Murder in Pudding Corner and the oligarch’s home
UK mischief and murder, hidden rooms, impostors, jolly good fun all round, thanks to NetGalley's review copies. The Body in the Kitchen Garden by Paula Sutton The Body in the Kitchen Garden is a charming and atmospheric cosy mystery filled with village intrigue, grand...
Murder Downunder, Saffron’s fifth adventure, and murder maths
Lots of murder, just how I like it! Always grateful to NetGalley for providing review copies. The Shark by Emma Styles The Shark is a tense, fast-moving psychological thriller that explores grief, fear, vengeance, and the dangerous consequences of taking justice into...
Second chances, suspicious spouses, and gothic suspense
One of these books I absolutely adored. One was a solid thriller. And one felt like a waste of time, but it's probably good if that's your vibe. Thanks, NetGalley. I always appreciate the review copies. The Queen of Wishful Thinking by Milly Johnson The Queen of...
Detectives, divorces, and Patty Hearst
Take a trip to Cuba, discover the deceit of a woman married to a powerful divorce lawyer known for ruthless prenups, and travel back to one of the most controversial trials in history. Thanks for the review copies, Netgalley. The Novel Detective: A Detective Novel by...
Win with SITC and Zespri kiwifruit

Win with SITC and Zespri kiwifruit

For the next two weeks I’ll be participating in the Zespri kiwifruit challenge, finding interesting ways of incorporating this super vitamin C fruit to my days. I’ll be sharing tips, facts, recipes, and pictures on my blog, Facebook and Google+ pages, and Twitter, so...

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Here’s to August being (almost) over

Here’s to August being (almost) over

Yes, I've been a bad blogger, not updating for over a week, and then messing up the rhythm even more by posting a music video on Friday. I hope that things will calm down a bit and normal programming should resume soon. In the meantime, aren't you as happy as I am...

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Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve

Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve

This weekend I was plagued by the most counterproductive (cycle of) thoughts: the twins of despair better known as "what if" and "if only".  And they're still around, despite my knowing that thinking like this will not end well. Right now my biggest regret is moving...

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Music Monday with a local flavour

Music Monday with a local flavour

With Oppikoppi over, I thought it appropriate to feature a South African band. One of my favourite local bands is aKing. The first song of theirs I heard was "Safe as houses" and you have to agree, the video's pretty cool too. I love listening to this when I feel like...

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Comfort posting because I have nothing for you

Comfort posting because I have nothing for you

Last week was probably the worst of my life to date, but this week is really giving it a run for its money. Monday was kind of promising, but Tuesday was constructed from "snot en trane" (lots of ugly crying, basically). I haven't slept much for over a week; I can't...

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Music Monday: Notches in bed posts

Music Monday: Notches in bed posts

Last week was not a good one. And although it's late, I did not forget about amusing my three readers with a music video. This week's a little punk rock, and dedicated to the three guys I've recently chatted to on Whatsapp. Because.

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A bit of silliness is needed

A bit of silliness is needed

So this week... Friday came around and we listened to interesting songs in the office - I work with the coolest, craziest kids, and this is my contribution.   Happy Friday, merry minions! 😀

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A song for so many people

A song for so many people

I've been chatting with an awesome lady on Twitter for a while now, and she posts a song on her blog every Sunday. I guess I'm doing the copycat thing with Music Mondays, but generally I don't have time to write a proper blog post on the first day of the work week -...

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Why ask why?

Why ask why?

Just got home from a day of errands and bonding: got the tyres and bulbs for my car, and went to a creative/craft expo with my mom on the other side of Johannesburg - she doesn't do driving in Jhb. After that I took her to see my new place, picked up my migraine meds,...

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