In TAXTOPIA a rogue accountant breaks ranks to share his journey from clueless naïf to skilled tax consultant -and in doing so blows the lid on the murky world of making the tax burdens of the ultra-wealthy disappear. In the topsy-turvy world of tax avoidance, you can get richer by buying a yacht, the world’s… Continue reading Taxtopia by The Rebel Accountant
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The Swedish Art of Ageing Well by Margareta Magnusson
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
A Child of the East End by Jean Fullerton
Life in Cockney London was tough in the post-war years. The government’s broken promises had led to a chronic housing shortage, rampant crime and families living in squalor. But one thing prevailed: the unbeatable spirit of the East End, a tight-knit community who pulled through the dark times with humour and heart. Drawing on both… Continue reading A Child of the East End by Jean Fullerton
Call the Vet by Bruce Fogle
Thank you to Harper Collins for the copy of the book to read and review via Readers First. Today I’m sharing a mini review. Synopsis: Arriving in 1970s’ London as a fresh-faced Canadian, Bruce Fogle assumed that because he knew the language, he would understand the English. As a graduate of the world’s best veterinary… Continue reading Call the Vet by Bruce Fogle
February 2021 round up
February is the second month of lockdown 3 in England. The weather for the first few weeks has been cold and/or wet so ideal to catch up on some reading and these fabulous books took me all over the world and back in time. Historical fiction : A Beautiful Spy by Rachel Hore, The German… Continue reading February 2021 round up
The Domestic Revolution by Ruth Goodman @omarabooks @lovebooksgroup
Thank you to Kelly and Meggy of Love Books Tours for the opportunity to read and review this book. Regular readers of my blog will know that I don’t review many non-fiction books, but as the granddaughter of a coal miner this one appealed to me. Synopsis: A large black cast iron range glowing hot,… Continue reading The Domestic Revolution by Ruth Goodman @omarabooks @lovebooksgroup
Brain Tools for Teens by Malin Gutestam
Thank you to Love Reading for the opportunity to read and review Brain Tools for Teens. I am the mother of two teenagers and I also work for a social mobility charity working to encourage students to aim high for their futures, so I was keen to read this. This was published by Hjärnskap last… Continue reading Brain Tools for Teens by Malin Gutestam
Plant Magic by Dr. Greg J Kenicer @thebotanics @lovebooksgroup #lovebookstours
Thank you to Kelly at Love Books Tours and The Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh for a gorgeous copy of this book. My thoughts are my own and not influenced by the gift. Synopsis: An informative and entertaining look at why plants have been used in magic and what that tells us about people and… Continue reading Plant Magic by Dr. Greg J Kenicer @thebotanics @lovebooksgroup #lovebookstours
The Better Half : On the Genetic Superiority of Women by Sharon Moalem
Today I’m pleased to share a review for a non fiction book on my blog. Thank you to Penguin UK for a digital proof copy via NetGalley – apologies for the delay in reading and reviewing. Synopsis (from Goodreads) : An award-winning medic and scientist makes the game-changing case that genetic females are stronger than… Continue reading The Better Half : On the Genetic Superiority of Women by Sharon Moalem