Hello everyone, I hope the weather is treating you all kindly. March means autumn for us here in New Zealand as our days become cooler. Changing seasons is a great time to witness the power of the natural world. In staying with the inspiration of the seasonal changes, I’m giving you an historical teen review with a bit of everything…
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An eclectic mix this March
Hi everyone, I hope this month of March hasn’t arrived too quickly for you! For me, the weeks and days became a flurry of activity once my nieces started their new school year. To give you and myself a bit of a breather, this month’s selection will be an eclectic mix. Has that intrigued you? Why not press below to find out which titles I’ve included this month…
Continue reading “An eclectic mix this March”Let’s be kind this February…
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…
Continue reading “Let’s be kind this February…”Welcome to another new year!
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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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…
Continue reading “Summer Reads for this December”Let’s talk Bookish this November…
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…”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…
Continue reading “Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes”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”An eclectic mix for this September
Hi everyone, welcome to the month of September. I can’t believe we’re almost at the last quarter of this year!! Both my nieces will have birthdays coming up soon, and we’ll be planning for parties and such quite soon. As I didn’t have much in the way of themes set for this month, I thought I’d give you all a bit of a mix to your reading options this month. So… if you would like to learn more, click below…
Continue reading “An eclectic mix for this September”A Trio of Kiwi Teen Tales
Hi everyone, this week I’m giving you a post with a trio of Kiwi teen tales. There might be a post with one of them from a few years ago, but the other two were ones I read not too long ago. I had to go searching for titles that showcased not just the unique landscape that is New Zealand but also the dramatic writing from some awesome Kiwi writers. Enjoy your reading below!
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Miss Mahee's Library of Reads 