I’m not a “things” person but I love reading and in 2023 I’ve managed to actually achieve a reading list and read some books and I thought I would share my Christmas book wish list with some reading recommendations. My top three books and a couple of others I want to read in 2024. This […]
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Stranded – a mostly true story from Iceland
If you know us at all you know that I have a fascination with volcanos and a non expert knowlege of them so being asked to review Stranded, a tale based on the volcanic island of Surtsey, was not something I was going to say no to. *This blog post may contain affliliate links, which […]
READ MOREThe Push Over – Daney Parker
I am delighted to review the Push Over, for this post. For your information, this content may contain affiliate links. These will be clearly market with AF* I love a mystery and there is nothing better than a murder mystery. The Push Over, by Daney Parker covers both of those things and is a gripping […]
READ MOREMirror Mirror – David Allot
I was kindly asked to review Mirror Mirror for this blog. There may be affiliate links shared in this post. These are clearly marked with *AF for your reference. Mirror Mirror, is not a fiction book. There are parts that you read that you wish were fiction, because you realise the tragic mess our care […]
READ MOREEmily’s Algarve Escape – book review
I was kindly asked to review Emily’s Algarve Escape for this blog post. There are no spoilers but I will preface this by saying that I ALWAYS read the last chapter of a book before I start reading it from the beginning and this book definitely didn’t end the way I thought it would. I […]
READ MOREAll this healing is killing me – Gabrielle Pilicci
I was delighted to be asked to review All This Healing is Killing Me, by Gabrielle Pilicci, and given the journey of healing and self discovery I myself have been on, it seemed like an appropriate book to immerse myself in. At age 20, Gabrielle Pelicci returned from her modelling career in NYC to her […]
READ MOREEltham Lodge by John H Bunney
This is a review post sharing my thoughts on the book Eltham Lodge, where perfections meets convenience, by John H Bunney. I was very excited to receive a copy of this beautiful book, to refresh my memory and also to learn more about the lodge. I think the main reason I was excited to review […]
READ MOREHelp kids understand recycling
This is a collaborative post sharing a lovely book to help kids understand recycling and learn more about why and how we recycle. If you are looking for a gentle but also really thorough children’s book to explain to kids how recycling works and help you and your family learn more, then this lovely book […]
READ MOREFluffyButt Love – for the love of Chickens
*I was very kindly sent a copy of FluffyButt Love to read, but all opinions are my own* I happen to be rather fond of chickens. Sadly, right now, we can’t keep chickens, life just doesn’t allow for that, although it is a long term goal of mine, for one day. I do grab the […]
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How to Spot An Artist
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