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Bookish – The Little Breton Bistro

Heya lovelies,I was talking to another friend who has a 40th coming up and she was saying that one of her 40th year projects is 40 books in a year. Given my current book consumption levels I could be a goer for this too!Recently I’ve finished reading T… Continue reading

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Journey Across Zombie Texas–Rhiannon Frater

A few months ago I reviewed the second book of the Living Dead Boy series by Rhiannon Frater, author of the fabulous As the World Dies series, well I am happy to tell you that the third and final book Journey Across Zombie Texas was released last week and it’s the conclusion you don’t want … Continue reading Journey Across Zombie Texas–Rhiannon Frater Continue reading

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Friday Favourites

This week for Friday Favourites, hosted by Happy Mum Happy Child and Lisasaurus is my review for Little Leaf Eco Review for Little Leaf Eco, Stinky Bag and Kid’s Backpack       Continue reading

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Scouts of the Apocalypse–Michell Plested

  Being a Scout is more than just helping old ladies cross the road. Scouts have a responsibility to their communities and the greater world around them. Part of that responsibility is training and being prepared for disasters. When a Scout troop comes home from a weekend of survival training in the deep woods, they … Continue reading Scouts of the Apocalypse–Michell Plested Continue reading

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Bookish – Her Mother’s Secret

Hi, hi again,Six weeks off screen entertainment has indeed been good for my ‘to read pile’. I recently received Her Mother’s Secret from my reviewing wishlist. I picked up the book about 8pm one night and closed it at 11.20pm. (Which is a late night bu… Continue reading

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Bookish – See You In the Cosmos

Hey peeps,I’ve just put down Jack Cheng’s debut novel ‘See You in the Cosmos’. The novel is aimed at the tween/teen age category but it’s a great read and I think plenty of adults would find it really enjoyable too.It’s tempting to say the book is writ… Continue reading

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Review for Little Leaf Eco

Wow, its been a while since I did a review and even wrote a post. A few weeks ago I was fortunate to be approached by Maileen of Little Leaf Eco, to review a couple of her items amd I took her up on the opportunity. I was sent a Stinky Bag for Little Miss and a […] Continue reading

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Bookish – The Young Magicians and the Thieves’ Almanac

Hiya friends,I’ve just finished reading The Young Magicians and The Thieves’ Almanac by Nick Mohammed.Pretty much the moment  I finished reading it I started reading it aloud to my boys. I so enjoyed this upper primary/intermediate level novel and… Continue reading

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Playground Review – Te Kowhai Village Green

I thought I’d put together some reviews of local playgrounds in the Waikato,  because if you’re anything like me as a parent, some days you just need to get out of the house. We have a… More Continue reading

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Risen Gods–J F Penn & J Thorn

“It doesn’t matter what you believe. The time is here regardless, and they are coming. After so long, the gods are rising again.”Ben Henare turned away from the gods of his ancestors to follow his own path, choosing the modern world over myths of demons and monsters.But when New Zealand is shaken by earthquakes and … Continue reading Risen Gods–J F Penn & J Thorn Continue reading

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Broken Beloved – N.M. Howell

  Broken Beloved: An Immortal Nights Young Adult Paranormal Romance Novel by N M Howell They took everything from her. She’d give it all again to keep him safe.Anna sacrificed everything to save her brother’s life. She endured endless torture. She killed. Now she wants to close her eyes and sleep forever.Only she can’t. She’s … Continue reading Broken Beloved – N.M. Howell Continue reading

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Bookish – The Earth Cries Out

‘Sup lovelies?I’ve just finished reading The Earth Cries Out by Bonnie Etherington. It’s different from any other book I’ve ever read.I requested it based on the blurb After the accidental death of Ruth’s five-year-old sister, their father decides… Continue reading

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Bookish – Don’t Cross the Line

Hi reading types,As you may remember I’m actively limiting screen time in my world (as she blogs!) at the moment and focussing on reading instead. This is very good seeing as I currently have a fabulous stack of books I requested for reviewing and anot… Continue reading

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Book Review: Lexicon by Max Barry

A thrilling novel has to have the right balance of plausibility. If it tips too far in either direction, the thrill is replaced with either revulsion or ridicule. Too much plausibility, and it becomes a novelisation of horrific evening news reports. (I don’t know anyone who watches those for entertainment.) Not enough plausibility, and it […] Continue reading

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Ditching Plastic with Honeywrap

Looking for an alternative to plastic wrap…? Then… Honeywrap’s are for you! Honeywraps are a natural alternative to one time use plastic wrap. They are the brain child of three kiwi mums (and friends) who ‘have always tried to their bit for the envioronement’; a school project ‘lead them to discover beewax coated fabric being used as an […]

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