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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Books & Flicks: What I’ve been reading and seeing lately
What have you been reading lately? Despite this year going on record as one of my crazy/busiest, over the past few months I have somehow managed to keep up with …
SnS Book Club: Seven Types of Ambiguity by Elliot Perlman
This month’s book club discussion has been written by my dear friend and fellow book lover Sarah Tidey. Sarah is also an author, having published a number of children’s books. She …
SnS Book Club: Caleb’s Crossing
Welcome to the June edition of the SnS Bookclub, Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks. How did you find this month’s book, Caleb’s Crossing? Have you read any of Geraldine Brooks’ …
SnS Book Club: The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
Welcome to this month’s book club discussion. This month we are discussing The Light Between Oceans, by M.L. Stedman, the debut novel of an Australian lawyer (now writer) who now lives …
SnS Book Club: Burial Rites
Welcome to the March Edition of the #SnS Book Club. This month we are discussing Burial Rites by Hannah Kent, a young Australian author from South Australia. Burial Rites is …
SnS Book Club: The Rosie Project
How did you find this month’s book, The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion? Had you heard much about it before you read it? I hadn’t heard anything specific about this …
SnS BookClub: The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult
Welcome to our very first Style and Shenanigans Book Club discussion! It’s great to have you and thank you for popping by. Please make yourself comfortable – perhaps pour yourself …