My children and I love to read books together. During the summer holidays they took part in and completed the summer reading challenge. Books are such an important of my life. For as long as I can remember I’ve read books. From Enid Blyton’s Famous Five series to James Patterson’s Alex Cross Detective Series. Books…
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AD| The Importance of Reading with your Children Plus Win a Goody Bag!
Read moreDisclaimer: In association with Book Trust @BookTrust will be running a Twitter party on Thursday 19th September from 8-9pm where you’ll have the chance to win book tokens. They’ll also be joined by developments psychologist, Emma Kenny, who will be answering questions on the night as part of the Twitter Party, along with me @Twinmumanddad…
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A Day Out in Hay-on-Wye: A Book Lovers Paradise
Read moreThis is a guest post written by my lovely sister, Katie, who blogs over at Mummy’s Diary. Hay-on-Wye is certainly a town like no other. It is on the border between England and Wales and is home to the ever popular annual Book Festival. It is easily accessible by car and public transport, with plenty…
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Book Review: The Help
Read more*Post contains affiliate links I picked up this book at a farm believe it or not! The farm cafe they had a small table with books for sale on it for just £1 each. As I picked up The Help a lady behind me said it was a great book. Now, it doesn’t take much…
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Book Review: Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella
Read more*Post contains affiliate links This is the first Sophie Kinsella book that I’ve read, and I have to say that I think she’s a fantastic, engaging writer. I picked up this book from a Facebook book swapping group. This is basically a group where book lovers can swap books (usually via post as people in…
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Encouraging Children to Read with the Right Books #AD
Read moreReading is something that’s always been important to me. For as long as I can remember I’ve always had a love for books. My very earliest memory of reading was when I was in primary school. I remember our teachers asking us to bring our favourite book in for show and tell. I was, and…
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Book Review: Reader, I Married Me #GIFTED
Read moreI love a good romantic comedy book. There’s nothing better than curling up on the sofa, blanket over you, a hot cup of coffee and a good book. Reader, I Married Me by Sophie Tanner is a book full of self love and positivity. It’s unlike any other book I’ve read. The main character, Chloe…
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Book Review: The Only Way is Up by Carole Matthews
Read moreAs a huge Carole Matthews fan I thought I would share a review of my second favourite book of hers! My first favourite is Million Love Songs. You can read my review here. My second favourite Carole Matthews book is called The Only Way is Up. Here’s what the back of the book says: Lily…
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Review: Afternoon Tea at Octavo’s Book Cafe & Wine Bar
Read moreLast Wednesday was my birthday. I really wanted to do something different from what I usually do so when I saw a Groupon offer back in October for Afternoon Tea in Octavo’s Book Cafe & Wine Bar, I thought it would be a lovely way to spend my birthday. Octavo’s Book Cafe & Wine Bar…