The Mourning Necklace by Kate Foster
The Mourning Necklace by Kate Foster was published in hardback in 2025. I read a review of it at the time and knew I would…
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Five real-world lessons to discuss with your adult child before their first full-time job
A first full-time job is a big step for the whole family. Your adult child may have worked part-time, completed an apprenticeship or spent years…
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My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney
I’d heard a lot of good things about My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney, so I bought a copy when it was published in paperback…
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The Bugatti 10k 2026
I recently ran the Bugatti 10k for the third time. Organised by Almost Athletes running club, Bugatti 10k is a summer evening road race, starting…
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15 years of blogging
On 1st August 2011, I clicked a couple of links on my friend’s blog on a whim. And suddenly my own blog was there staring…
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Chasing Shadows by Robert Bryndza
Chasing Shadows is the ninth, and most recent, DCI Erika Foster thriller by Robert Bryndza, published in 2025. I’ve been reading the Erika Foster series…
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How a new puppy helps families adjust to an empty nest
The day the last child moves out changes a house in ways nobody quite prepares you for. Rooms that used to fill with noise go…
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Parkrun tourism: Harrogate parkrun
My husband and I, along with Hetty our cockapoo, recently did some parkrun tourism at Harrogate parkrun in North Yorkshire. We were in Harrogate for…
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Running with your dog: Important tips for staying safe in every season
Running with your dog is a great way to stay active together. It builds fitness, strengthens your bond, and gives your dog the mental stimulation…
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The Other Miss Jones by Sophie Flynn
The Other Miss Jones by Sophie Flynn is my first ever Vinted book purchase! I read a lot of books and buy most of them…
