Let’s be kind this February…

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Hi everyone, I hope the most of the winter is bearable for you up in the northern regions. The summer here is somewhat better than the searing tropics I experienced in Sri Lanka!! I did manage to get some reading done and a little writing. For this February, as the title suggests, I’m celebrating ‘kindness’ and asking everyone to think of being kind to those around you. If you’re wondering which books I’ll be talking about, why not press below to find out more…

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Teens and their Grandfathers

Hi everyone, this week’s teen reads may number only two but they both made an impact on me. I was moved by these stories and the relationships the youngsters have with their grandfathers. It made me think of my own grandfather and the short time I spent with him. Why not press below to find out more…

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Welcome to another new year!

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Happy New Year friends!! Welcome to this first post for 2026!! I hope everyone had a restful time over the last few days. This month I wanted to do something slightly different with my themed posts instead of continuing the summer reads. If you’re keen to find out what exactly I’m planning for January 2026, why don’t you press the button below…or keep scrolling… it’s your call!!

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A Trio of Summer Reads for Teens

Hi everyone, I hope everyone has got their Christmas shopping done by now. We’re busy getting everything sorted for our trip to Sri Lanka. My summers as a teenager were always packed with drama, tears (the good kind!), and fun adventures. The stories below have a smattering of summer-y themes for your reading leisure. Head below and let me know what you think…

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Summer Reads for this December

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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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A Classic Teen-Read Re-imagined

Hi everyone, this last week of November I have a doozy of a review planned for you. It’s true what they say that the best things happen when you least expect it. And boy was I pleasantly surprised when I opened the pages of this teen book to discover a few of my favorite characters from the classics I had read as a child… oops… I may have revealed a bit too much here… press below if you want to find out more…

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Let’s talk Bookish this November…

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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…

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Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Hi everyone, this last week I have a teen review post for all you lovers of the paranormal and otherwise. With both a Coretta Scott King Honor and the American Book Award under her belt, Rhodes has given another masterpiece of a read in this story. Oh, and it also has some ghosts in it!! You know the drill, I’ll see you below…

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Ghosts and the Paranormal this October

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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…

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Goodbye Stranger by Rebecca Stead

Hi everyone, this last week of September has a teen review awaiting you in the post below. Award-winning Rebecca Stead has given readers another amazing masterpiece in this story. If you enjoy contemporary tales of teens and their lives and loves, this is one story you should most definitely not miss out on…

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