Summer Holidays 2022
The summer holidays in our house were a complete washout this year. Thanks, Covid! Snubnose was preparing for the all-important board exams (Grade ten)….
8.5 The World Beneath Their Feet: Mountaineering, Madness, and the Deadly Race to Summit the Himalayas
This was a bit of an impulse read for me. I was casually browsing at the library with my mother and getting a bit…
The Mirror and the Light
I have been waiting years for the final book in Mantel’s Cromwell trilogy. I loved the previous books – Wolf Hall and Bring up…
How a Book Lover can keep their mind and body fit
These days, many people are cherishing their free time more than ever. They are using the majority of that time to cater to their…
The Biggest Challenges New Parents Face
Holding your child for the first time will likely be one of the most joyous experiences in your life, even if it takes a…
8.1 The Truly Devious Trilogy
It’s been a long time since I ventured into YA. Too many disappointing and poorly-written books, plus I think me naturally aging out of…
7.3 Recent Thrillers I read
I have recently been on a reading binge (especially with thrillers), and here are reviews of two thrillers I read. I am familiar with…
Nobody Likes Cleaning – Try These Tips to Speed It Up
Ever tried to clean and found yourself dreading peeling your fingernails off? Or mopping the floors until your shins ache? Well, you’re in luck….
8.5 Stephen Fry’s Mythos: A Fascinating Journey Through Greek Mythology
Reading The Maidens interested me in Greek mythology, so when I saw the Mythos series of books – Mythos, Heroes, and Troy in my…
7.3 The Maidens: A Riveting Tale of Obsession, Grief, and Murder
I loved Alex Michaelides’ debut novel – The Silent Patient, and so I didn’t hesitate to start reading his next book – The Maidens,…