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A very treasured gift…. Letters of Note
I received a very treasured gift this weekend from some truly lovely people! I have waited patiently for this book as it has been out of print or on back order in many bookshops across Australia and as soon as you turn the pages you can see why! Where else…
Happy 45th Birthday to The Very Hungry Caterpillar!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar turned 45 this month. So many children across generations have loved and enjoyed this book and will do for many years to come. So what makes a classic children's book? I thought back to my earliest memories of learning to read and my favourite books. They…
Book Review – Black Moon – Can you sleep?
Imagine if one night you couldnt get to sleep. Just lying there awake, unable to drift off. Imagine if you couldn't sleep the following night or the night after that, the days and nights begin to blur as your speech begins to slur, anxiety and frustration consume every minute and…
A vintage book treat….
I have been working my little writer butt off lately, so thought I would reward myself by buying a little treat. I was browsing the internet and this little gem appeared before my eyes. It's a kitsch 1950's cookbook in mint condition with the most adorable illustrations. I was surprised…
A good book takes you places… The Book Thief
I saw today that The Book Thief is now a movie! I cannot wait to see it, and hope it stays true to the book. If you haven't read it yet, pop it on your reading list for 2014! Below is a blog post of mine from last I may…
Moomintroll and Little My………(from the archives)
I'd like to take you on a trip back to the late 1970s and 80's to an important time in my childhood reading history. The Moomins by Tove Jansson. I actually first came across the quirky, gentle Moomin Family from the TV series. I was hooked after the first episode…
Book Review ‘Dust’ By Hugh Howey
So, I have finally finished 'Dust' the final installment in the Hugh Howey Silo trilogy. It felt like a long book this time around, but I think it was becuase there was so much to absorb, so much to tie up and quite a few supporting characters to remember. Jules…
Bookstore Classics……
No, don't touch that one!!!! I feel very sad this is now has it's own section Who doesn't love great features ? There surely must be an undiscovered treasure Great seat!