A few years ago I received a copy of The Housekeepers by Alex Hay to review. I really enjoyed the historical heist and the story and characters stuck with me ever since. So I was delighted to be offered Alex’s second book to review, The Queen of Fives. This is the second book I’ve read this year out of my target of 35 books. The Queen of Fives by Alex Hay Nothing is quite as it seems in Victorian high society, in the twisty and original new novel from the author of THE HOUSEKEEPERS… They whisper her name in every…
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We recently received a copy of Britain’s Ghosts: A spine-chilling tour of our most haunted places by Anna Groves, published by National Trust Books, to review. I’ve always enjoyed reading ghost stories, Uncanny is my favourite podcast, and thought this sounded a good read over Halloween. Britain’s Ghosts: A spine-chilling tour of our most haunted places Discover the stories of Britain’s greatest ghosts and ghouls with this spooky supernatural page turner, the perfect gift this Halloween. Supported by the National Trust, who look after many of the haunted locations. Beautifully atmospheric illustrations. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, these…
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I feel like I’ve been on a bit of a roll with my reading recently. Every year I challenge myself to read a certain number of books, and this year my Goodreads 2024 Reading Challenge is set at 35 books. Now I no longer read with the kids (sob) I have more time to read my own books. I miss those young adult books but my TBR pile is huge 🙂 I was delighted to receive an ARC of The Story Spinner via NetGalley. The Story Spinner by Barbara Erskine The land of the Silures, 382 AD Elen is a…
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I’ve been working my way through some of my collection of Persephone books recently so was delighted to receive a copy of The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier to read and share with you. The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier Venice, 1486. Across the lagoon lies Murano. Time flows differently here – like the glass the island’s maestros spend their lives learning to handle. Women are not meant to work with glass, but Orsola Rosso flouts convention to save her family from ruin. She works in secret, knowing her creations must be perfect to be accepted by men. But perfection may take…
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We were recently gifted a copy of Make a Vision Board which has recently been published by Laurence King. We love to make our own collages, which are essentially a collection or combination of different pictures. This book is a source book which can help you make a vision board, one of the most powerful manifesting tools for creating the life you want. Make a Vision Board: A Manifesting Collage Book by CanDace Johnson Make a Vision Board provides you with everything you need to get started. The author CanDace Johnson guides you through step-by-step instructions to create a vision…
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Can you believe February is nearly over and it’s nearly March? I am looking forward to celebrating Mother’s Day on Sunday 10th March next month. I don’t expect much from my tween and teen, perhaps more than a grunt from them both would be enough 🙂 Today I wanted to share a giveaway of Mama Still Got It from Louise Boyce, aka @mamastillgotit_ Why not enter for your chance to win a copy of this laugh out loud book for you or a mum friend who could do with a laugh?! Mama Still Got It! {book review} Having a brood…
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Ever since the children were born we’ve enjoyed reading festive books at Christmas. I started a Book Advent for them when they were born (you’re never too young to enjoy a book!) and we’ve carried on the tradition ever since. I love updating the books as the children get older. This year we are delighted to be reading The Enchanted Christmas Treasury which is aimed at readers aged five to eight. It features stories of ninja nans, brave pups and fallen angels finding their way back to the top of the Christmas tree, in tales that will charm everyone. The…
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I am so excited to tell you about a new craft book which published yesterday. Introducing 365 Days of Stitches, the exciting new release that invites readers on a year-long adventure of self-expression through embroidery. These 365 embroidery challenges are all over my Instagram feed at the start of the year and I am really looking forward to starting my own after reading this book. 365 Days of Stitching by Steph Arnold 365 Days of Stitching: keep a personal embroidery journal: motifs, techniques, templates. Needlecrafters and journal enthusiasts can now capture life’s moments using the art of stitching. In Steph…
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A few weeks ago I was given the chance to read Night Train to Marrakech by Dinah Jefferies. This is the final book in the sweeping historical series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author, Dinah Jefferies. It follows The Daughters of War and The Hidden Palace which I have previously read and reviewed. Night Train to Marrakech by Dinah Jefferies In 1960s Marrakech a young girl travels to meet her estranged grandmother. Vicky Baudin steps on to the train through Morocco looking for the truth about the woman who gave her father up for adoption decades before. Clemence Petier…
