We were recently sent a copy of Menopausing: the positive roadmap to your second spring by Davina McCall with Dr Naomi Potter, to review. Menopausing was first published by HQ in 2022, this revised edition was published on the 10th October 2024. Menopausing by Davina McCall with Dr Naomi Potter For too long, women have had to keep quiet about the menopause – its onset, its symptoms, its treatments – and what it means for us. Menopause affects every woman, and yet so many of us approach it with fear, misinformation, or silence. Until Menopausing launched in 2022, very few people…

I’ve read a lot of craft books this year. At the start of each year I set myself a target of books I’d like to read, and looking back over the year the majority are craft books. I was delighted to receive a copy of Let’s Move the Needle: An Activism Handbook for Artists, Crafters, Creatives, and Makers; Build Community and Make Change! by Shannon Downey to review. Let’s Move the Needle by Shannon Downey I came across Shannon Downey a few years ago on Instagram. She has a great website called Badass Cross Stitch with some great free patterns…

A few weeks ago I was browsing NetGalley for some books to read. Although I had already snagged a copy of The Story Spinner I couldn’t resist asking to read The Secrets of Flowers by Sally Page too. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. Sally Page is also the author or The Keeper of Stories and The Book of Beginnings. The Secrets of Flowers by Sally Page Follow the flowers and you will find your way home… One year after her husband’s death Emma has become a wallflower, hiding among the brighter blooms in the florist where she works. But…

It’s been a while since we shared a book review with you but as big fans of classical music I am excited to tell you about The Very Young Person’s Guide to Ballet Music In partnership with Classic FM. This lovely picture book is accompanied by 10 sound clips of child-friendly pieces that are perfect for ages 4-7 years old. The Very Young Person’s Guide to Ballet Music The Very Young Person’s Guide to Ballet Music is the perfect gift book this Christmas for young children starting music and dance lessons or for those with an interest in ballet. Pull…