Back in university we were given a list of books to buy and read for our Writing For Young People module. It was a real mixed bag - from Where The Wild Things Are upwards in age range and variety. One of these books was How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff. It was infuriating.… Continue reading Dare I See ‘How I Live Now’?
Quotes of the Week
Tori is playing with her cousin, Riley... Tori: He's a very funny chap! * Tori: We live a very long way away. Nannan: Oh? How far? Tori: At the end of the road. * Arthur is playing on the iPad and is very excited about play the Cars game... Arthur: I'm excitinged. Caius, you excitinged?… Continue reading Quotes of the Week
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Amaretto Cupcakes (Sponsored Post)
The other day I got an email asking if I wanted to do some more baking. I'm never one to turn down cake - especially not the chance to try something new - so I said yes please and immediately went about finding a new recipe to try on the BakingMad.com website. Now I had… Continue reading Amaretto Cupcakes (Sponsored Post)
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October Reading Plan
October. How is it already October?! Suddenly there doesn't seem all that long left until 31st December for me to read all the books I need to hit my 75 book target. Eeek! The books I started last month and need to finish this month are: Canal Dreams by Iain Banks The Art of Racing… Continue reading October Reading Plan
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September Reading Summary
September has been a busy month, what with Caius being away working and sailing and Tori starting school (and Arthur starting pre-school) so it is a small miracle I have read anything at all! But read (and listen) I have and here is what I managed: The Desert Spear (Demon Cycle #2) by Peter V.… Continue reading September Reading Summary
Carole Finds Her Wings 