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BOOK REVIEW: Remind Me Again Why I Need a Man by Claudia Carroll
BOOK REVIEW: Remind Me Again Why I Need a Man by Claudia Carroll
19 May 2008
Reviewed by Helen Redfern I picked this book out of my to-be-read pile as from the cover and the title I thought it would be a light, easy read. Just what I needed. I have to say though that my heart sank when I read the blurb on the back of this book, ‘Ever  More
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BOOK REVIEW: Lottery by Patricia Wood
BOOK REVIEW: Lottery by Patricia Wood
13 May 2008
I'd heard good things about Patricia Wood's Lottery long before it was shortlisted for the Orange Prize, but once I saw it was on the shortlist, I knew I had to read it. It's the story of Perry L Cranall who is "not retarded". He knows this because  More
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BOOK REVIEW: The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks be E Lockhart
BOOK REVIEW: The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks be E Lockhart
9 May 2008
I've loved all of E Lockhart's books, but I have to admit I was a bit afraid to read her latest, The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks, since a couple of friends whose opinions I respect really didn't like it at all. Well, I don't respect their  More
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MORE ON MONDAY: Family Friendly Working by Antonia Chitty
MORE ON MONDAY: Family Friendly Working by Antonia Chitty
5 May 2008
Reviewed by Zoe Lea As I work from home and have a boisterous four year old to deal with, I jumped at the chance to review this book hoping for lots of ideas and advice. I’m happy to say that I wasn’t let down. The title and by-line ‘Inspiring Ideas  More
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BOOK REVIEW: Pretty Face by Mary Hogan
BOOK REVIEW: Pretty Face by Mary Hogan
1 April 2008
I enjoyed Mary Hogan's book The Serious Kiss, but I wasn't wild about it. I enjoyed Pretty Face much more, even though it deals with some of the same issues (specifically: weight). In Pretty Face, Hayley is overweight and the boys she likes just want to be fr  More
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BOOK REVIEW: The Meaning of Sunglasses by Hadley Freeman
BOOK REVIEW: The Meaning of Sunglasses by Hadley Freeman
21 March 2008
Despite having no discernable interest in fashion (I work from home, mostly in pajamas, so there's no real need), I absolutely love Hadley Freeman's Guardian newspaper column. She's so dry, funny and down to earth. I think I gave a little squeal when I heard  More
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BOOK REVIEW: When to Walk by Rebecca Gowers
BOOK REVIEW: When to Walk by Rebecca Gowers
19 March 2008
Reviewed by Sarah Hague Do you know the feeling of meeting someone and immediately all your hackles rise?  For some reason, you dislike on impact the person before you. There are books like that too. It may have nothing to do with the quality of the book  More
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