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I was really sad to read about the death of Carlos Ruiz Zafon at the age of 55. Sad about the loss of a huge talent and great author. Sad … Continue Reading Book Review: The Angel’s Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
The week non-essential shops reopened in England, saw me mark a major milestone….. While huge queues formed outside Primark stores in Manchester and Liverpool, I sat reading the news knowing … Continue Reading Shopaholic Diaries: Getting into a sustainability minefield
What is it like to be a woman in Britain? I know my experience; it generally centres around people asking; ‘when are you going to have children?’ (just rude) or … Continue Reading Book Review: Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo
I watched Boris Johnson in the commons yesterday – I know how to enjoy my time off – in the middle of his announcements he came out with a phrase … Continue Reading Let’s speak English, shall we?
Dear Chanel, I’d heard your story before I knew your name. I’d read your letter on the internet, then been furious that your attacker was jailed for just six months, … Continue Reading Book Review: Know My Name by Chanel Miller
Firstly, I’m aware the title of this piece sounds like an indie band from the noughties, I can totally hear myself saying ‘let’s check out periods and the pandemic on … Continue Reading Periods and the pandemic
This book is superb. I finished it in a single Sunday afternoon sitting, it had me laughing, cringing (oh god the cringing) and examining white privilege, race, class and inequality. … Continue Reading Book Review: Such a fun age by Kiley Reid
I am woman, hear me roar, in numbers too big to ignore (Helen Reddy and Ray Burton) I love Cecelia Ahern’s books. I love the touch of magic she sprinkles … Continue Reading Book Review: Roar by Cecelia Ahern
So, this one had made its way onto my TBR shelf. From the outset, I wasn’t sure if it was going to be my thing, now I’ve read it, I … Continue Reading Book Review: Someone Knows by Lisa Scottoline
Here’s my wrap up for May, albeit few days late, for someone who works to tight deadlines on a daily basis, time keeping in my personal life leaves a lot … Continue Reading May Wrap Up
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