April Netgalley Reviews
It's been a busy month of post-op rehab and getting back to work, but I've got some books you should check out. Even a cheeky romance, which isn't really my vibe, but I was pleasantly surprised by. Spies, Lies, and Alibis by Natalie Walters is the kind of romantic...
Review: Oppo Reno15 Pro
This article originally appeared on Recharged. I’ll say it upfront: I’m lazy. Comfortably, stubbornly lazy. Which is why I’ve been using an iPhone for years. It works, it syncs, I know where everything is. Done. But iPhones are getting expensive. And there’s an...
Netgalley Review: Daisy’s Back in Town by Rachel Gibson
Daisy's Back in Town by Rachel Gibson was every bit as enjoyable as I remembered, and honestly, listening to the audiobook made it even better. I first read this book back in 2007 while recovering from back surgery, when I was leaning hard into those funny,...
Slipper Day 2026: Cosy Feet, Big Hearts, Life-Changing Dreams
There are few things better than slipping into your comfiest slippers and knowing you are doing something genuinely meaningful at the same time. That is exactly what makes Reach For A Dream’s Slipper Day such a special event on South Africa’s calendar. On 29 May 2026,...
Samsung Z Fold 7 vs Honor Magic V5

Samsung Z Fold 7 vs Honor Magic V5

This article was originally published on Recharged. Foldables are no longer niche tech curiosities; they’re serious productivity machines and lifestyle statements. Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Fold 7 continues its evolution as a premium “phone-plus-tablet” hybrid, while...

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Netgalley Book Review – January

Netgalley Book Review – January

My choice of audiobooks to review from Netgalley in January was quite an interesting and slightly diverse group. Let me know if you've read any of these and what you thought of them. The Dark Below by Sherry Rankin The Dark Below is a tense, emotionally layered crime...

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Book Review: The Vipers by Katy Hay

Book Review: The Vipers by Katy Hay

The Vipers is an atmospheric, slow-burning mystery that draws the reader into a world of wealth, secrecy, and unspoken menace. Set against the dazzling beauty of Capri, the novel explores how privilege can obscure truth, and how the past, no matter how deeply buried,...

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Book Review: The Homemade God by Rachel Joyce

Book Review: The Homemade God by Rachel Joyce

The Homemade God is a slow-burning, emotionally layered novel that explores the lasting power of parental control, sibling loyalty, and the uncomfortable truths that surface only after loss. Rachel Joyce turns her focus to a deeply dysfunctional family, crafting a...

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Book Review: The Summer Guests by Tess Gerritsen

Book Review: The Summer Guests by Tess Gerritsen

The Summer Guests is an excellent, tightly written mystery that blends small-town intrigue with sharp intelligence work, proving once again why Tess Gerritsen excels beyond medical thrillers. Set in a picturesque seaside town in Maine, the novel introduces readers to...

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Book Review: Annabel and Her Sisters by Catherine Alliott

Book Review: Annabel and Her Sisters by Catherine Alliott

Annabel and Her Sisters is a warm, witty, and thoroughly enjoyable novel that makes for perfect weekend reading. Set against the backdrop of a privileged English family, the story blends family dynamics, long-buried secrets, gentle romance, and Catherine Alliott’s...

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