Books

Book Reviews March 2020
On Our Bedside Table: Stories of Friendship, Empowerment, Terrorism and Mental Illness
The Shelly Bay Ladies Swimming Circle by Sophie Green [Reviewed by Zissy]   In a…
What I learnt from Indistractable, a Book on Managing Attention

Can time-boxing eliminate distractions and allow you to spend more time doing what you want? According to Indistractable it can and so I tried it out.

On our Bedside Table February 2020
On Our Bedside Table: A Memoir, a Business Book, Two Novels and the One About a Donkey
Last Stop Auschwitz by Eddy de Wind   In a Nutshell Eddy de Wind was…
Mike Horn on crossing Antarctica, fulfilling childhood dreams and the world of exploration
Mike Horn on crossing Antarctica, fulfilling childhood dreams and the world of exploration

Do you remember what you wanted to be when you grew up? What your wildest…

Energy, Balance and Calm can be yours with 15 Minutes of Yoga Workouts
Energy, Balance and Calm can be yours with 15 Minutes of Yoga Workouts

Recently I was banished* from sweat inducing exercise and needed to find an alternative. It…

On our Bedside Table Stories of Self-Discovery, Conspiracies and Violence
On our Bedside Table: Stories of Self-Discovery, Conspiracies and Violence
The Runner by Markus Torgeby [Reviewed by Feige]   In a nutshell This biography is…
Marie Kondo and The Life Changing Manga of Tidying up
Let us explain: Marie Kondo and The Life Changing Manga of Tidying up

Marie Kondo also known as KonMari first made waves in the early 2010’s with her…

On our Bedside Table Wars, Families and Secret Lives
On our Bedside Table: Wars, Families and Secret Lives
1. Finding Chika by Mitch Albom [Reviewed by Zissy]   In a Nutshell Mitch Albom…
The best Eggplant Dish from More, a Cookbook with a Big Personality
The best Eggplant Dish from More, a Cookbook with a Big Personality

Matt Preston’s latest cookbook More promises more recipes with more veg for more joy. Preston,…

On our Bedside Table: Novels, Thrillers & Racing
On our Bedside Table: Novels, Thrillers & Racing
1. Cilka’s Journey by Heather Morris [Reviewed by Feige]   In a Nutshell   Cilka’s…
Jessica Sepel Shares her Meal Prep Tips in Her Latest Book
Jessica Sepel Shares her Meal Prep Tips in Her Latest Book

Popular clinical nutritionist and health and wellness expert Jessica Sepel has just released her third…

The Pastorie Chicken from SHARE, a nostalgic cookbook of South African Community Recipes
The Pastorie Chicken from SHARE, a nostalgic cookbook of South African Community Recipes

SHARE, a nostalgic cookbook of South African Community Recipes arrived in a paper envelope, made…

On our Bedside Table: Stories of Strangers, Oceans, Animals, Troubles and Disabilities
1. Talking to Strangers by Malcom Gladwell   In a Nutshell   This is the…
A sweet potato, kale & plum tomato frittata from the Guilt Free Gourmet
A Sweet Potato, Kale & Plum Tomato Frittata from the Guilt Free Gourmet

We recently received a copy of The Guilt Free Gourmet, a cookbook that’s filled with…

Book Recommendations
On Our bedside Table: A Memoir, A Biography, A Thriller, A book on Habits and A Brief History of Humankind
1. High Achiever by Tiffany Jenkins   In a Nutshell This book is the real-life…
The Money Books to Read to help you control your finances

  *This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase something by clicking through, we may…

What I Learnt from South Africa’s Survival Guide to Climate Change
What I Learnt from South Africa’s Survival Guide to Climate Change

“Climate Change may be the greatest challenge that humanity will ever face. The decisions we…

On Our Bedside Table: A Long Essay, A Novel, A Call to Action and The Novel That’s not a Novel

 1. Eleonor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman   In a Nutshell This book…

A Sticky Toffee Pudding by Pinch of Nom the Cookbook
A Sticky Toffee Pudding by Pinch of Nom

Pinch of Nom is one of the top UK food blogs. Pinch of Nom was…

Can Ten Minutes A Day Change your life I lived by Ten to Zen to find out
Can Ten Minutes A Day Change your life? I lived by Ten to Zen to find out

  When it comes to self-help books, I prefer the ones that veer towards the…