I’m not a fan of social media posts that suggest the writer’s life is perfect. I just don’t buy it! My blog, aims to show a middle-aged-mamma’s life – warts and all! If you enjoy a smile, chat and a cup of tea with a pal, I think my posts might be for you.
If you’ve been following a while, you’ll know that I love to read, so the main focus of my website has always been to share book reviews and book club questions. Nothing is about to change there – books are, after all, what keep me sane (ish!)
Book Review of Salley Vickers’ Grandmothers I don’t personally like this cover of Salley Vickers’ Grandmothers. I can’t quite put...
Book Review of Into the Water by Paula Hawkins I have just finished reading Paula Hawkins’ Into the Water; thriller of the year...
Some great book choices! I have just spent a pleasant hour reading the Kate Greenaway medal shortlisted titles for this year. It...
Book Review of Sally Rooney’s Normal People Sally Rooney’s Normal People has been very popular as a serialized tv show...
I love how it is Patroclus who takes centre stage in this partial retelling of Homer’s Iliad. Book Review of...
Book Review of Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre I love how quizzical and intelligent Charlotte Bronte appears in this image. Many...
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