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What we’re reading this week … Tea with Arwa

Jan 20th, 2012 | By

One woman’s story of faith, family and finding a home in Australia By Arwa El Masri | Out now ~ Review by Dolores Turro Arwa El Masri’s memoir touches on a tricky...



What we’re reading this week … Season to Taste

Dec 22nd, 2011 | By

How I lost My Sense of Smell and Found My Way By Molly Birnbaum | Harpercollins Molly Birnbaum is all set to become a chef when, while out jogging one day, she's...



Our thoughts on The Slap (and who won it on DVD!)

Nov 29th, 2011 | By

Pretty much everything about this riveting, controversial ABC series (based on Christos Tsiolkas' bestselling book) was spot on. The acting, locations, direction and writing were all beautifully thought-out and absolutely...



The reality chicks review … a few saucy Pure Romance items

Nov 18th, 2011 | By

Those of you who follow us on Twitter and Facebook may have heard that we received a package last week. A package the reality chicks were quite happy to fight...



What we’re reading this week… Haiku for the Single Girl (and how to win a copy)

Nov 16th, 2011 | By

By Beth Griffenhagen Illustrations by Cynthis Vemslage Meyers Harpercollins | Out now Some people love being single. Others aren't so jazzed. We hear it all at RC HQ. But whether you're single, newly...



What we’re reading this week… Kitchen Coquette

Nov 10th, 2011 | By

The Go-To Guide for those Random Life Scenarios When Food is the Only Answer By Katrina Meynink Could there be anything better than crispy blue cheese ravioli, radicchio and walnut salad on...



What we’re reading this week … Handmade Wedding

Oct 26th, 2011 | By

Over forty gorgeous projects to help you style your wedding your way Penguin| $35.00 My toddler and I have sat down to leaf through this delectable book a dozen times since it...



What you need to watch this week … Crazy Stupid Love [M]

Sep 27th, 2011 | By

It's hard to get a good rom-com. The genre seems to have become all about making a quick buck by churning out something forgettable and formulaic, and that's a damn...



What we’re reading this week … Baby Owner’s Manual

Aug 31st, 2011 | By

By Steve Bedwell | Rockpool Pub $19.99 Just about any first time dad will make the joke that they wished their new bundle of joy came with an operating manual. Now they...



What we’re reading this week… Marriage Confidential

Aug 24th, 2011 | By

The Post-Romantic Age of Workhorse Wives, Royal Children, Undersexed Spouses & Rebel Couples Who Are Rewriting the Rules By Pamela Haag | Harpercollins If you look, you'll always find a story or...