This is a guide to a life well-lived. It is about the wonder of the everyday and the lessons that age brings. Wear stripes. Eat chocolate. Don’t leave empty-handed. But also embrace change, let go of what doesn’t matter and take care of something or someone other than yourself. The Swedish Art of Ageing Well is… Continue reading The Swedish Art of Ageing Well by Margareta Magnusson
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The Night Ship by Jess Kidd
1628. Embarking on a journey in search of her father, a young girl called Mayken boards the Batavia, the most impressive sea vessel of the age. During the long voyage, this curious and resourceful child must find her place in the ship’s busy world, and she soon uncovers shadowy secrets above and below deck. As… Continue reading The Night Ship by Jess Kidd
A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig
Thank you to Canongate Books for the invitation to join the readalong for A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig. I’m sharing my thoughts today. Synopsis: Before there was Santa Claus, there was a young boy who believed in the impossible. . . . Lemony Snicket meets Elf in this warmhearted Christmas caper. Soon to be a… Continue reading A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig
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