books

Bookish Crime: Another Cozy Mystery?

A Dive into the Latest Offerings on the Small Screen The world of television continues to evolve, offering a diverse range of viewing experiences to suit every taste. From intriguing mysteries to heartwarming romances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Let’s take a look at some of the latest shows making waves and capturing the […]

Summer’s Best Reads: 11 Holiday Escapes

Your Summer Reading Sorted: 11 Novels to Escape With Planning your summer holiday? Sun cream, swimwear, and sunglasses are essential, but don’t forget a captivating book to lose yourself in. Whether you’re jetting off to a sun-drenched beach, exploring a vibrant city, or enjoying a relaxing staycation, these eleven novels offer the perfect escape. Thrillers […]

Trainspotting’s Irvine Welsh: We’ve become ‘dumbed down machines’

Irvine Welsh, the author of the groundbreaking 1993 novel Trainspotting, stands in Leith, Edinburgh, pointing towards a second-story window of a weathered stone building. It was in this very room, overlooking a local park, that he penned the iconic book that later became a celebrated film, catapulting Ewan McGregor and Jonny Lee Miller to stardom.You […]

Bedtime Stories: Why Aussie Kids Miss Out

The Decline of Bedtime Stories: Are Australian Parents Reading to Their Children Less? For many, the image of a parent reading a bedtime story conjures feelings of warmth, connection, and the magic of imagination. But is this cherished tradition fading in modern Australian households? Recent data suggests a concerning decline in the number of parents […]