Belle’s Book Club: The Best of Non-Fiction
What do you think about when someone says Non-fiction? An autobiography? A memoir? A how to manual or self-help book? I don’t think I’d ever given it too much thought…
Jackie Wilson
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Is Your Reading ‘Literarily’ a Lie?
A recent study revealed that 56% of Britons have, at some point, lied about reading a book. Reasons cited for these fibs include wanting to join a conversation, seeming more…
Things to Know About “books you need to read before you die” Lists
I pick the books I read in a kind of unofficial cycle of 4 types. The recurring cycle goes something like this: Book 1: Current book that everyone is talking…
Age Before Beauty?
I’m 47. This week I bought myself the first bikini that I have ever thought I looked good in. I wrote bikinis off long ago as something I simply couldn’t…
A Wonderful Life in Christmas Films
One of my fondest memories of my childhood Christmases is watching The Wizard of Oz while grown ups snoozed behind me on a 70’s “three piece suite” in brown velour.…
Wine & Chocolate Together. Just Yes!
Love chocolate? Love wine? How about chocolate AND wine in one carefully considered, masterfully selected, palate tantalisingly perfect combination? You’re thinking about it aren’t you? Did the corners of your…
Tips For Flying With Under 5s
Within the opening paragraph of M. Scott Peck’s famous self help book, The Road Less Travelled, are the words “once we truly know that life is difficult – once we…
Solitude at Champney’s Forest Mere
I was not originally intending to visit Champney’s Forest Mere alone. After booking the overnight package with five friends I realized I was entered in a half marathon the morning…
Exploring The London Transport Museum
When my husband declared that our family outing for the weekend was to be the London Transport Museum, I’m not proud of myself for secretly thinking I’ll notch this one…
