Author: Paige Beresford

Hi! I’m Paige Beresford. A journalism multimedia reporter captivated by the magic in storytelling and books, I spend as much time as I can with books when I’m not with newspapers. I love reading – always have, probably always will – but not just the most prominent or the newest releases. I’m drawn to books that have a deeper, inner message that don’t always come to surface with a first glance. The kind that make you feel like there’s a final hidden piece that you just have to find to get the whole experience.
Books, contemporary, Crime, fiction, mystery, suspense, thriller, Young Adult

People make mistakes in Karen M. McManus’ “You’ll Be the Death of Me”

I always get excited when I hear that Karen M. McManus is releasing a new book – she is such an incredible writer. All of her stories are incredibly unique and fast paced. One thing I enjoy most about them though is that they’re really clever, and she reminds us that not all young adult stories are romance-led. McManus creates suspense with her mysteries and … Continue reading People make mistakes in Karen M. McManus’ “You’ll Be the Death of Me”

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10 Quotes from books about taking a leap of faith

Not everything in life is going to pan out the way we think, and sometimes we need to take a chance on things. That’s why it’s so important that we’re open to taking a leap of faith. Taking a leap of faith and throwing yourself into the unknown can be very rewarding and it means that you allow yourself to start fresh and feel completely free. … Continue reading 10 Quotes from books about taking a leap of faith

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Adult Fiction, Books, Crime, fiction, mystery, suspense, thriller

The world isn’t just the way that it is in Steve Cavanagh’s “Twisted”

As many of my readers will know, I am a huge, huge, huge fan of crime writer Steve Cavanagh. Last year I sailed through his Eddie Flynn series and they very quickly became one my favourite all time novels. His writing is just incredible and I always look forward to picking up one of his stories. It was no different when I picked up his … Continue reading The world isn’t just the way that it is in Steve Cavanagh’s “Twisted”

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11 Quotes from books that will remind you to never settle in love

It’s so important that people who fall in love believe that they deserve to be treated like a priority and to know they deserve the best. So many people end up in loveless relationships based o obligation and ultimatums and forget that they deserve the world and then sone. In this month about love, we’ve complied a list of quotes from books and novels that … Continue reading 11 Quotes from books that will remind you to never settle in love

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20 Of the most romantic quotes from books ahead of Valentines Day

There are so many incredible novels about love, and writers have a way of getting the most romantic lines into their passion-fuelled novels. On the run up to Valentine’s Day, we’ve compiled a list of 20 of the most romantic quotes from books that will fill your heart and make you believe in love. 1. “I just want to spend every possible minute of the … Continue reading 20 Of the most romantic quotes from books ahead of Valentines Day

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Adult Fiction, Books, Chick Lit, Classics, contemporary, drama, fiction, Romance

The beautiful message in Nicholas Sparks’ “The Notebook” on the run up to Valentine’s Day

On the run up to Valentine’s Day, we’re taking a look at one of the most romantic books of all time – Nicholas Sparks’ novel The Notebook. I don’t care what anyone tires to say, The Notebook is one of the most incredible and touching love stories published to date. It’s beautiful and utterly heartbreaking, but the story of Noah and Allie’s lives will fill … Continue reading The beautiful message in Nicholas Sparks’ “The Notebook” on the run up to Valentine’s Day

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Adult Fiction, Books, contemporary, fiction, LGBT, Poetry

The poignant message in Ocean Vuong’s debut novel, “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous”

On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous is one of the last novels I read in 2021, and I am so glad that I did because it ended the years’ worth of reading on a high. This debut novel by Ocean Vuong is incredible – it’s luminous, shattering and urgent. But more than anything, this novel is utterly raw. That is how powerful this story is and … Continue reading The poignant message in Ocean Vuong’s debut novel, “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous”

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16 Quotes from books that show that love and pain cannot exist without each other

When you fall in love with someone, it’s always going to be scary, because it involves a massive amount of risk and no one wants to get hurt. But we forget that no matter what happens, when you love someone you are going to get hurt and there is no escaping that fact. So it’s less to do with risking getting hurt, but rather it’s … Continue reading 16 Quotes from books that show that love and pain cannot exist without each other

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Books, contemporary, Crime, fiction, mystery, suspense, thriller, Young Adult

Karen M. McManus’ important message about forgiveness in “The Cousins”

Reading a novel by Karen M. McManus is like a breath of fresh air – her stories are incredibly unique and fast paced, and with all of her mysteries, she reminds us that young adult doesn’t always equate to romance. She creates suspense, has us guessing what’s coming next, and has us sitting on the edge of our seats as mystery unfolds. And her novel, The Cousins, … Continue reading Karen M. McManus’ important message about forgiveness in “The Cousins”

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