Today, for my ‘last minute (bookish) Christmas gifts’ post, I’ve chosen an illustrated poem. This would make such a wonderful Christmas gift; if you order now it will still get there in time! Synopsis Greta Garbo, the immortal goddess of the silver screen, said that she wanted to be alone. What if she hadContinue reading “Greta and the Labrador by Kevin Jackson”
Category Archives: 2019 Posts
Shelf Respect by Annie Austen
Today, for my ‘last minute (bookish) Christmas gifts’ post, I thought it rather apt to pick a book about books! Synopsis There’s no such thing as too many books, simply not enough to places to put them. Decluttering is all the rage, but what do you do when your preferred interior decor is milesContinue reading “Shelf Respect by Annie Austen”
Calm Christmas and A Happy New Year by Beth Kempton
I thought I’d try and do a few posts in the days leading up to Christmas, talking about last minute (bookish) Christmas gifts. What better way to begin than with a lovely self-help book which aims to help maximise joy and minimise stress at this time of year? Synopsis This is a book about Christmas.Continue reading “Calm Christmas and A Happy New Year by Beth Kempton”
The Boy with the Blue Trousers by Carol Jones
Welcome to my stop on the #blogtour for The Boy with the Blue Trousers by Carol Jones. Apologies for my belated posting – I was recently struck down by a nasty virus and am only just beginning to feel vaguely human again! Synopsis On the goldfields of 19th-century Australia, two very different girls areContinue reading “The Boy with the Blue Trousers by Carol Jones”
Stay Mad, Sweetheart by Heleen Kist
Welcome to my stop on the #blogtour for Stay Mad, Sweetheart by Heleen Kist. I was intrigued by the premise of this book and was delighted to be invited to review it! Synopsis THERE’S A FINE LINE BETWEEN INNOCENCE AND GUILT. AN EVEN FINER LINE BETWEEN JUSTICE AND REVENGE. Data scientist Laura prefers theContinue reading “Stay Mad, Sweetheart by Heleen Kist”
Mrs Cooke’s Books 