A review by Emma Streeton Meet Lewis Snow. He has the worst case of nits in world history. Everyone wants him to shave his head …
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Sex and Vanity by Kevin Kwan
A review by Nalini Haynes We all know people obsessed with status and wealth. Four years ago, my husband and I sat down to lunch …
Better Luck Next Time by Kate Hilton
A review by Emma Streeton It isn’t easy being related to a feminist icon. Just ask the daughters of Lydia Hennessey, who could have it …
League of Llamas by Allesah Darlison
Book 1 – The Golden Llama; Book 2 – Llama Impossible; Book 3 – Undercover Llamas; Book 4 – Rogue Llama A review by Emma Streeton League of …
Come Again by Robert Webb
A review by Emma Streeton Come Again is the first novel by award-winning British actor, comedian and author, Robert Webb. Nine months widowed, and not …
Eddy Popcorn’s Guide To Parent Training by Dee White
A review by Emma Streeton The school holidays have started and Eddy Popcorn can’t wait to hang out with his friends. Then disaster strikes. Eddy’s …
Art Time! by Anh Do, illustrated by Dan McGuiness
A review by Emma Streeton Our favourite characters are back in Art Time!, Hot Dog series #8. This time Hotdog, Kev and Lizzie are entering …
Little Book of Bad Moods for Mothers by Lotta Sonninen
A review by Emma Streeton The Little Book of Bad Moods for Mothers is a grown-up activity book for mothers in a bad mood. This …
Pests by Emer Stamp
A review by Emma Streeton Stix is a tiny mouse who lives behind the washing machine. He has always followed his grandmother’s rules to avoid …
Fartboy: Ready, Aim, Fart By Adam Wallace
A review by Emma Streeton Everyone thinks Martin is the tidiest boy in town. They have no idea that he is also Fartboy, the STINKIEST …
“I am a HEROINE addict”: Kathy Lette
In this podcast Nalini Haynes talks to an author whose writing has been turned into movies, a TV series and an opera. During her career, she’s …
HRT: Husband Replacement Therapy by Kathy Lette
A review by Nalini Haynes HRT: Husband Replacement Therapy opens at Ruby Ryan’s 50th birthday when she drops truth-bombs until she bombs herself into social …
Adults by Emma Jane Unsworth
A review by Emma Streeton The Plot Jenny McLaine is an adult. Supposedly. At thirty-five she owns her own house, writes for a cool magazine …
Mad Heidi vs the State: Trailer + Screenwriter gets a verdict against the police! 🚔
I don’t, as a general rule, post press releases. But the Mad Heidi guys are funny even when they’re outraged about an abuse of human …
Nelson: Pumpkins and Aliens by Andrew Levins
A review by Emma Streeton Introducing Nelson Meet Nelson . . . he’s an ordinary kid. Everyone thinks he’s shy but, really, he’s just bored. …