Month: February 2023

A book review: The Christmas Murder Game πŸ“š

Hi guys πŸ‘‹πŸΌ

So, we have had book club meeting number one of 2023.

(A little later than planned as the madness of Christmas/January meant we all, for the most part needed more time to finish up)

This book was chosen as our December/January read – hence the Christmas theme. Although this was far from my usual cheery, festive fiction jaunt.

The Christmas Murder Game is by Alexandra Benedict.

Here is a brief overview of the plot:


Twelve clues.
Twelve keys.
Twelve days of Christmas.
But who will survive until Twelfth Night?

Lily Armitage never intended to return to Endgame House – the grand family home where her mother died twenty-one Christmases ago. Until she receives a letter from her aunt, asking her to return to take part in an annual tradition: the Christmas Game. The challenge? Solve twelve clues, to find twelve keys. The prize? The deeds to the manor house.

Some opinions on the book:

  • A different, interesting twist to a Christmas book.
  • Easy to read.
  • An interesting plot which made for a really good story.
  • Short chapters.
  • Something different to what I have read before.
  • It would make a really good film.
  • Some points are a little unbelievable.
  • The bonus riddles are so hard to find!!

Out of 5 stats I would give this a β˜†β˜†1/2.

Simply, for a Thriller it wasn’t that thrilling. It was an easy read for sure and it was a good story… we were all in agreement that actually it would make a really good film, but I wasn’t personally gripped by it even though it is very easy to read.

Have you read this book? What did you think of it?

Until Next Time,

Roseanne πŸ™‚

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London Baby πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ’‚β€β™€οΈ

Hi guys πŸ‘‹πŸΌ

So 2022 was a fun year – one of my favourite parts being our trips to London.

We had lots of fun days out watching theatre shows, going to exhibitions and concerts.

January

Wicked – Jan 9th

Romesh Ranganathan – Jan 28th

February

Cinderella – 19th Feb

The Titantic Exhibition – 19th Feb

March

Back to the Future: the musical – 20th March

May

Dear Evan Hansen – 21st May

Women in Black – 21st May

June

To Kill a Mockingbird – 19th June

2:22 – 19th June

July

Les Misrable – 30th July

August

Westlife at Wembley Stadium – 6th August

Frozen: the Musical – 10th August

September

Beauty and the Beast – 10th September

Star Wars at the Royal Albert Hall – 25th September

October

The Stranger Things Experience – 15th Oct

Football Away Day, Charlton Athletic – 29th Oct

November

Pretty Women: the musical – 6th Nov

Evanescence and Within Temptation – 14th Nov

Beast in Black and Nightwish – 21st Nov

December

Back to the Future: The Exhibition – 17th Dec

As I said previously, Me and my twin sister love the BTTF films

I wonder what trips we’ll have in 2023!?

Until Next Time,

Roseanne πŸ™‚

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It’s a new year… βœ¨οΈ

Hi guys πŸ‘‹πŸΌ

It’s 2023 and we are now one month in! Its absolute madness really.

All I can keep thinking is, it’s 3 years since 2020!!

Now this isn’t a list of my new years resolutions because in all honesty – making goals or resolutions puts alot of pressure onto things that might otherwise be quite enjoyable.

And then I saw this photo on Facebook…

I just think these are brilliant, monthly selfcare, positive, healthy ‘goals’ that keep you ticking over each month – It’s giving thriving not just surviving and I’m here for it.

So, now all I need to do is print this out and pop it by my bed in order to remind me… because let’s be honest, I never re read last years posts and forgot some of what I pledged (which is kind of annoying as some were great ideas, if only I’d been reminded of my good intentions!!)

And as it says at the top of this list ‘try’ to do these things, so… no pressure…

So, How did January go… ✌🏼

  • Plan a lunch with friends

I went for dinner instead of lunch as I am at work most days. I went round my friends flat for a lovely dinner in the middle of January.

  • Spend a day outdoors

Me and the hubby reinstated our walks this month so we have been doing a few, despite the cold snap. I feel like we have made a good start with this one, prehaps not a whole day yet but getting back to the walks has been great.

  • 24 Hours without Social Media

Not going to lie, I totally failed at this one 😬 I might as well be honest.

I’ll try again next month.

  • Have a Movie Night

I took this one a little more literally as I have had several ‘movie nights’ this month. Being an unlimited card holder I love going to the cinema as much as possible and I have just managed to fit in loads of trips this month, the best kinds movie nights. I have been with both my sister and husband a few times as we all have unlimited cards. I normally treat myself to a Starbucks and I took us along treats in the form of leftover Christmas choc. Perfect.

  • Have a day for yourself

I decided to use my afternoon off for my ‘me time’. I spent a couple of hours at my favourite local coffee shop reading our current Book Club book… followed by a trip to the cinema to watch ‘Empire Of Light’.

I really enjoyed the film and Olivia Coleman was brilliant as usual.

  • Write down your favourite memory of the month

So, here’s me writing that down… my favourite memory from January has been…

Going to the Zoo with my husband β˜ΊοΈπŸ’—

How has your January been? What is your favourite memory?

Until Next Time,

Roseanne πŸ™‚

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