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The Anthropocene Reviewed – Buddy Read Write-up NINE (of Nine)

That’s it! We’ve done it! We made it right to the end! It has been a journey, for sure. Look, as much as I’d likely to savour the final write-up of this one, I’m slightly buzzed on some rosé (hello festive season), the bulb… Continue Reading “The Anthropocene Reviewed – Buddy Read Write-up NINE (of Nine)”

The Courage to Progress

The No-Show by Beth O’Leary My rating: 4 of 5 stars Everything I really want to write about this book would hint too hard at some delicate spoilers I firmly believe are best discovered by reading the book. I will say this, though: I… Continue Reading “The Courage to Progress”

Breaking Cycles

The Mother Wound by Amani Haydar My rating: 5 of 5 stars Heart breaking, infuriating, beautiful, tragic.Empowering. When I started writing this review it was a mess of my trying to establish what this book was about. I counted, when it dawned on me… Continue Reading “Breaking Cycles”

Change of Pace

It’s Not Me, It’s You by Mhairi McFarlane My rating: 5 of 5 stars So, just quietly, trigger warning for anyone who’s ever had their heart torn apart by betrayal. This one was a reread for me, so I feel like I should’ve been… Continue Reading “Change of Pace”

Gin and Tonic Times

I mean, if you don’t know what’s in gin and tonic… I suppose I could clarify some measurements? Hmmm… I’ll do my best. Tonic water – one bottle of Fever-Tree Tonic Water. My personal preference is the Elderflower Tonic Water. Gin. This is tricky.… Continue Reading “Gin and Tonic Times”

Chicken Mushroom pie!

Prep time: 1.5 hours (I mean, probably not that long. It felt like a long time. And I’m assuming we include cooking the pie innards? Currently, yes.) Cooking time: 15-ish mins for the blind bake, 30 mins for the pie Shelf life: No idea.… Continue Reading “Chicken Mushroom pie!”

Bitter Prosecco

Sometimes, the fact that a stemless wineglass fits perfectly into the mortar is the only thing that saves the day.