July bumper book review
I had so many books to listen thanks to Netgalley and various publishers. So let me jump in! "The Photo" by A.J. McDine is a riveting psychological thriller that hooks you from the very first page. The plot unfolds with a chilling premise: the protagonist believes she...
June book review recap
In June, I worked my way through a few audiobooks supplied by various publishers through NetGalley. So here's what I read and what I thought. I reread John le Carré's classic novels about the intricate shadow worlds of international espionage. It's been acclaimed as...
Dirty Dozen Book Reviews
I've collected short reviews of the last twelve audiobooks I listened to through Netgalley and decided it's time to share them. I hope you enjoy and grab a copy of those that pique your attention. "Fatal First Edition" by Jenn McKinlay is the latest addition to the...
Step into my Slippers on 31 May 2024
Slipper Day, Reach For A Dream's biggest fundraiser, returns on 31 May 2024, promising a day filled with warmth, generosity, and fun - all in support of children with life-threatening illnesses. This year, Reach For A Dream and their partners bring you the chance to...
Step into my Slippers on 31 May 2024

Step into my Slippers on 31 May 2024

Slipper Day, Reach For A Dream's biggest fundraiser, returns on 31 May 2024, promising a day filled with warmth, generosity, and fun - all in support of children with life-threatening illnesses. This year, Reach For A Dream and their partners bring you the chance to...

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Ten Things About Champagne

Ten Things About Champagne

There are ten essential insights into the world of Champagne to prepare you for the upcoming Johannesburg Cap Classique, Champagne & Bubbles Festival, slated for May 17th and 18th at the Inanda Polo Club in Sandton. Protected Origins: Only wines crafted within the...

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Birthday countdown

Birthday countdown

It's five months until I (hypothetically) celebrate my next birthday. So I've decided to make a little extravagant wish list. Because it's a milestone age, supposedly, it's a little heavy on the extravagance. In no particular order, here it is. This Rose Ring from...

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Dating profiles matter and you can win

Dating profiles matter and you can win

I attended the media launch, and it was a little weird - I was one of the few people there who was not single. Yes, you read that right. I'm not single. I'm not in a relationship - yet - I'm seeing a wonderful man on a regular basis and we're getting to know each...

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All fired up for the Fire & Feast Meat Festival

All fired up for the Fire & Feast Meat Festival

The Fire & Feast Meat Festival presented by Crown National is the hottest gathering of meat lovers, and is taking Jozi by storm from 8 to 10 June 2018. This proudly South African affair is a celebration of all things fired, grilled and braai’d with something on...

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Slipper Day helps to make dreams come true

Slipper Day helps to make dreams come true

Slipper Day is the simplest and comfiest way you can make a difference in a child’s life. I attended the media launch for the 2018 Slipper Day initiative and got all the feels, in addition to a pair of shark slippers. For the last 30 years Reach for a Dream has been...

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Gift idea: support a child in need with Wish Tree

Gift idea: support a child in need with Wish Tree

Syllable is affiliated to Doppio Zero and their social media agency. Every year Doppio Zero encourages its patrons to participate in the Wish Tree initiative. Every branch of Doppio Zero will have a tree with pledge-a-gift cards. Each card has the name and age of a...

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