Cover of The Otter Who Tried against a hand-crocheted baby blanket

The Little Otter Who Tried by Katie O’Donoghue

by Evin // March 16, 2023 // No Comments

Katie O’Donoghue has a new book, The Little Otter Who Tried (Gill Books, 2023) and it’s just as wonderful as her first book The Little Squirrel Who Worried (Gill Books, 2021). As with her first book, she weaves together her... Continue reading →

In The Book Personalised Books Under the Tree

by Evin // December 1, 2020 // No Comments

You know I love books! And I have a unique name, so I’ve always loved personalised things because it feels special and bespoke. So when In The Book offered me a choice of gifted books to show off my creative... Continue reading →

Interview with Stuart Simmonds, author of the Hannah the Spanner series of books and Harry the Karate Monkey

by Evin // November 17, 2020 // No Comments

Q&A with Stuart Simmonds, author of the Hannah the Spanner series of books and Harry the Karate Monkey How long have you been writing? Other than the odd article or report, I started writing my cricket book “Watching With... Continue reading →

Kindness, Sharing, and Emma Rattray’s The Rug Bear

by Evin // September 22, 2020 // No Comments

It was a fun surprise when I was gifted a copy of Emma Rattray’s book The Rug Bear. We are really into bedtime reading (and afternoon reading) in our home, so new books quickly become favourites being toted from room-to-room... Continue reading →

Marking Down Memories in My Creativity Book

by Evin // September 17, 2020 // No Comments

When My Creativity Book came out, I saw it posted on @FitziesFood Instagram and fell in love with the bright illustrations and brilliant concept. Naturally, being a bibliophile, I had to have a copy for Optimus (8), but then he... Continue reading →

Enjoy! Food You’ll Love by Sheila Kiely

by Evin // April 19, 2016 // 2 Comments

Sometimes as a blogger, I get to meet amazing and inspiring people. Back in 2010 when I worked on the Goodall’s Modern Irish Cookbook, I met a few dozen such individuals who continue to inspire me with their work. One... Continue reading →

Cookbook Launch: Lilly Higgins’ Dream Deli

by Evin // January 6, 2014 // 2 Comments

Lilly Higgins‘s second book Lilly’s Dream Deli: Heavenly Food, Every Day is a collection of the recipes she has tried, tested and set aside for her own dream deli. LB and I enjoyed attending the launch event held at Farmgate... Continue reading →

Book Review: Sully P. Snooferpoot's Amazing New Shadow by Aaron Loyel Shaw PhD

by Evin // October 18, 2013 // 1 Comment

I’m always on the lookout for different children’s books to read with LB. You know, we love the classics like Goodnight Moon, but also ones that remind him that being himself is important. This week’s great find is Sully P.... Continue reading →

Quality Over Quantity: A Book Review

by Evin // July 5, 2013 // No Comments

You know the book you read again and again? No, not Pride and Prejudice. The other one. For me, it is a non-fiction book with a dash of self-help. But not preachy or depressing, just a good honest take on why... Continue reading →