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Watermelon is Life – A personal tale of teaching in Namibia
A personal tale of teaching in Namibia. Wes Weston approached me to read and review Watermelon is Life and I'm glad he did, otherwise I never would have found it. I usually stick to fiction and shy away from autobiographical books, but this was a colourful, fun and easy read.…
The quirkiest, maddest book I have ever read – Cats, Scarves and Liars
I am not sure where to begin with this book. A talking cat, a hit and run, death and dark family secrets are just a few of the many storylines in this book. Peppa is the main character in this quick read, is at the very centre of the madness…
SNL Anniversary – My Favourite dudes…
This is a nod to my favourite SNL characters Wayne and Garth, who became a huge part of life for any teenager living in the Western world in 1992 (I can tell you, Frimley hit fever pitch fandom!). In '92 I sported an exceptional range of denim in a range…
Everybody is somebody elses weirdo – My review of If I Fall, If I Die
I have just finished If I Fall, If I Die, and it is beautiful. This book is the story of Will, a young lad with an agoraphobic mother, living in a large house with rooms named after cities. Cairo, Toronto and Paris become their cocooned world filled with art, creativity…
Ever had a weird ex-boyfriend?….Crazy Love You by Lisa Unger
I have just finished Crazy Love You by Lisa Unger and it has left me It is the story of Ian Paine, who as a child, suffered terrible trauma and came through a very difficult childhood to become a successful New York hipster type, writing and drawing comics in his…
Arkie’s Pilgrimage to the Next Big Thing – My Blog Tour Review!
I firstly want to say that the back cover blurb didn’t match the book I found inside. My interpretation of the jacket led me to expect an Australian 'Eat Pray Love' with a pretentious woman in search of enlightenment who 'discovers' herself whilst meditating next to giant pineapples. I didn't find…
Duffy now Blogs movies
Received my pre-screening for a movie to review and blog today! Can't wait to share my movie experience for Infinitely Polar Bear in March. Thanks Icon Films! #iconfilms#infinatelypolarbear
We’re all a little weird…
#drseuss#valentine#antivalentine#weirdness
Looking for a Short-Sharp Sci-Fi Audio Book? Meet Bill……
'Humanity has reached for the stars and has gained complete domination. The human empire has remain until now. A new alien race is discovered, and they are as human as we are. Unfortunately for Earth the aliens are far more advanced technologically, smarter than, and are just as aggressive as…
Reds against Reds, Silver against Silver, Prince against Prince. My review of Red Queen
I have hopped back into the world of YA fiction with my first read for Hachette. The Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard. Browsing NetGalley, I was drawn to the stunning cover and i'm sure this will be a huge draw card when it hits the bookstores tomorrow. However, this book is…