The Sydney Sun Herald said this novel was “An absolute gem”. The reviewer got it absolutely right! Maeve Binchey is rightly considered the Queen of Irish popular fiction and enjoys a huge following in Australia. Irish-born, Binchey was a teacher, journalist, speaker and writer of short stories, dramas and novels – 16 in all. These [...]
Silvia Shute, central character of Oh Dear Silvia by Dawn French has lots of secrets. But she’s not sharing any of them. It’s not because she doesn’t want to. She can’t. She’s in a coma. The latest from comedic talent Dawn French, Oh Dear Silvia will make you cringe, laugh, sniffle and amazed all at [...]
With Jesinta Campbell’s glowing review on the glamboyant cover of Be Careful What You Wish For by Gemma Crisp, you’d think the book would be all bubble-gum sweetness and may indeed put some readers off. I advise you if this is you. Don’t be put off. Grab this book. What you’ll get, is a fantastic, [...]
If you’re a fan of Monica McInerney, you’ll want to read “The House of Memories.” And you should read it. It’s almost textbook McInerney style/characters/plot/outcome. If you’ve not read any of Monica’s previous works, this is NOT the place to start. (Personally, I’d recommend “A Taste for It” or “At Home with the Templetons” as [...]
Have you ever wanted to do something completely out of character? Go on, be honest. I know I have. Spontaneously book a trip, splurge on a decadent pair of shoes… I could go on. Only in Spain follows this idea of chasing your dreams, if you only dare to. This memoir follows Nellie Bennett’s travels to Spain [...]
Imagine if you will, being among the first settlers to a foreign country, alone. No parents, friends, relatives. Just you. It’s a terrifying concept, one which central character – Marina – of Ann Whitehead’s beautifully written Waratah House faces. After a traumatic journey from “the motherland” Marina finds herself as a maid, at a beautiful [...]
Director: Tim Story Starring: Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara, Meagan Good, Regina Hall, Kevin Hart, Taraji P. Henson, Terrence J, Jenifer Lewis, Romany Malco, Gary Owen, Gabrielle Union Sassi’s Rating: 2/5 Think about all the dating advice you’ve ever been given. Now throw that all out the window. You have to think like a man if [...]
I normally don’t give my reviews titles per-se but this review demands one… Two Hundred and Seventy-Four Pages Too Short – a review of A Story of Seven Summers by Hilary Burden. Categorised as a Memoir, this absolutely wonderful book is a joy. You simply must read it! There. I’ve said it. Wonderful, inspiring, companionable, [...]
Following on from “A Man’s got to Have a Hobby”;” Laughing Clowns” by William McInnes is a very easy, enjoyable read. Thoroughly Australian with a few phrases that will have non Aussies racing for an Australian dictionary it has a seamless, flowing plot that evolves effortlessly. The character of Peter Kennedy has some similarity to [...]
If you love all things Italian (and I mean more than the good-looking men!) then When in Rome by Nicky Pellegrino should be on your summer reads list. Set in 1950′s Rome central character Serafina calls the winding streets of the capital city home. She shares a tiny apartment with her sisters & mother and [...]
As women – we can’t deny we do love things that connect us to other women. Yoga, book clubs, mothers groups and family. The last one may be negotiable. Well at least it appears that way in The Meryl Streep Movie Club. I’m not ruining anything by revealing that the three central characters – relatives – [...]
Channel The Great Gatsby at Home with Ecoya’s “Decadent” Collection of Candles
Ecoya released their exclusive Decadence range of fragrant candles two years ago to much glamboyant success. Designed by Ecoya’s “Nose” and not to mention foremost perfumers in the world, Isaac Sinclair. Inspired by the cities of New York, London, Paris and Shanghai, and the art-Deco world of the 1920′s, the “Decadence by Ecoya” (RRP$79.95) celebrates [...]
Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Has A Makeover + Two New Flavours in the Marvelous Creations Range
The classic institution of Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate has had a bit of a makeover as well as the addition of two new flavours added to the incredibly popular Marvelous Creations Range. While there’s usually no reasons to fix something that isn’t broken, there’s no such thing as too much, when it comes to Cadbury. [...]
MOR’s Luxurious Signature Marshmallow Deluxe Candle is a Must Have
Fans of MOR’s scrumptious scents will be familiar to their signature scent; Marshmallow, one of their most popular fragrances. Now, get excited, they have released a luxurious, deluxe soy candle in this fantastic scent for an indulgent bath time treat. Seriously, it’s scentalicious heaven! For those who don’t know the scent, Marshmallow combines Vanilla Musk [...]
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Win 1 of 4 DVD Packs Including; The Sapphires, Ted, Friends with Kids, Magic Mike and Lola Versus
To celebrate the release of the latest movies to be released to DVD, we have four packs of each these movies to giveaway; The Sapphires, Ted, Friends with Kids, Magic Mike and Lola Versus. Sing along with the girls from The Sapphires as they entertain the troops in Vietnam; laugh along to the the irreverent [...]
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