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Archive for July 2020

Harry Potter Magical Capsules

I think I would count myself as a pretty mega Harry Potter fan so was delighted at the release of a new collectable: Harry Potter Magical Capsules. I remember the excitement of queuing at midnight for the final book and my adoration has not abandoned Harry in the meantime! The detail on the crested box […]

The Widow’s Secret, by Katharine Swartz

The discovery of a shipwreck off the coast of Whitehaven brings a marine archaeologist to the town to uncover its secrets. Rachel has personal and relationship issues following the death of her father when she was only 12 and this has had a serious impact on her own marriage and her relationship with her mother. […]

#GlobalBlogging 171

Happy Monday everyone and welcome to #GlobalBlogging! I think we are on the home strait for home learning, one week to go! Please encourage your friends to join us by sharing on social media (or send them a DM and insist)! Linkies are a great way to discover new blogs and blogging friends as well […]

Thankfulness in lockdown and the sad return of…

Sorry to be all “bah humbug” but there are actually some things that I am grateful for during lockdown and am DREADING resuming once lockdown ends. So to get started… Kids parties, soft play and playgrounds: ahhh the pressure to have fun! Manky soft play and the germs, outdoor playgrounds that are too hot or […]

The Dead of Night, by Jean Rabe

Now in her sheriff role for 4 months, Piper is called out in The Dead of NIght to meet Mark ‘the Shark’ Thresher, a nonagenarian who is convinced his money is being stolen online. Piper agrees to investigate but on the way back to her car, she trips in the dark over some bones. A […]