Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

I have just finished reading Big Little Lies by the amazing Australian author Liane Moriarty. Now, I realise I am so far behind with this one and I know that it has already been made into a Netflix series with the biggest actors (heard of Reese Witherspoon anyone? Nicole Kidman?), but I only recently discovered Liane …

Nantucket Sisters by Nancy Thayer

I'm the first to admit I'm a lady of phases - I became intensely obsessed with something for a while and then I switch to the next thing. At the moment my phase is reading. I've always enjoyed reading but sometimes I enjoy it more than other times. With life so busy at the moment …

Question: What Makes a “Beach Book”? (Plus 44 Suggested Answers)

Here’s a topic we’ve been chatting about in the back room at Parnassus: What exactly is a “beach read”? Lately we’ve realized that we — booksellers and customers… Source: Question: What Makes a "Beach Book"? (Plus 44 Suggested Answers)

Veni, Vidi, Vici

My love for History is really what makes me tick. History has always been a part of my life and I continue to be intrigued by the discipline. My Ancient History teacher at school single-handedly passed down his passion to me and he is the very reason why I am an Ancient History teacher today. …