Practically Perfect - Katie Fforde

I’ll cut straight to the chase…. this book bored me so much I actually didn’t finish it. I tried, God knows, I tried. I considered whether it would be fair of me to do a review on a book I hadn’t finished but then I thought that anybody considering buying it really needed to know the worst about it. After all, it’s only my opinion. Others have enjoyed it. Firstly, I will say that I have read all of Katie Fford’s previous books and, apart from Flora’s Lot (which I couldn’t be bothered to finish, either) each has been a delight, in its own charming way. Charming is the operative word when describing Katie Fford’s books. She ...  Read the complete review

Katie Fforde is one of my favourite contemporary authors particularly when I am looking for a slightly lighter read. I have just finished reading 'Practically Perfect' and although, for some reason, I found it a bit difficult to get in to, by the end I was thoroughly enjoying the story! The book tells the story of Anna, a newly qualified interior designer, who is trying to prove herself by doing up a small cottage in the Cotswolds. This is not without its difficulties though, as the cottage is listed and therefore subject to all sorts of rules and regulations! Along the way, Anna is befriended by Chloe, her friendly neighbour, and her brood of noisy ...  Read the complete review

I purchased this book for 99p from my local charity shop - it's always a great place to find books! 'Practically Perfect' by Katie Forde follows the story of Anna, an interior designer who has pooled her inheritance together with her sister and purchased a quaint listed cottage which needs major renovation work to be carried out. The cottage is adorable but listed which brings huge problems for Anna and makes her all the more determined to ensure that the project gets finished to a fantastic standard. When Anna purchases the cottage she has no floorboards, no staircase and pretty much no furniture but she has determination and is going to ...  Read the complete review

I picked up this book from a book swap in a hostel while I was travelling and I have to say like all of Katie Ffordes book it makes the perfect holiday read. Ana is a newly qualified interior designer who decides to challenge herself by buying a tiny but adorable cottage in the Cotswolds and renovating it. However, this brings up lots of issues as the cottage is listed so there are lots of rules and regulations which the ever friendly Rob keeps bringing to her attention. Also, her neighbour, Chloe, convinces her to take in Caroline a former racing Greyhound. There are two love interests in this story with both Max and Rob vying for her attention. I found this ...  Read the complete review