Bookwitch

Didn’t feel anything but the small two woke up very early so maybe it disturbed them

Hayfever maybe? there can be a heat rash associated with it

Just to say I didn’t see the whole programme I had to turn it off as it was making me angry.

I think one of the major problems in this country is that too many people go into childcare who simply aren’t suited to the job. There are many unemployed young women being sent on FETAC childcare courses because there is an assumption that they are girls so they will be good at it. I say this as I know someone who was told go on the course or…[Read more]

They are really well done and Ann Carroll is an established children’s author she wrote the Rosie series a few years ago. I highly recommend them.

From This Moment On by Colette Caddle
From this Moment On is the story of Lynn a once confident young woman who must rebuild her life after a horrible work harassment case has left her without a job and feeling rather bruised by life. Once her case is settled it would seem that Lynn has it all a kind and considerate boyfriend a loving family and…[Read more]

Currach books normally publish non fiction Irish interest titles but they have branched out into the children’s market with Maria Burke’s The Ark of Dun Ruah. This is a tale of adventure and fantasy which will appeal to children aged 10-13 approx. It features the story of orphaned brother and sister Simon and Kerry Macken who live in the normally…[Read more]

some lovely stalls there a great market

Well done for sharing twinnys PND is much more commom than many people realise and I think there is added stigma because the sufferer thinks it should be the happiest time of their life because they have a lovely new baby. I also suffered after all of my babies I have three and it takes time and patience and help from family and friends. We…[Read more]

It is a thorny issue alright but like a lot of things same sex marriage, children’s rights etc Ireland’s legal system is in the dark ages.

I think what was in the R&J book club last year they usually pick some great, gripping books.

This book is launching tonight at Waterstones Cork if anyone is down that way

I think it shows what a confused system we have had surely there has to be a way of helping women who are suffering? because of the tangled legal issues doctor have to tread so carefully they should be able to make medical decisions appropriate to the health of the patient without worrying that they will be questioned. I feel sorry for the midwife…[Read more]

If the legal side of things is sorted out then at least something good will have come out of this tragedy. I think the husband is an incredible strong and brave man and I admire his conviction. I really hope that he finds happiness in the years to come he deserves it.

Its a horrible tragedy that could have been prevented we’ll have to wait and see if they decide there was medical negligence but it breaks my heart that the law allows this to happen. There is so little respect for women from state institutions. I would like to see abortion legalised but that is my personal opinion and what happened to Savita…[Read more]

Anyone who prefers a gritty crime or psychological thriller. I’m thinking of you Sabbi, I think you’ll enjoy this, next month’s book will be The Lost by Claire McGowan publishing later this month it is a fantastic tale of missing girls and family secrets set on the Irish/Northern Irish border.

Great turn out last Saturday at The Teddy Bear’s picnic in Waterstones. Add Waterstones Drogheda as a friend on facebook and check out the picture see if you can spot your teddy.

It’s out the end of April guys. I have a copy if anyone wants to borrow. I can give it to Sabbi to lend around.

Haven’t had a chance to start it yet Sabbi will get to it soon though I’ve just read a fab book not out until April called just what kind of mother are you? by Paula Daly it’s fantastic. I’ll post up a review.

Another great shortlist just announced. The CBI awards, thats’s Children’s Books Ireland have just been announced.
The shortlisted Titles are:

The Terrible Thing That Happened to Barnaby Brocket by John Boyne and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers

The Weight of Water by Sarah Crossan

Hóng by Anna Heussaff

Na Laochra is Lú by Laoise Ní Cléirigh and…[Read more]