Havelock North High School

53,685 pages read and 8,743 team points

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A year at Hotel Gondola

By Nicky Pellegrino

3 stars

Again I’ve found a book with familiar characters which I love - Venice, a blocked fiction writer and dramas within the guesthouse make for a fabulous story!
Marry me in Italy

By Nicky Pellegrino

5 stars

The alternate stories of 2 characters weaving through this book was intriguing until their paths inevitably crossed and then things became really interesting!
The misplaced affections of Charlotte Fforbes

By Catherine Robertson

5 stars

Without realizing it I had found the best book in the series by this author and I loved reading about the next dramas in love and life - an excellent read.
To Italy with love

By Nicky pellegrino

5 stars

A brilliant story about how life can surprise you - loved it.
Home Truths

By Charity Norman

5 stars

I loved this story about a family slowly unraveling when affected by event outside their control. Believable and scary it was hard to put down.
There should have been eight

By Nalini Singh

5 stars

A great thriller with lots of twists and turns along the way - I struggled to keep up but it was a great story and hard to put down.
What you wish for

By Catherine Robertson

5 stars

I had read the preceding book in this series so keep getting “I’m sure I’ve read this moments” but really enjoyed this. Great characters and storyline about a small community.
Love as a stranger

By Owen Marshall

1 stars

Not for me as I labored through this one - it was hard work and predictable.
When in Rome

By Nicky Pellegrino

5 stars

I’ve read this before but loved the story so was happy to repeat - I loved the chaos and drama surrounding the fictional ( but based on a lot of fact) story of Mario Lanza and his family which the narrator became a part of. Emotional and compelling I couldn’t put it down.
The sweet second life of Darrell Kincaid

By Catherine Robertson

5 stars

Another excellent read about second chances after loss and huge life events - I really enjoyed this author and will look for more offerings from her.
Heavenly Hirani’s school of laughing yoga

By Sarah-Kate Lynch

5 stars

Love, love, loved this book such a good story about a woman who has lost her way and unexpectedly finds herself again via a trip to India. Highly recommended.
The garden party and other stories

By Katherine Mansfield

1 stars

Short stories are not my jam but unfortunately I missed that fact when I picked up this book. Some of the stories I enjoyed but the style of writing is not really for me and I found it hard going.
Everything Changes

By Stephanie Johnson

1 stars

A depressing story about a family/ group of people in small town NZ with Al” the usual bleak features.did not enjoy.
Tiny pieces of us.

By Nicky Pellegrino

4 stars

It took a while to warm up but then this became quite captivating. focussing on organ transplant recipients where an intriguing set of events begin to unfold.
The Devils you know

By Ben Sanders

4 stars

A retired special ops soldier, wealthy supermarket mogul and controversial journalist Daughter made for a fast moving and enjoyable read once drugs money and criminals were added to the mix. I loved it!
On top of everything

By Sarah Kate Lynch

3 stars

I loved aspects of this story - but the main character started to annoy me with her overthinking rambling. Story was ok about a life turning upside down in an instant.
Sole Survivor

By Derek Hansen

5 stars

This book is on my “don’t loan out shelf” so it’s pretty good. I’ve had it for a long time the pages are becoming sepia edged and my name on the inside cover is not the same as today.Ive read it multiple times and it never disappoints. It’s set on Great Barrier Island and follows three main characters as their lives become entwined and conflicts arise. Highly recommended.
All that we remember

By Zoe Adams

5 stars

Not my favorite ending but that aside I loved the book.
A madness of sunshine

By Nalini Singh

5 stars

Based on the West Coast this book had all of the right Ingredients suspense, secrets and romance. I couldn’t put it down and can’t wait to read the next offering from this author.
The wedding bees

By Sarah Kate LYNCH

5 stars

I loved this feel good, sweet tale - just the thing for a holiday read.
Turn of the tide Re Huringa O Te Tai

By Suzy Pointon

4 stars

An eclectic collection of short stories based in the Hokianga - some I loved and wished they were longer. I loved the real NZ feel.
The new animals

By Pip Adam

0 stars

It wasn’t a good day today with book choices as they both were disappointing- such a shame but I just couldn’t work out what was going on and in the end the effort outweighed any benefit so I gave up.
The bookshop Detectives Girl Gone

By Gareth Ward and Louise Ward

1 stars

Yes I was sucked in by the cover - this looked as if it was going to be a good read but alas not. I found it odd and clunky and lost the will to live at 62 pages.
One of those mothers

By Megan Nicol Reid

5 stars

I loved this - chapters moved between the present and past leading to a dramatic conclusion.
One Summer in Venice

By Nicky Pellegrino

5 stars

Larger than life characters and lots of food porn make this book irresistible.
A Dream of Italy

By Nicky Pellegrino

5 stars

A great read and as always the food descriptions and setting make this book.
Foggydale Farm Jam sessions

By Lynda Hallinan

5 stars

I love this chatty narrative about all things jam and preserves. Beautifully illustrated and delicious recipes included.
Something Blue

By Emily Griffin

3 stars

Nearly gave up on this one but luckily it turned around and eventually I enjoyed it.
Union Belle

By Deborah Challinor

5 stars

A great story about life during the waterfront workers strike of 1951. I enjoyed it more than I expected to.
At the end of the day

By Liz Bryski

5 stars

Great characters made this an engaging read.
Lady Catherine and the real Downton Abbey

By The Countess of Carnarvon

3 stars

Surprisingly I really enjoyed this as not my usual read. My Sister and I watched a “Christmas at Highclere Castle” episode and so I was keen to read this and quite enjoyed it.
All about Kate

By Josie Laird

1 stars

This book was from our school library so not perhaps my usual pick. I found the voice supposedly of a 26yr old hard to believe seemingly more of an older woman to me. It was hard going and I wouldn’t really recommend it. Perhaps the clue may have been in that I am only the second borrower in 6 years.
The pretty delicious cafe

By Danielle Hawkins

5 stars

You know that a book is good when you find yourself dwelling on the storyline while doing mundane tasks. Great story with believable characters which I loved. I will be looking for more from this author.
Heartbreak Hotel

By Deborah Moggach

3 stars

A charming book - not a page turner but enjoyable none the less.
The bookshop on the shore

By Jenny Colgan

5 stars

Absolutely loved it - so much so that Im on the hunt for more from this author.

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