Kitty Peck & The Child Of Ill Fortune by Kate Griffin

A more fun book this week than usual, a Victorian mystery/thriller about a girl who has inherited a criminal empire from her grandmother and must learn how to use her new power wisely. But as she is coming into her own, her long lost brother asks her to shelter a child, and she soon finds …

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Former.ly: The Rise And Fall Of A Social Network by Dane Cobain

This is a hard review to write, because being sent the book by the author, I have to say that at the core there was something that I didn't quite get about this book. Former.ly is the story of a guy who is recruited to work at a mysterious social media start up for a …

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Christmas in London: Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park. 

Every year, Hyde Park in the heart of London is taken over by the huge festivity that is known as Winter Wonderland. A huge area of rides, traditional European Christmas markets, and every festival food you can imagine. And like so many of the things you can do in London, entry is free. I love …

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Red Carpet fashion at Jack Reacher London Premiere: What They Wore, What I Wore…

So one of the awesome parts of my job is meeting really interesting people. I was invited to the press pit of the London red carpet premiere for Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, and got a chance to catch up with the stars. And to meet Tom Cruise. Yes, Maverick himself. Oh My God. If …

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An Autumn Walk In London, and A Seasonal Tart Recipe.

Not normally a recipe post type of person, but this one I thought you might get a kick out of since it's made from foraged ingredients and a pastry base that anyone can make. Perfect if you need to impress someone but have no cooking skills. London is beautiful at this time of year, with the …

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Trumpageddon with Simon Jay at the Kings Head Theatre, London

There is in London a long held tradition of pub theatre. Usually upstairs, sometimes down, these beautiful old pubs of London will have a small theatre and will hold some interesting events. Personally, I think that it's a great way to see a wider part of London and the arts, without the big price tag or the …

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An Afternoon at London’s Fortnum & Mason Department Store.

Established way back in 1707, this store has seen so much history and change over it's time, but from almost the beginning it was a place that served royalty. Today, you can find plenty of things with the Royal patent, and several tea blends like the Queens Blend (her favourite), Wedding Breakfast (created for the …

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