I’m not a fan of social media posts that suggest the writer’s life is perfect. I just don’t buy it! My blog, aims to show a middle-aged-mamma’s life – warts and all! If you enjoy a smile, chat and a cup of tea with a pal, I think my posts might be for you.
If you’ve been following a while, you’ll know that I love to read, so the main focus of my website has always been to share book reviews and book club questions. Nothing is about to change there – books are, after all, what keep me sane (ish!)


Book Review of Grown Ups by Marian Keyes I simply cannot make my mind up about Marian Keyes. Rather like...
Book Review of Educated by Tara Westover Tara Westover’s Educated is brutal, compelling and tragic. It is not an easy read and...
Book Review of Middle England by Jonathan Coe I resisted reading this book for quite a while. I haven’t read The...
Book Review of A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman A Man Called Ove was recommended to me by readers...
Book Review of Old Baggage by Lissa Evans This is an utter treat of a read that should not just...
Book Review of Cilka’s Journey – sequel of the Tattooist of Auschwitz In Cilka’s Journey, the sequel of The Tattooist of Auschwitz...
