Aims & Introduction

• Bio..

I am a 50 something Steelworker from South Wales in UK. I am also a bibliophile. As often as possible I rope my now adult kids (who also enjoy the written word) into contributing to this blog. My wife reckons I'm grumpy....but I think I'm OK  😁😛

As a grumpy old man and book lover, I often found myself to be trawling through book review blogs, looking for books that would appeal to me. All too often the reviewers would be far too young, handsome and happy.  Like life hasn't happened to them yet. You know the sort.... "Hi!😁, My name is Karisma with a K and I'm a Gemini" All teeth and smooth skin. Pretty but deep as a puddle, with all the sincerity of Matt Hancock.

Anyway, I often had to go through a lot of oysters to find a pearl good enough for my TBR pile (To be Read.) It was hard to find a book review blog by a Welsh, world weary, cynical, slightly sarcastic, 50+years Male. 

So I decided to be the change I wanted to see. 

So if you are a greying, too many miles on the clock, slight attitude problem type of guy looking for a book review, welcome to the site for you😉! A bit niche, but it does what is says on the tin 😁👍🏾

Please bear in mind that a review is completely subjective. What I may like another reader may not and vice versa. It's a "I like tea but not coffee situation."

If you ask for a review please bear in mind that I only give honest opinions. However in a world where it is important to be kind, I will always strive never to be negative and always be constructive.

About me & books 

*Likes historical fiction.

*Likes crime fiction.

*Likes courtroom drama.

*Not a fan of footballers autobiographies.

*Not a fan of romantic novels.

Rating System

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Book

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Book

⭐⭐⭐ OK. Fairly Interesting

⭐⭐ Meh! 🤷‍♂️

⭐ Oh Dear! 🙈

To be a great book it has to be

• Enjoyable. 
• I have to be thinking about the book a few days after I have read it.
• I would be happy to read about the further adventures of the characters.
•  I would like to read a different book by the same author. 

That's it. Hope you like it. Always looking for my next TBR so please feel free to recommend.😁👍🏾

Also if you want a book honestly reviewed you can email me at 

grumpyoldbooks@gmail.com

Or message me on twitter... 

Grumpy Old Man Reviews Books.

@GrumpyOldBooks

* 2 Book limit for request reviews