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The Lines We Leave Behind by Eliza Graham: A review

December 4, 2018December 3, 2018 Just another Gem

I don’t think I know anyone who isn’t an Amazon Prime member. Next day free delivery from the online store that stocks everything from stainless steel straws to novelty socks and everything in between. I guess you could call this … Continue reading The Lines We Leave Behind by Eliza Graham: A review

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Shampoo bars from Lush: A review

December 1, 2018 Just another Gem

I don’t know if you read my last blog, if you didn’t, you should. I’m quite proud of it. But I mention in it that I’m trying to tackle my plastic usage. As part of that I bought a Lush … Continue reading Shampoo bars from Lush: A review

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Waiting for Wednesday: A review

July 23, 2018July 23, 2018 Just another Gem

Waiting for Wednesday is the third  book in a series by Nicci French (fun fact, Nicci French is a pseudonym for husband and wife writers Nicci Gerrard and Sean French). The series follows psychotherapist Dr Freida Klein as the main … Continue reading Waiting for Wednesday: A review

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Miss Saigon: A review

June 25, 2018June 24, 2018 Just another Gem

Fifteen years ago my family bought tickets to go and see Miss Saigon at the Edinburgh Playhouse. I was studying Acting and Performance at college at the time and annoyingly I had a show on the same night as Miss … Continue reading Miss Saigon: A review

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THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS: A REVIEW

June 18, 2018June 18, 2018 Just another Gem

This book has recently been made into a film, but I didn’t actually know that when I started reading it. My friend told me once I was half way through and now I can remember seeing the trailer and I … Continue reading THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS: A REVIEW

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A Little Life: A review

June 4, 2018June 3, 2018 Just another Gem

It took me a whole month to read it, well nearly. 30th April to 25th May, so just short of 28 days to read the tome that is the 720 page A Little Life  by Hanya Yanagihara. A book that … Continue reading A Little Life: A review

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Goodreads reading challenge

March 26, 2018March 25, 2018 Just another Gem

Who is on Goodreads? I am and I’m doing a reading challenge this year. Goodreads gives you the chance to set yourself a reading target for the year. My self-imposed target is 12 books in 2018. That’s only one a … Continue reading Goodreads reading challenge

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Cocktail masterclass at Aluna, Bristol

March 19, 2018March 19, 2018 Just another Gem

You know those Facebook competitions that flood your newsfeed; ‘like and share to win a two night stay in this hotel’, ‘tag two friends and share for your chance to win a meal for two’, ‘like and share this post, … Continue reading Cocktail masterclass at Aluna, Bristol

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Please don’t hire me, I’m scared! A review

March 7, 2018March 7, 2018 Just another Gem

So I did a little research for this review and back in 2014 a study found that nearly half of UK graduates weren’t working in their chosen field. In fact, The Independent said that those graduates believed they worked in … Continue reading Please don’t hire me, I’m scared! A review

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God’s Own Country: a review

September 13, 2017September 12, 2017 Just another Gem

Saturday nights are typically for drinking in bars or pubs before going off dancing with your mates at some hip club. Well, they used to be anyway. I’ve suddenly become that person who says ‘I’d rather be able to have … Continue reading God’s Own Country: a review

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