This is by far the most sinister and disturbing book I have ever read, it's only possible rival being Sister by Rosamund Lupton.
I found it all the more sinister because nothing overtly terrible happens for well over half of the book. There are hints of deception and terror but nothing concrete. You know something is going on but can come up with seven different scenarios of what that might be and are not at all convinced that you might not just be imagining things.
Monday 11 March 2013
Sunday 10 March 2013
Macaroon Misadventures
In January I bought a couple of recipe books in a sale for 99p each, one on macaroons and one on whoopie pies. I fancied giving them a go and even invested in a new silicone piping bag from Lakeland to help the process.
Since then the books have sat on the shelves and the bag in the cupboard, with me not finding the time or inclination to use either, but this weekend I decided to give it a go.
I wanted to make some sweet treats for my mum for Mothers' Day and thought that a few macaroons in a nice bag/basket with ribbon would be just the treat.
At the same time as buying my silicone piping bag I also bought some Star Kay White extracts as they were on offer, Lavender, Rose and Lemon. I decided on doing some lavender and some rose.
I started with the lavender, I did not bother with the rose!
Since then the books have sat on the shelves and the bag in the cupboard, with me not finding the time or inclination to use either, but this weekend I decided to give it a go.
I wanted to make some sweet treats for my mum for Mothers' Day and thought that a few macaroons in a nice bag/basket with ribbon would be just the treat.
At the same time as buying my silicone piping bag I also bought some Star Kay White extracts as they were on offer, Lavender, Rose and Lemon. I decided on doing some lavender and some rose.
I started with the lavender, I did not bother with the rose!
Thursday 7 March 2013
Happy World Book Day!
Today is world book day and as many of you will know I love books!
As such I wanted to celebrate today with all of you. I have a £10 Waterstones gift voucher to give away to one keen reader, just complete the Rafflecopter widget below to be in with a chance of winning.
Good luck and Happy Reading!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
As such I wanted to celebrate today with all of you. I have a £10 Waterstones gift voucher to give away to one keen reader, just complete the Rafflecopter widget below to be in with a chance of winning.
Good luck and Happy Reading!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Saturday 2 March 2013
My first foray into vintage mystery
The area of pre 1960s mystery stories is not one I can claim to know much about. I can think of some obvious candidates (Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie) but beyond this very short list there is just blank! Not that I don't find mystery stories enjoyable, some of my favourite Enid Blyton books are mystery series, but its just a genre I've not read much in and know little about.
It was with this in mind that I decided to join in the Vintage Mystery Challenge, hoping to extend my knowledge and hopefully find some enjoyable reads.
So wanting to get started, but not having a clue where to begin, I visited my the book stall on my local market.
It was with this in mind that I decided to join in the Vintage Mystery Challenge, hoping to extend my knowledge and hopefully find some enjoyable reads.
So wanting to get started, but not having a clue where to begin, I visited my the book stall on my local market.
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