Hi friends, this June, despite the wintry blasts that wrap around New Zealand, I’m taking you all on an adventure!! Yes, this last month’s books will feature the ever-romantic, fun-filled staple of summer holidays: the road trip!! So, if you’re looking forward to summer holidays (that’s to all of you in the northern countries!), and require some reading inspo, why not delve further…
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A Selection of Historical Mysteries for your Tween

Hi everyone, this week I’m giving you a booklist of tween reads all decked out in historical mysteries galore!! You’ll find elements of the supernatural, ancient curses, and even some espionage in the mix. I don’t plan on giving any more tips so if you’re interested, then head on down…
Continue reading “A Selection of Historical Mysteries for your Tween”Delving into Historical Mystery this April
Hi everyone, April has begun and along with it autumn makes herself heard. Our days are mostly cooler and shorter, and daylight savings is on its way… which means more days huddled up in bed!! What better to read than a good ol’ mystery wrapped up in history??! I know you agree with me…
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Hi everyone, welcome to the last month of 2025. I can’t believe how fast this year has gone!! My nieces are counting down to Christmas and to our holiday. As my title for the month suggests, I’m giving you a whole month of summer reads for your reading pleasure this month. If you want to find out more, head on down and check out what I have planned for you…
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Hi everyone, welcome to sunny November! This first bookish booklist has a selection of tween reads that taught me not just hard truths, but also historical facts that somehow were not covered during my schooling years! You know the drill folks, press below to see what’s in store this week…
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Hi everyone, the countdown to Christmas has officially started this week in our house!! Summer is around the corner and long lazy days to look forward to! I can’t think of a better time to get stuck into a bookish inspired month of reads. If you’re like me, then why not wander down below to check out what inspired my selections…
Continue reading “Let’s talk Bookish this November…”A Trio of Tween Paranormal Stories
Hello everyone, the post this week has a small selection of paranormal stories I read over the years. If you’re wondering why I’ve got these separated from the others from last week, the main reason is because the stories are not just about ghosts, but also about phenomena that are strange and unexplainable! I hope to see you below if you want to find which titles have been included this week…
Continue reading “A Trio of Tween Paranormal Stories”Ghosts and the Paranormal this October
Hi everyone, it’s October and the winter chills are finally receding here in New Zealand. October brings all the Halloween merchandise out; and over in the corner where I live,the neighbourhood goes all out for Halloween. So, to cater to the taste buds of those who enjoy some spooky reads, press below for what’s in store for you…
Continue reading “Ghosts and the Paranormal this October”Animal Reads for Today’s Tweens

Hi everyone, as promised I have a booklist post this week with a few more titles. You’ll find stories about dogs, whales, elephants…oops… sorry, forget you saw that. If you’re keen to find out more, just press the button below and get comfy for a menagerie of a booklist…
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Hi everyone, this first booklist of sorts will take you to a trio of reads featuring animal stories from a different era in time. I’ve tried to change things up a bit and have given you a short selection of titles from different time periods. I hope you all enjoy this and I promise you there will be a few more titles in next week’s post.
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