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Contemporary Fiction

Join me to lose yourself in the intricate tapestry of contemporary fiction, where compelling characters navigate the complexities of the modern world.

In this section you’ll find book reviews for thought-provoking stories that mirror our present-day realities and captivate your imagination.

Discover your next read!

Book Review : Before the Swallows Come Back by Fiona Curnow

January 25, 2025July 2, 2023
book cover for Before the Swallows Come Back by Fiona Curnow. A landscape of water, tree line and hills under a setting sun

We’re delighted to be sharing Laura’s thoughts about Before the Swallows Come Back by Fiona Curnow. Tommy struggles with people, …

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Categories Contemporary Fiction, Fiction Book Reviews

Book Review : In A Thousand Different Ways by Cecelia Ahern

January 26, 2025May 5, 2023
book cover for In A Thousand Different Ways be Cecelia Ahern. A woman in a yellow and green short sleeve summer dress is sitting on a bed. Half of the cover is bright, half of the cover is muted

I’m delighted to be sharing my thoughts about In A Thousand Different Ways by Cecelia Ahern. Finding your way is …

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Categories Contemporary Fiction, Fiction Book Reviews

Book Review : Service by Sarah Gilmartin

January 26, 2025May 2, 2023
book cover for Service by Sarah Gilmartin The cover has a blue edge with the title and author at the top and bottom of the book A black and white photo in the centre is looking through an ironwork partition to a woman sitting down

We’re delighted to be sharing Laura’s thoughts about Service by Sarah Gilmmartin. When Hannah learns that famed chef Daniel Costello …

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Categories Contemporary Fiction, Fiction Book Reviews

Book Review : Mother Hens by Sophie McCartney

January 26, 2025March 30, 2023
Book cover for Mother Hens by Sophie McCartney. A pink background with sunglasses in the shape of hens is in the middle of the cover

We’re delighted to be sharing Laura’s thoughts about Mother Hens by Sophie McCartney. Welcome to a hen do where revenge …

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Categories Contemporary Fiction, Fiction Book Reviews

Review : A Secret Garden Affair by Erica James

January 26, 2025March 30, 2023
Book cover for A Secret Garden Affair by Erica James. A path is bordered by tall purple and pink flowers. An archway leads to more shrubs and plants with a woman just about to walk off the path

I’m delighted to be sharing my thoughts about A Secret Garden Affair by Erica James. July 1981. As the country …

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Categories Contemporary Fiction, Fiction Book Reviews
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Hi, I'm Shaz, the crochet designer, photographer and writer behind Jera's Jamboree. I'm a qualified mindfulness practitioner and Mental Health First Aider and I took my love of crochet one step further with a diploma.  I'm passionate about helping others to find a centre of calm and my aim is to share resources so that you can find what works for you.

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