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Archive for May 2021

5 top tips for getting back into running after a break

Running after a break is tough! You need to get back into the zone mentally as well as physically. I am a fair weather runner. It still seems odd calling myself a runner at all! This time last year I had not even thought about running but in June 2020 I embarked upon the Couch […]

The Secretary, by Catherine Hokin

  1930s and 40s Berlin. Magda is horrified by the Nazi rise to power but uses her position as secretary to Himmler to obtain information. 1980s East Berlin: Magda’s granddaughter Nina struggles to comply with the oppressive nature of life. She yearns for freedom but uncovers family secrets at the same time… The Secretary is […]

#ParentPower blog linky 21

The hosts of #ParentPower hope you are all safe and well. Very close to my birthday and I’ll be 40! You don’t need to be a parent to join in but family friendly posts are essential. Have you any parenting hacks, recipes or gift ideas to link up with us? What books or days out […]

The Frozen Girl, by Roberta Gately

  Jessie Novak is an ER nurse working in liaison with the police. A body is found with a link to the hospital and Jessie is determined to find the killer but uncovers a host of personal and professional secrets along the way… The Frozen Girl is the second book to feature Jessie but it […]

#MischiefAndMemories blog linky week 21

Say hello again to #MischiefAndMemories I’ve had my covid vaccine but, ouch, my arm hurts! Anyway, it’s a new week of our new blog linky! Mischief And Memories is all about your family and lifestyle posts so come and link up! We want: – Connecting and interacting with other bloggers Building a strong family and […]