Archive for the ‘Great Books’ Category
February 19, 2010
Reviewed by Gabrielle Sutton
When someone experiences a particular difficult event in their life whether it be a death, divorce or other major life changing experience, advice is usually given to take ‘one day at a time’. What if you knew what tomorrow held? Could you change it? Would you want to change it? And what would be the consequences of changing the future?
Cecelia Ahern’s latest book, The Book of Tomorrow’, tells the tale of a young lady, Tamara, whose whole life is sent into upheaval by a death. The events that follow are outside her control, and she has no one to confide in or support her. The book is set in Ireland (Ahern is Irish). Following the death, Tamara and her mother must move from their home in the exclusive Dublin beachside suburb, Killiney, to live with family outside a remote rural town in southern Ireland.
We all live in our own reality. Cecelia Ahern’s The Book of Tomorrow’explores what happens when we step outside that reality. When we start to realise that our behaviours, expectations and relationships are formed by the very limited environment in which we live. Tamara’s new life and new friends are a far cry from those of her old life.
Cecelia Ahern, like other contemporary Irish authors like Maeve Binchey and Monica McInerney, has the ability to bring to life the unique Irish spirit and humour and rich country side, transporting the reader to Ireland. I thoroughly enjoyed the book.
September 28, 2009
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June 16, 2009
Some of the best books get made into films, which is great because it means many of our favourite characters have been brought to life on the big screen – although sometimes with mixed results.
Some of the most notable in my opinion are, starting with the obvious,
- High Fidelity – Nick Hornby book becomes John Cusack & Jack Black film. Smart and funny with the more than occasional cringe-worthily accurate insight into relationships
- PS – I Love You – this one gets a mention because I’ve never cried so much in the first 20 minutes of a film before
- Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil – nice directing by Clint Eastwood
- The Talented Mister Ripley – but forget all the other Ripley films, this is the best one
- Apollo 13 – weren’t you totally on the end of your seat for the re-entry? Great film! Read the rest of this entry »
June 11, 2009
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May 10, 2009
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April 8, 2009
What do you do when you unexpectedly come face-to-face with one of your heroes in a Department Store?
- Panic, forget your own name and stare at your shoes as your cheeks grow increasing pink?
- Jump at the chance to pitch your latest business idea…she’ll be clambering to get on board…right?
- Ask her to help you choose a new lipstick?
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March 4, 2009
Kaz Cooke, bestselling author of Up the Duff, Kidwrangling and Girl Stuff needs your help with her biggest project yet – a national survey being conducted for her new book, Women’s Stuff.
Kaz is appealing to the women of Australia to fill in a survey on her website www.kazbook.com
“Help me! I need to know how women feel about a range of stuff, from confidence and mental health to shopping addiction and Botox. Anyone can make a request on what they’d like to see in the book,” explains Kaz.
February 4, 2009
Ladies, a bit of perspective if you will…
I find it hard to read an article that focuses soooooo much on what’s wrong with the cosmetics industry and the ingredients that can possibly harm us and spends so little time giving positive, “so what the hell can we use” advice.
Sure, we all can do with an education of what’s in our products but I’m a firm believer in spending more time on positive education rather than scaring the pants off people.
You can decide for yourself – read the article from The Times here
Let me know what you think!
February 3, 2009
Book Review by Gabrielle Sutton
This book is a prequel to Rosewater and Soda Bread and is based around three Iranian sisters who have fled Iran and are re-establishing their lives in Ballinacroagh, a small town in Ireland.
The sisters open a café cooking traditional Peruvian dishes and slowly weave their magic with exotic spices and aromas. Each chapter begins with a recipe which relates to the chapter’s storyline. It is quite similar to Under the Tuscan Sun and Chocolat.
It explores the history of the sisters and how that has impacted on the way they behave as well as dealing with prejudices, egotism, bullying, friendship, survival and small town life.
The book is beautifully written. Mehran has a way of capturing the essence of each character within the town and looking at their inner feelings and fears and contrasting that with the, often misconceived, public perception of that person. Mehran has a knack for character development as well as capturing the beauty of the Irish countryside and people. You will fall in love with some of the towns folk whilst you will loath others. It is an easy and enjoyable read.
I read the sequel, Rosewater and Soda Bread first but recommend that they be read in order. I loved both books and eagerly await Mehran’s next novel.
Review of Rosewater and Soda Bread by Marsha Mehran
January 4, 2009
In September we celebrated the release of US entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz’s new book The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur. Gorgeous Things was featured in the book, as well as many other inspiring stories and since then the book’s gone on to sell tonnes of copies worldwide.
I celebrated by making a dress from toilet paper, which Mike is featuring today on the TPE Blog – Check it out!
Mike’s book The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur is the kick in the pants that we all need to make us realise that our dreams wont come true if we sit around just dreaming…we have to act! In his book, Mike shows you how to take action, to start that business you’ve dreamt up and grow it into a giant in a sustainable way.
Why work in a bookshop when you could start your own publishing company!?
