Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
The memoir of Trevor Noah, growing up mixed-race during apartheid. It's unimaginable how he lived & survived the first decades of his life.
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Oct 17, 20204 min read
Know My Name by Chanel Miller
This is the memoir of Chanel Miller, who was sexually assaulted and whose assailant was judged more on his potential than his crime.
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Oct 10, 20203 min read
The Perfect Child by Lucinda Berry
The first psychological thriller that I've read in a long time that made the hairs on my arms stand up...
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Oct 3, 20202 min read
600 Hours of Edward by Craig Lancaster
This book is the amazingly simple, heart-warming and sometimes sad story of the life of Edward Stanton narrated by Edward himself.
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Sep 27, 20202 min read
Imperfect Women by Araminta Hall
When Nancy Hennessy is murdered, she leaves behind two best friends, an adoring husband and daughter, and a secret lover. Who killed her?
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Sep 20, 202010 min read
Favourite opening lines of books
I asked some of my closest friends and family to share their favourite opening lines of books with me. Here they are...
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Sep 5, 20202 min read
Educated by Tara Westover
This memoir is so much more than simply a narrative of a path into education. It's a haunting and daring journey of a strong woman.
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Aug 30, 20202 min read
Normal People by Sally Rooney
Normal people is the story of mutual fascination, friendship and love between Connell and Marianne.
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Aug 15, 20202 min read
Tall But Tiny Tales - the first copies have arrived!
Together with a group of parents, I am working to self-publish this book of stories written and illustrated by our children, aged 2-5 years.
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Aug 15, 20202 min read
The Neverending Story by Michael Ende
The Neverending Story is one of my favourite books and is one of very few books I have read more than once.
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