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Gladius and the Bartlett Trial (Gladius #1) | J.A. Paul

GLADIUS AND THE BARTLETT TRIAL is a tale that I think the target audience of MG readers will enjoy. It’s an engaging opening to a series that is a satisfying read. Check my full review to see what I thought.

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes | Suzanne Collins

THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES - Bottom line is that I did enjoy the book. It was a different point of view that tried to explain the backstory of a villain. Did it change my opinion of Snow? See my full review at www.swlothian.com to find out.

Lethal White (Cormoran Strike #4) | Robert Galbraith/J.K. Rowling

LETHAL WHITE is another worthy book in a great series. Robert Galbraith (JK Rowling) has created another enthralling crime novel full of twists, charm, and vibrant characters. Drop by to see my full thoughts.

Lethal White (Cormoran Strike #4) – Robert Galbraith/J.K. Rowling

LETHAL WHITE is another worthy book in a great series. Robert Galbraith (JK Rowling) has created another enthralling crime novel full of twists, charm, and vibrant characters. Drop by to see my full thoughts.

The Umbrella Academy – Netflix

THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY. Amazing. Original. Quirky. Multi-dimensional. Enthralling. Addictive. Compelling. Moody. Dark. Thrilling. So many different feelings from one body of work. My recommendation is to watch it, enjoy it, take the time to escape into it's vibrant world of vision and music.

Connected – Movie Trailer

CONNECTED is the latest offering from Sony Pictures Animation. It’s a tale of the modern world and the challenges we all face with technology. In a time where staying connected has become as important to our lives as air, the movie’s core plot-line explores how technology is taking over. This isn’t really a new theme, … Continue reading Connected – Movie Trailer →

Fantastic Beasts : The Crimes of Grindelwald | FB2 | J.K. Rowling

Fantastic BeastsThe Crimes of Grindelwald J.K. Rowling | Kindle Edition | 315 pagesReleased 16 November 2018 At the end of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald was captured in New York with the help of Newt Scamander. But, making good on his threat, Grindelwald escapes custody and sets about … Continue reading Fantastic Beasts : The Crimes of Grindelwald | FB2 | J.K. Rowling →

Scoob is Ready to Sweep the World

Hi all, remember me. I can’t express how shocked I was when I realised that I haven’t posted anything on here for 6 months. I don’t know how that happened, except for things like day job, Christmas, and travelling the world (I’ll share more about that another day). Let’s hope that I can post a … Continue reading Scoob is Ready to Sweep the World →

50 Years of Addams Family Evolution

How many versions of The Addams Family have you seen over the years? If you’ve lost count, then join the club. Some stories transcend time and remain relevant across generations. The Addams Family is one of those treasures that has been around for over 50 years. Even the music (click click) is instantly recognisable. So, … Continue reading 50 Years of Addams Family Evolution →

Let’s Go Back To The Hunger Games

Katniss is an incredible protagonist. She’s humble, she’s sincere, she’s strong, she’s compassionate, she’s smart. She’s everything I’d like my daughter to look up to and learn from. I know Katniss is fictional and the product of an author’s imagination, but she’s essentially a composite of so many things a woman can be. A guiding light who can inspire girls to take charge of themselves and grab hold of life to achieve anything they want.