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Lauren O Connor-May

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Book review: The Things We Leave Behind

The Things We Leave Behind Clare Furniss Simon & Schuster Review: Lauren O'Connor-May The Things We Leave Behind is a young adult, dystopian…

Book review: Jumpnauts

Jumpnauts Hao Jingfang Bloomsbury Review: Lauren O’Connor-May Yun Fan is a beautiful but reclusive archaeologist with a secret obsession. Decades ago, her grandfather was visited…

Book review: Blue Sisters

Blue Sisters Coco Mellors HarperCollins Review: Lauren O’Connor-May I’ve noticed a recurring theme in Coco Mellors’ books and while I don’t think her books would make their way…

Author launches updated memoir

Entrepreneur and former political activist, Alison Weihe launched Belonging: Finding Tribes of Meaning at the V&A Waterfront Exclusive, on Thursday August 29. In this memoir the…

Book reviews: themes of romance and living houses

Reviews: Lauren O’Connor-May All these books have a few things in common: romance and living houses. The Magic All Around Jennifer Moorman HarperCollins In this story, Mattie…

Book review: A Whisper of Cardamom

A Whisper of Cardamom Eleanor Ford Murdoch Books Review: Lauren O’Connor-May This is the first spicy book that I’ve read where I liked the spice. Jokes aside, this book is…

Children’s books reviewed

aau Mini artists Josephine Seblon Thames & Hudson Review: Lauren O’Connor-May This book is a great resource for artsy activities, especially if you want to entice your little…

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School supplies need not break the bank

I was still recovering from my Christmas indigestion when the first “back to school” ad popped up on my social media feed. New Years is not a money spinner so marketers start…