Regine's Reviews
These are just my own personal ramblings on things I like to do.
Thursday, 11 September 2025
Kindle Audiobook: In the Deep by Loreth Anne White
Monday, 8 September 2025
Libby: The Let Them Theory, Mel Robbins
Thursday, 4 September 2025
Libby Audiobook: Rise, Siya Kolisi
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I am not a rugby fan, but I do enjoy starting my day with coffee and an inspirational leader.
Before reading, I knew very little about Siya and Rachel. The rugby match descriptions were not really my thing, yet there were moments where I found myself deeply moved, almost swept up in the elation and pride of those stadium victories.
What felt a little misaligned for me was that, early in the book, Siya emphasises his commitment to uplifting South Africa, yet later he moves to France.
Still, any book that can elicit genuine emotion from me deserves top marks.
5/5
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
Kindle Audiobook: Snowflakes, Ruth Ware
Monday, 25 August 2025
Libby Audiobook: Making It So, Patrick Stewart
When I saw that this audiobook was almost 19 hours long, I thought, oh my goodness, how am I going to get through this? I am by no means a Star Trek fan, nor did I know much about Patrick Stewart beforehand, but I do love starting my mornings with a memoir. Over the past few mornings, it has been Sir Patrick Stewart keeping me company, and what a treat it has been.
The 19 hours flew by. What made it even more special is that he narrates it himself, which brings an intimacy and authenticity to the story that you would never get from print alone. His candour, humour, and honesty make the journey completely engaging.
Absolutely loved it. Really, really enjoyed it. 5/5.
Sunday, 24 August 2025
Kindle: One Midnight With You, Shari Low
Sunday, 17 August 2025
Libby Audiobook: A Fever in the Heartland, Timothy Egan
Eye-opening read! I always assumed the KKK targeted only black people, but this book shows how they were also fiercely anti-Jewish and anti-Catholic. The hypocrisy is staggering: preaching "purity" while indulging in drinking, affairs, and assault. Their push for a so-called “pure” or “great” America, building a wall to keep people out feels disturbingly familiar in today’s rhetoric. The narrative wandered a little at times, but overall, it was an incredibly interesting and thought-provoking book.
Rating: 4/5