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September Reviews

Spring has sprung here in the Southern Hemisphere. I can't believe how quickly the year is moving. Here are my reviews for September: **** "Tales from the Cafe" by Toshikazu Kawaguchi **** "The Dictionary People: The unsung heroes who created the Oxford English Dictionary" by Sarah Ogilvie ***** "Second Act in Appleton Green" by Kate… Continue reading September Reviews

"Crepes & Pancakes", "When it all becomes too much", Baking, Present ideas

“Majestic Mudcakes” on sale now!

Mudcakes are a staple item at any office morning tea and bake sale. But not all mudcakes are alike. If you are looking for a super tasty and impressive, dense cake then go no further. “Majestic Mudcakes” is the eighth book in the “When it all becomes too much” mini cookbook pantry series by Terri… Continue reading “Majestic Mudcakes” on sale now!

Book Reviews, Books, Crime, Reviews

“The White Feather Murders” by Laraine Stephens : Review

Title: “The White Feather Murders” Author:  Laraine Stephens Publisher: Level Best Books/Historia Year:  2025 Category: Crime/Cosy Mystery  Reviewed by: Sarah Jackson Entertaining from start to finish Everyone’s favourite Crime reporter, Reggie Da Costa is back on the case. This time he and his trusty sidekick, Dusty Rhodes, are looking into a series of mysterious deaths, linked by the… Continue reading “The White Feather Murders” by Laraine Stephens : Review

Book Reviews, Books, Crime

“Melaleuca” by Angie Faye Martin – Review

This is my review as per the Sister's In Crime, Australia website. by Angie Faye Martin Publisher: Harper Collins Australia, 2025   Review  by Sarah Jackson Gripping, poignant and believable Unable to secure in-home support for her aging mother, Renee Taylor takes a temporary demotion to Constable in order to move back to her hometown of… Continue reading “Melaleuca” by Angie Faye Martin – Review