The Art of Friendship... About the Book: We all expect our friendships from childhood to last forever... Libby and Kit have been best friends ever since the day 11-year-old Kit bounded up to Libby's bedroom window. They've seen each other through first kisses, bad break-ups and everything in-between. It's almost 20 years since Libby moved … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Art of Friendship by Lisa Ireland
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Thoughts on a Bookish Film Duo: Paddington and Paddington 2
About the Films: Paddington: After a deadly earthquake destroys his home in Peruvian rainforest, a young bear (Ben Whishaw) makes his way to England in search of a new home. The bear, dubbed "Paddington" for the london train station, finds shelter with the family of Henry (Hugh Bonneville) and Mary Brown (Sally Hawkins). Although Paddington's … Continue reading Thoughts on a Bookish Film Duo: Paddington and Paddington 2
Bingo! The Shepherd’s Hut by Tim Winton
It’s bingo Saturday once again – that rolled around fast! The square I’ve filled for this entry is: A Book Written by an Australian Man The Shepherd's Hut is the latest release by Tim Winton and it more than lives up to its highly anticipated release. This is a brutal novel, make … Continue reading Bingo! The Shepherd’s Hut by Tim Winton
New Release Book Review: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society Film Tie-In by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society... About the Book: A celebration of literature, love, and the power of the human spirit, this warm, funny, tender, and thoroughly entertaining novel is the story of an English author living in the shadow of World War II and the writing project that will dramatically change her … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society Film Tie-In by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
New Release Book Review: The Honey Farm by Harriet Alida Lye
The Honey Farm: About the Book: After a long drought, Cynthia’s isolated honey farm has suffered in the heat. Soil dries into sand; honeycomb stiffens into wax. But she has a plan: offer the farm as an artists’ colony with free board and ‘life experience’ in exchange for a summer of hard labour. For Silvia, … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Honey Farm by Harriet Alida Lye
New Release Book Review: LADY BIRD & THE FOX by Kim Kelly
Lady Bird & The Fox... About the Book: It’s 1868 and the gold rush sprawls across the wild west of New South Wales, bringing with it a new breed of colonial rogue – bushrangers. A world far removed from hardworking farm girl, Annie Bird, and her sleepy village on the outskirts of Sydney. But when … Continue reading New Release Book Review: LADY BIRD & THE FOX by Kim Kelly
Behind the Pen with Kim Kelly
On the eve of the release of her latest novel, Lady Bird and The Fox, it gives me great pleasure to welcome Kim Kelly to Behind the Pen. Today we've left the regular questions at the door and instead we're digging deep, so pull up a comfy chair and a drink of your choice because … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Kim Kelly
New Release Book Review: Whistle In The Dark by Emma Healey
Whistle In The Dark... About the Book: Jen's 15-year-old daughter goes missing for four agonizing days. When Lana is found, unharmed, in the middle of the desolate countryside, everyone thinks the worst is over. But Lana refuses to tell anyone what happened, and the police draw a blank. The once-happy, loving family return to London, … Continue reading New Release Book Review: Whistle In The Dark by Emma Healey
Thoughts on a Bookish TV Show: Word of Mouth TV
There's a brand new show on You Tube and it's all about books, food, and friendship - how utterly perfect is that?! It's called Word of Mouth TV and it's an author interview show with a twist. Here is the description: Word of Mouth TV is the first series to combine food, books and wine. … Continue reading Thoughts on a Bookish TV Show: Word of Mouth TV
Thoughts on a Bookish Film: Goodbye Christopher Robin
About the Film: After leaving London for the English countryside, writer A.A. Milne starts to spin fanciful yarns about his son's growing collection of stuffed animals. These stories form the basis for "Winnie-the-Pooh" and "The House at Pooh Corner," published respectively in 1926 and 1928. Milne and his family soon become swept up in the … Continue reading Thoughts on a Bookish Film: Goodbye Christopher Robin
