More Manchester than Mongolia: a funny, refreshing memoir

For so many reasons I loved being immersed in the chaotic world of Jacqueline (Jackie) Lambert as she shared her unexpected adventures through the back roads of England in a humongous 30 year old, six-wheel…

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Rainforest; spine-chilling, addictive fiction

Rainforest, the new ghostly thriller by Sunday Times bestselling novelist Michelle Paver, is the ideal read for spooky season! With a compelling but chilling uneasiness, I couldn’t put this book down! Years ago I was…

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The Whisky World Tour: A curated guide to unforgettable distilleries and their whiskies

Although I am not a whisky drinker (I have been known to refer to myself as crap Scot for this reason 😉 ), being the daughter of a connoisseur and collector of Scottish malt whiskies,…

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The Day I Lost You; emotive crime fiction

I need to shout and rave about a new fantastic psychological crime novel that had me guessing right to the very end! Full of twists, The Day I Lost You by Ruth Mancini is all-consuming,…

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The Original Daughter; an emotive family portrait

Spanning over two decades, The Original Daughter is a powerful and emotive examination of intergenerational trauma. It is also a fascinating and intimate portrayal of Singapore working class society. Character driven and full of depth,…

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