• Femina: A New History of the Middle Ages, Through the Women Written Out of It
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    Femina: A New History of the Middle Ages, Through the Women Written Out of It

    August 11, 2022 - By 

    I’ve been reading a lot of fiction recently, working my way though the trilogy of books about Miss Buncle by DE Stevenson. Set in the 1930s and 1940s they were light hearted and fun, just what I needed. But I was delighted to get my hands on Femina: A New History of the Middle Ages, Through the Women Written Out of It by Janina Ramirez. The author is an art historian and TV presenter and hugely entertaining and interesting to watch. I knew I would love to read her latest non-fiction book, Femina. Femina: A New History of the Middle…

  • SuperQuesters: The Case of the Stolen Sun, the SuperQuesters
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    SuperQuesters: The Case of the Stolen Sun {book review}

    August 2, 2022 - By 

    We were recently introduced to the brand new SuperQuesters series, which has been expertly designed by authors Lisa Moss and Dr Thomas Bernard to develop STEM skills for 4-8 years old in a fun and accessible way. The series is perfect for fans of Izzy Gizmo, Ada Twist, Scientist, the Fantastically Great Women series and superhero enthusiasts. Launching with SuperQuesters: The Case of the Stolen Sun, the SuperQuesters series is a unique new concept in storytelling combined with hands-on learning. SuperQuesters: The Case of the Stolen Sun {book review} SuperQuesters is a young fiction adventure series at its heart with…

  • The Storm Girl {book review}
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    The Storm Girl {book review}

    April 16, 2022 - By 

    Image source Over the last few days I couldn’t put down The Storm Girl by Kathleen McGurl. I love historical fiction and the blurb sounded like something I would enjoy. The Storm Girl {book review} A heartbreaking choice. A secret kept for centuries. 1784. When Esther Harris’s father hurts his back, she takes over his role helping smugglers hide contraband in the secret cellar in their pub. But when the free traders’ ships are trapped in the harbour, a battle between the smugglers and the revenue officers leads to murder and betrayal – and Esther is forced to choose between the…

  • Sisters Gonna Stitch
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    Sisters Gonna Stitch {book review}

    March 11, 2022 - By 

    Embroidery is my hobby and I always have a few stitching projects on the go. Finished hoops are currently covering my sewing space and I love to display them according to the season. I was excited to learn that Cotton Clara was publishing a book of hoop designs called Sisters Gonna Stitch: A feminist embroidery guide by Cotton Clara. I love her Hoop Club boxes so I knew the book would be worth adding to my craft collection. Sisters Gonna Stitch: A feminist embroidery guide The book contains a fabulous collection of funny, sassy, uplifting embroidery patterns for the modern-day…

  • Not Your Average Maths Book {review}
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    Not Your Average Maths Book {review}

    March 2, 2022 - By 

    I’ve reviewed quite a few fiction and non-fiction books for adults recently, so I was delighted to receive a copy of Not Your Average Maths Book by Anna Weltmann to review with my children. Not Your Average Maths Book Can animals count? … Why is zero the most useful number? … Why are bubbles always round? … Where did maths come from? Discover the answers to these questions and so much more in this fun and accessible book all about numbers and their history! Not Your Average Maths Book looks at how maths is useful in our everyday lives, from its…

  • Daydream Journals by Tilly Rose is published by SearchPress priced £14.99
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    Daydream Journals by Tilly Rose

    February 27, 2022 - By 

    We’ve finally had a few days of beautiful Spring weather which has helped my crafting mojo. It can be difficult to get my latest sewing project out during the winter months, but the arrival of sunny skies makes me want to throw open the shutters to sit and craft. SearchPress kindly sent me a copy of the latest book by Tilly Rose, Daydream Journals, following her 2018 book, Stitched Memories. Daydream Journals by Tilly Rose Textile artists find inspiration all around them from fleeting memories to treasured items, sketches, poems and photographs. But how do you collect and record these…

  • Solve Your Own Mystery: The Time Thief
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    {Giveaway} Solve Your Own Mystery: The Time Thief

    February 24, 2022 - By 

    We are a family who love to read and I am excited to bring you a fantastic book giveaway today. I’ve teamed up with Little Tiger Press who recently published Solve Your Own Mystery: The Time Thief by Gareth P. Jones, illustrated by Louise Forshaw. Solve Your Own Mystery: The Time Thief One puzzling mystery. Several slippery suspects. Endless possibilities! Welcome to Haventry, a town where the ordinary and extraordinary collide! With ghosts, werewolves and zombies living side by side, trouble is always brewing. And when a fiendish crime is committed, YOU are the detective in charge of the case. The Museum…

  • 10 Step Drawing: Dogs {book review}
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    10 Step Drawing: Dogs {book review}

    February 17, 2022 - By 

    We were recently gifted a copy of 10 Step Drawing: Dogs – Draw over 50 delightful dogs in 10 easy steps by Justine Lecouffe to review. We have reviewed some of the other books in the series and found them really easy and fun to use. 10 Step Drawing: Dogs {book review} 10 Step Drawing: Dogs will help you turn simple shapes into beautiful dog drawings in just ten steps. Each drawing starts with easy, geometric shapes and simple guide lines, and the dogs are drawn in a variety of poses that typify the particular breed. Each drawing includes a…

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    Shadowlands A Journey Through Lost Britain by Matthew Green

    February 15, 2022 - By 

    Although I read a lot of historical fiction, I enjoy history books too. I loved the sound of Shadowlands: A Journey Through Lost Britain by Matthew Green, a book about Britain’s lost cities, ghost towns and vanished villages. We were lucky enough to visit the ghost village of Imber on Salisbury Plain a few years ago and found the village both haunting and fascinating. I was really interested to read Shadowlands. Shadowlands: A Journey Through Lost Britain Drowned. Buried by sand. Decimated by plague. Plunged off a cliff. This is the forgotten history of Britain’s lost cities, ghost towns and…