Figuring out what to read is not always as easy as it sounds. Sometimes you have a favourite genre or author, such as historical fiction or a penchant for Liane Moriarty books. …
The Books, Flicks and Netflix Wrap – Mid January 2016
Welcome to my first blog post of 2017! A BIG HNY to you too – I hope you’ve had a lovely and relaxing few weeks. As for me, I’m feeling …
My Favourite Books of 2016
I’ve read nearly forty books this year. FORTY! I’m not sure if that’s a record for me – the seven books I read in sixteen days in Thailand earlier this …
Books, Flicks and Netflix – The September/October 2016 Wrap
Welcome to my latest instalment of my latest book, flicks and netflix loves. It’s such a busy time of year isn’t it? I reckon without our quick trip to Noosa, …
Books, Flicks & Netflix: August 2016
Well, it’s been Game of Thrones Central around here over the last little while, but in between beheadings and boobs I’ve managed to read some excellent books, including a fantastic debut …
Books, Flicks and Netflix – The June/July Wrap
It’s been a big couple of months in the reading and watching departments. Got to love winter for that, right? The added bonus of 16 days in Thailand, many hours …
Ten Great Holiday Reads
It might not surprise you to hear that I regularly receive emails and texts from friends asking for a book recommendation for an upcoming holiday or weekend away. Sometimes, they’ve …
Books, Flicks & Netflix – The May Wrap
Welcome to this month’s Books/Flicks and Netflix wrap. It’s been a good solid month of reading around these parts. I’m also pleased to report that I’ve mixed it up and …
Books, Flicks & Netflix – The April Wrap
Well, it’s been another big month in the reading stakes around these parts. Slow mornings on the school holidays and a few days in Bendigo gave me some much needed …
Books, Flicks & Netflix: The February/March 2016 Wrap
Welcome to the latest books and flicks wrap here at Shenanigans Central. You’ll see I’ve decided to add Netflix in to the mix too as it’s my latest obsession. I …
Books & Flicks: The Summer 2015/16 Wrap
One of the things I enjoyed the most about the Summer holidays (besides the lack of routine, lunch boxes extra curricular shenanigans) was the chance to really get stuck into some good …
5 Great Books from the Op Shop
Please join me in welcoming my friend Jen who is guest posting today. Jen’s a friend of mine, a fellow mother of three, a clever cookie from way back, an …
What to Read in 2016
Looking for some reading inspo for 2016? Perhaps for an upcoming holiday, your book club or because you’re looking for something a bit different? Well, you’ve come to the right …
My Favourite Books of 2015
It’s been a good year in books around these parts. For one, I found some great books to read. The combo of my two book clubs plus some recommendations from …
How to Find Time to Read
Updated April 2017 The question I’m most regularly asked would have to be, hands down, ‘When do you find the time to read?’ It’s true that despite having three children, running …
Books & Flicks: The August/September Wrap
It’s been a busy couple of months here at Shenanigans Central. Term 3 was full on at school with book day, footy day, information nights and all sorts of special …
Book & Flicks: The June/July Wrap
It’s been a big couple of months of reading around here. I decided a couple of months ago that I was wasting a lot of time watching TV at night, …
Books and Flicks – What I’ve Been Watching and Reading This Month
Well, despite the busy start of the school year, I’m pleased to say I’ve still managed to keep reading and have even managed a few movies this past month. I …
The Top 10: My Favourite Books (Non fiction)
Reading about real people and real events can be interesting, inspiring and informative. After all, it’s one thing to watch the news or read an opinion piece. It’s another thing to …
Books and Flicks: The January Wrap
If there is ever a month that I can hope to read more than my usual monthly quota, it’s January. It’s also the month in which I see loads of …
What to Read in 2015
January means a lot of things to a lot of people. For me, it means slow mornings, no deadlines, commitments and guilt free reading. Yes, reading in the morning, during …