Matilda by Roald Dahl You might think that it is a bit funny that I am reviewing a children’s book instead of an adult book this month, however, please bear with me. We are moving soon and the chaos...

The Road to Little Dribbling and My First Jozi Words
The Road to Little Dribbling: More Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson I have never been particularly interested in travel writing, however, this December I was drawn to a display of Bill...
According to Yes and There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly
According to Yes by Dawn French After a particularly busy and stressful month I decided that I needed to read something light hearted and funny, which is why I was thrilled to discover the new Dawn...
Stirred But Not Shaken and Noisy Farm
Stirred But Not Shaken by Keith Floyd This past weekend I finished reading a book that I can’t wait to share with you. Like many South Africans of my generation, I have grown up with numerous...
Icarus and Children’s Activity Books
Icarus by Deon Meyer I know that I reviewed a mystery thriller last month but when Deon Meyer’s new book came out just after I finished The Girl on the Train, I could NOT resist. I have literally...
The Girl on the Train and Spot the Dog
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins I am a sucker for a good mystery thriller and I was very intrigued when I saw a huge display of Paula Hawkins’ thriller in the bookshop. This novel is Paula’s...
The Mindfulness Colouring Book and Fancy Nancy
The Mindfulness Colouring Book: Anti-Stress Art Therapy for Busy People - Emma Farrarons A short while ago I was visiting my mother and she excitedly told me about a new trend that had emerged,...
Making Finn and Dog-a-pult
Making Finn - Susan Newham I first came across Susan Newham on Parent 24 when I was pregnant with my first child. Like many first time moms-to-be I craved information from other moms who had already...
Call the Midwife and Ping Pong Pig
Call the Midwife - Jennifer Worth At first glance most people may ask why I am reviewing a tv series however I assure you I am not. It was during one of the more inconvenient bouts of load shedding...