According to the Australian marriages registered in 2017, almost 80% of couples lived together before they got married. Cohabitation, the act of living together without formalizing the relationship, is indeed the moving trend when it comes to Millennials and Gen Zers. For sociologist Eva Cox, it’s a sign that the social stigma related to sharing a house outside of the wedlocks … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2019
Interview: Emily Madden
One of our featured books this month is Heart of the Cross by Emily Madden. Emily took some time out to chat with us, and we hope you enjoy the following interview: Where do you like to write? My local cafe is a favourite, even though it’s rarely quiet! Tell us about the Heart of the Cross… A story about three generations of women living in Kings Cross in very different … [Read more...]
USER REVIEW: Pintor Paint Markers
Unleash your creative genius with these amazing Pintor Paint Markers. Available in heaps of bright colours, you can use them to create your own designs on any surface, including plastic, canvas, fabric, metal and glass. The fast-drying ink is alcohol free and contains no xylene or odour, so it’s suitable for all the family to use. Enjoy craft and design with the kids or … [Read more...]
BOOK CLUB: The Girls
By Chloe HigginsISBN: 9781760782238Review copies courtesy of Pan Macmillan Australia. This is the true story of Chloe Higgins writing about her life after the loss of her 2 sisters in a car accident from which their father survives. It is a gut wrenching novel with no holds barred and Chloe strips bare her soul. There is nowhere to hide in this book. Emotions are … [Read more...]
Review: Bridget Crack by Rachel Leary
My thanks to Beauty and Lace and Allen & Unwin for the opportunity to read and review Bridget Crack by Rachel Leary. Bridget Crack is a fictional character created by Leary, deported from England for a minor infringement in 1826 and sent to the penal colony on Van Diemen’s Land (now Tasmania). Bridget Crack’s story is a well-researched indictment of how many of these … [Read more...]