Hi everyone, this post is one of a kind as it will feature the works of one particular author. Bee Wilson’s two works, Consider the fork and First Bite are titles I found that have an extensive history of cooking and the food we eat. Yes, friends, these are hard core nonfiction titles. If you’re after some lighter reads, I suggest you wait a few days, or you could persevere and learn something today by pressing the button below.
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Let’s enjoy food this June
Hi everyone, this cooler month of June I will be featuring books on food and cooking. Two words I thought would not be popular with tween readers; but the ones I found were all quite quirky and interesting that I felt I had to share it with you. So, if you want to find out more, click below to see what’s in store for you this month…
Continue reading “Let’s enjoy food this June”A memorable memoir
Hi everyone, I hope this month is faring better for you all. Despite the many restrictions here in New Zealand with the surge in the pandemic, life has a way of just trickling along by itself. I thought I’d share a review of a memoir I read some time ago which I enjoyed. Hope you have a similar reaction…
Continue reading “A memorable memoir”A bookish book review for bibliophiles
Hi everyone, this book review I’m including at the end of this month is one that I, as an avid and crazy bibliophile, fell head over heels in love with. I hope you feel the same as I do when you read it…
Continue reading “A bookish book review for bibliophiles”Make time by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky
Hi everyone, I hope you enjoyed this month’s posts so far. I’m not one to judge anyone’s reading interests, but every now and then when they do match, it makes that bond a little more special. The book I’m reviewing this week speaks of a topic both my brother and I actually have a common interest in!! Have a read and see if you’d like it too…
Continue reading “Make time by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky”Slow Travel by Penny Watson
Hi everyone, I hope you are all enjoying the countdown to Christmas!! Down here in New Zealand, the summer sun shines brightly down on us everyday. This week’s review post is of a book I read around Christmas time a couple of years ago. I hope you enjoy this review!!
Continue reading “Slow Travel by Penny Watson”An unforgettable memoir
Hi everyone, this week I’m reviewing a memoir I read several years ago which still has the power to render me speechless and in tears. This young woman’s story is like no other and has circled our globe over the years since. If you have a rough idea then make sure to have a box of tissues handy…
Continue reading “An unforgettable memoir”First Women by Kate Anderson Brower
Hi everyone, the weather is getting warmer here in New Zealand as spring slowly turns into summer. My first post for your perusal is a slightly heavy tome I found all about a group of powerful women. I would recommend you get comfortable and maybe take your time in reading this, there are some parts that will require attention…
Continue reading “First Women by Kate Anderson Brower”Featuring mighty girls and women this November
Hi everyone, this month I’m taking inspiration from the popular website A Mighty Girl and doing a tribute to strong women and mighty girls. For parents and teachers of strong-minded young tween girls, this month’s posts are for you!! I hope you enjoy the selection of reads below…
Continue reading “Featuring mighty girls and women this November”Life, animated by Ron Suskind
Hi everyone, in this week’s post I will be reviewing an amazing memoir I read some years ago. The poignant and heartwarming take of love and family struck a deep chord within me and I would go on to recommend it to many customers and friends alike. I hope you enjoy my review of this read…
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