‘Brooklyn 99’ is well-known for its witty, intelligent writing and captivating, relatable characters and I must say that it is one of my favourite shows on television. The first 6 seasons can be found on Netflix (you might be able to find season 7 on All4) and the writing stage for season 8 has just……

‘Chaos Walking’ by Patrick Ness – Book Series Review

Ever wondered what life would be like if everyone could hear what you were thinking – all the time? Meet Todd Hewitt, the only boy in Prentisstown left waiting until he turns 13 and finally becomes a man. Set in the future and following the ‘Spackle War’ (Spackle being the indigenous species of the world)……

The Social Network – Movie Review

I saw this movie only last week and I was shocked that I hadn’t heard about it before. This Academy Award winning film can be found on Netflix and I would highly recommend that everyone watches it. ‘The Social Network’ tells the true story of Mark Zukerberg and how the social media giant ‘Facebook’ came……

The Holiday – Movie Review

So I do realise that it is not Christmas. In fact it’s not even close to being Christmas – it’s July. I realise all of this. However, Netflix recently added ‘The Holiday’ to their ever-growing family and I am not one to stand in the way of such joy! We see an all-star cast here……