Thank you so much @RachelO for the lovely gift!! And no, I didn‘t get over excited and rip it open as soon as it arrived like an impatient 5yr old. Then felt immediately guilty, tried to get it back in the wrapping to put under the tree for Christmas!!! 😳🙈🤭 #jbuk
pickA light fun read! Jen's daughter's at uni, her son's in Canada, her Dad's moved in & her husband's run off. Plus the museum is being shut down, taking her beloved job with it.
With the help of her eccentric family, old friends & new (the silver 🦊!) they set about saving the museum. This was warm, funny, characterful & not-too-mushy - & the end was pure Richard Curtis-style cheese. Plus there's gin, puppies & local landmarks. What's not to love?
After a week of teaching paddleboard yoga (yes, that really is a thing 🏄🏽 . As is goat pilates, but that's another story 🐐 🤷🏻♀️) on the South Devon coast, camping in the van at night, we're now heading for the ferry to France, where I'll be switching from Juniper Gin to Blackberry Wine, and my #BackpackEurope trip will start in earnest.
I'm really enjoying this beach read of a book, and should be finished just about as we reach the ferry.
Just loading up the van for the start of my #backpackeurope trip. Had an offer I can't refuse - a lift in this spectacular vehicle & ferry fare paid over to Brittany (France) in exchange for a few days work at this end. As the weather's still amazing here (note hat & sunblock) seems too good to a chance to miss. Fingers crossed the van holds together long enough to get us down to Plymouth. And the hand-drawn map *may* get upgraded at some point...
pickThis was a lovely fun read. I say perfect for summer though it's mostly set in winter. The plot is good and develops nicely. I enjoyed the story especially the puppies. The ending was exactly what I wanted though I did cringe a little at the school scene
Jennifer is a likeable and relatable character. All the others compliment the story perfectly, especially her dad who was so funny. My favourite has to be Bob though, I loved him.
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The tagged book is my choice for this option for the #popsugarchallenge
pickGood. Enjoyed the story which was engaging due to the characters and idea. Nice Summery read. Thank you #ReadersFirst for the proof copy.
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Yesterday's #bookmail, courtesy of #readersfirst 😁
A rom-com set in a Devon museum (which for some reason I was convinced was in Dawlish, but is actually in 'Dingleton'). With gin.
Rude not to!
The Juniper Gin Joint | 
