World Book Day and World Book night

Next week is both World Book Day (March 3rd) and World Book Night (March 5th) - there are Quick Reads being released for it, some of which look pretty decent. The adult books are priced at £1.99 and include books by Mike Gayle and Sheila O'Flanagan, and the kids ones are £1 and include a Dr Seuss book and a special edition Winnie the Pooh book.

Books are available from lots of bookshops and supermarkets, and the adult books are also available on Amazon right now. Enjoy your read!

http://www.worldbookday.com/index.asp

The Gentle Art of Domesticity and other treats

As I sat, sleeping babe in my arms, I wandered over to Amazon with a new book in mind - something calming, creative and beautiful to suit my contented frame of mind.

I love The Gentle Art of Domesticity by Jane Brocket - a compendium of baking, crafts and the pleasures of a simple life, illustrated wonderfully with stunning photography. So, I began my tour there and followed the Amazon Recommends links. I'm now craving the following:

Perhaps it's time to crack open that Amazon gift voucher I've been saving. A girl needs a treat once in a while, right?