Each month I absolutely love browsing the book stores in search of my next book club pick to share with you all. This month’s choice is the masterful Someone We Know by Shari Lapena.
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A marketer and blogger living in London. This blog is my guide to navigating a demanding career whilst still holding on to your social calendar and a healthy lifestyle!
January Book Pick: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
We’re back with the first book club of 2020 and the decade! This month I wanted to take it back to a book that was released in 2018 and is a must-read if you haven’t already – Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owen.
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Lessons from 2019, hopes for 2020
As we all get ready to welcome in the new year and a new decade with family and loved ones, I like to reflect on what I have achieved and what I have learned. So, here is my year in highlights.
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7 tips for returning to work after medical leave
Returning to work after being off for some time due to medical reasons can be daunting and you can quickly start to feel overwhelmed. I’ve been through this over the last couple of months and I wanted to share what I’ve learned in the process and my advice if you ever find yourself in this situation (which I hope you don’t)!
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December Book Pick: Christmas Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
Hello December! The countdown to Christmas is on! This month I have chosen the perfect book to get you in the festive mood and it’s sure to bring a smile to your face… Christmas Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella.
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November Book Pick: Brave by Rose McGowan
This month’s book pick is the amazing BRAVE by Rose McGowan. A memoir and manifesto that spares no detail on the truth about the entertainment industry, and empowers everyone to be brave.
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Why health is so important
In this post, I share my experience of being diagnosed with a collapsed lung through to recovery and how to ensure you’re putting your health first.
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October Book Pick: My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
With The Booker Prize 2019 announcement just around the corner, this month’s book pick is from the longlist: My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite.
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The New Inn: building a family business
This week my sister reopened her pub, The New Inn Middleton Cheney, having obtained tenancy and held a launch party to celebrate! In this blog I explore the history of the pub, my sister’s takeover and what has made it a success to date.
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September book pick: The man who didn’t call by Rosie Walsh
This months book pick is The man who didn’t call by Rosie Walsh, the first novel she’s written under her own name and it’s a winner! I made a note on my phone to add this to my reading list as it sounded intriguing and I’m so happy that I did! Read on to find out more.
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Reading In Heels
Back in April I ordered my first ever Reading In Heels box, a subscription service that delivers a handpicked book plus a variety of different treats to you in the post, every month. If you follow my Instagram then you will have seen me post about this before but I wanted to officially write something…
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