The Overflowing Library

I've had a really slow month this month reading wise reading barely anything which is unlike me. I've had a horrible cold for three weeks which has made it hard to read on top of being really busy. This makes me grumpy. Sadly I don't think next month will be any better. Roll on the summer holidays Books read in May 80) Valentine Joe by Rebecca Stevens (British Books Challenge) 81) Thirteen Weddings by Paige Toon (British Books Challenge) 82) Shadow of the Wolf by Tim Hall (British Books Challenge) 83) The Boy Book by E. Lockhart 84) Lia's guide to winning the lottery (British Books Challenge) 85) There is no dog by Meg Rosoff (British Books Challenge) 86) Murder most unladylike by Robin Stevens (British Books Challenge) 87) Since you've been gone by Morgan Matson 88) Out of control by Sarah Alderson (British Books Challenge) 89) Afterworlds by Scott Westerfeld 90) city of heavenly fire by Cassandra Clare 91) blue by Lisa Glass (British Books Challenge)...

Another scintillating tale from the bestselling author of The Longest Holiday and Lucy in the Sky. Last year, Bronte left Sydney for a wedding in England, where she met newly single Alex. After a night of passion they parted ways, and Bronte returned to Australia. Now working on a picture desk for a magazine in London, Bronte is about to meet her new colleague, who turns out to be all too familiar. Although awkward at first, as Alex is now engaged to the girl he was on a break from when they met, they soon become friends. But as the two get closer, and the wedding day looms, it is clear that Alex and Bronte have unfinished business My Thoughts I am a massive Paige Toon fan have recently discovered her books earlier in the year and then reading her entire backlist in the space of a week. I loved this book as much as her previous for a variety of reasons. Firstly I love the characters that Paige writes. They are easy to relate to and you find yourself really rooting for...

I still dream about Anna London's house. In my dreams it's as if the house itself has sinister intentions. But in real life it wasn't the house that was responsible for what happened. It was the people who did the damage ...' When Tim Ellison finds a cheap room to rent in the perfect location in Sydney it looks like a huge stroke of luck. In fact the room comes with a condition, and the owner of the house, the mysterious Anna London, is unfriendly and withdrawn. When strange and terrifying things start happening in the house at night, Tim wonders if taking the room is a mistake. But then his feelings for Anna start to change, and when her past comes back with a vengeance, Tim is caught right in the middle of it. A thrilling rollercoaster of a story - read it with the lights on My thoughts Sweet damage is a really creepy read. I don't want to say too much for fear of spo...

I am delighted to be able to share today an extract from Jeff Norton's newest book Memoirs of a Neurotic Zombie. I had the pleasure of meeting Jeff a while back at an event where he read out an extract from the book and it was hilarious. Below is such an extract Adam explains his unusual collections   I  like to collect thing. I started with stickers and stamps, and then graduated to comic books and travel-size soaps, shampoos and hand sanitizers. But my favourite collection is my range of drug pens. My mom’s a doctor and every week a parade of pharmaceutical sales people come to her clinic to ask her to prescribe their brand-name (expensive) medicines instead of the generic (cheap) pills. They always give her little mementoes like pens with the names of drug on them. And since Dr Mom only needs to many pens, she gives them to me. I’ve collected two hundred and thirty-three drug pens, ranging from Aspirin to Zoloft. I have pens for depression, acne, high bloo...

As always please find below a rage of books I am dying to read. All are ones I need now, right now and as soon as they arrive I doubt they'll stay unread for very long Solitaire by Alice Oseman In case you’re wondering, this is not a love story. My name is Tori Spring. I like to sleep and I like to blog. Last year – before all that stuff with Charlie and before I had to face the harsh realities of A-Levels and university applications and the fact that one day I really will have to start talking to people – I had friends. Things were very different, I guess, but that’s all over now. Now there’s Solitaire. And Michael Holden. I don’t know what Solitaire are trying to do, and I don’t care about Michael Holden. I really don’t. I must admit I don't know a huge amount about this book and am mostly a sucker for the cover. I want it lots! Witch Hunt by Ruth Warburton London, 1880. Eighteen-year-old Witch Hunter Luke Lexton has failed his initiation into the ...

When 17 year old Liva witnesses a brutal murder she’s taken into police custody for her own protection. But when the police station is attacked and bullets start flying it becomes clear that Liva is not just a witness, she’s a target. Together with a car thief called Jay, Liva manages to escape the massacre but now the two of them are alone in New York, trying to outrun and outwit two killers who will stop at nothing to find them. When you live on the edge, there’s a long way to fall. My thoughts A quick review today  I have quite mixed feelings about this book. It was incredibly f ast paced and engaging throughout. I kept reading because it was exciting and I needed to know what was going to happen next. The boy in this book is hot and the chemistry between the two is steamy which made for a very interesting read indeed. However despite these things I just couldn't help but think with every page how unrealistic and far fetched it was hence why it was only a 3 ...

Three years ago, thirteen-year-old Danny Geller vanished without trace. His family and friends are still hanging on to every last shred of hope. Not knowing if he's alive or dead, their world is shrouded in shadows, secrets and suspicions. This is the story of what happens when hope comes back to haunt you. When your desperation is used against you. When you search for the truth – but are too scared to accept the reality staring you in the face... A mesmerizing psychological thriller with the most incredible twist you'll read all year My Thoughts A fast paced thriller which I literally couldn't put down. Perfect for fans of Sophie McKenzie. I really enjoyed this book and found myself not wanting to put it down because I needed to know what was going to happen next. My only complaint is the blurb mentions a huge twist. Why do that? It meant I was looking for it from the first page a...