It’s World Book Day! Why are potatoes involved?
When did World Book Day become World Costume Day? And why are potatoes involved? Continue reading It’s World Book Day! Why are potatoes involved?
Tag: family
Blame My Brain by Nicola Morgan
Morgan combines fictional scenarios, humour and scientific findings to help explain why life can be so challenging for teenagers (and their parents). Continue reading Blame My Brain by Nicola Morgan
How Do You Want Me? by Ruby Wax
If I had to sum up this book in just two words, the phrase “darkly dazzling” fits the tone of both this book and Ruby herself perfectly. Continue reading How Do You Want Me? by Ruby Wax
My Animals and Other Family
Like Clare Balding, I grew up with pets. Unlike Clare Balding we didn’t have horses or ponies or occasionally have the Queen Mother over for lunch. Continue reading My Animals and Other Family
Weekend Reading: Istanbul by Orhan Pamuk
Istanbul comes alive with Pamuk’s vivid recollections of his childhood Continue reading Weekend Reading: Istanbul by Orhan Pamuk
Dare To Be You by Matthew Syed
I bought book this for my kids at the weekend but of course I had to read it first! Continue reading Dare To Be You by Matthew Syed
Weekend Reading: Somebody I Used to Know
Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with dementia in 2014 and this is her story, in her own words. Continue reading Weekend Reading: Somebody I Used to Know
A Life Like Other People’s
I’ve never actually read any Alan Bennett before, which is pretty shocking considering how much of a prolific writer he is. Continue reading A Life Like Other People’s
MY MASHED UP LIFE 