Bramble & Briar Book Club
We are all avid readers here at Bramble & Brair and we thought this would be a good space to share our little database of books we’ve loved!
Some are educational and some are pure fluffy escapism. Enjoy!
Wifedom Mrs Orwell’s Invisible Life
by Anna Funder
FICTION
Wifedom Mrs Orwell’s Invisible Life by Anna Funder looks at the Orwells, Eileen, and their marriage. Sarah's review of this book "HOLY SHIT!"
Life Admin Hacks
by Mia Northope and Dinah Rowe-Roberts
NON FICTION
We love a good hack here at B&B and this book is all about them. Mia Northope and Dinah Rowe-Roberts are experts in mental load, overwhelm and logistics.
You and Me on Vacation
by Emily Henry
FICTION
A fluffy rom com escapism read from Emily Henry - Two friends. Ten summer trips and a love story.
It Wasn’t Meant To Be Like This
By Lisa Wilkinson
NON FICTION
What a trailblazer! When Lisa was appointed editor of Dolly magazine at the age of 21, she was the youngest editor to ever take charge of a national magazine, but it wasn't all smooth sailing. Facing challenges at every turn, she never gave up and always trusted her gut even when everyone around her thought otherwise.
Malibu Rising
by Taylor Jenkins Reid
FICTON
Historical fiction that tells the story of one night from the perspectives of each family member.
The Midnight Library
by Matt Haig
FICTION
Midnight Library by Matt Haig. To walk through the library, which only exists between life and death, and holds all of your potential lives.
The Wife Drought
By Annabel Crabb
NON FICITON
This one should be a compulsory read! Brilliant funny and engaging Annabel Crabb’s exploration into women, men, family and work.
The Mother-in-Law
By Sally Hepworth
FICTION
Great Aussie author and a prolific writer so if you like her style there are lots of her books to catch up on.
This one is a real page turner, a fast paced mystery with lots of twists and turns.
The Dictionary of Lost Words
By Pip Williams
FICTION
The Dictionary of Lost Words, what a pleasure this book was to read! Pip Williams debut novel explores the words discarded and forgotten by men. It was also turned into a stage play.
The Thursday Murder Club
by Richard Osman
FICTION
An unlikely gang of English retirement village residents use their wits to solve murders.
Brilliant, funny and weirdly uplifting despite the murders.
I'm Glad My Mom Died
by Jennette McCurdy
NON FICTION
Oh wow is this an intense read, the memoir of child actress Jennette McCurdy is both hilarious and heartbreaking. Highly recommend the audiobook too, read by the author.
Good With Money
By Emma Edwards
NON FICTION
A handy practical guide to the psychology behind your spending habits, revealing how to manage your money without missing out on the things you love. Emma’s podcast is great too!
NOTE: Emma Edwards is a client of ours!
The Barefoot Investor
by Scott Pape
NON FICTION
Another must read, Scott page talks money and personal budgeting in easy to grasp language. Highly recommend.
Forty Favours the Brave
by Sarah Wills and Lise Carlaw
NON FICTION
This is a great guidebook to the 5th decade. Sarah and Lise (aka 'Those Two Girls') explore perimenopause, female rage, aging parents, relationships, work and truly knowing yourself in your forties.
Vita’s review: “ a bloody brilliant book!
Life Skills for a Broken World
by Dr Ahona Guha
NON FICTION
Dr Ahona Guha provides a practical guide to dealing with everything from heartbreak to anxiety to grief with phycology based tips and coping mechanisms.
NOTE: Ahona Guha is a client of ours!
The Anxious Generation
by Jonathan Haidt
NON FICTION
A tough read but a really interesting exploration of the challenges of the Gen Z and Gen Aplha face in the days of smartphones and social media.
In the Flo: Unlock Your Hormonal Advantage and Revolutionise Your Life:
Alisa Vitti
NON FICTON
This is all about cycle syncing, looking at what to eat and how to exercise depending on what phase you are in - and it works.
Vita brings up this book at least once a week, it really did revolutionise her life!
Yellowface
by RF Kuang
FICTION
What a page turner, I think I read this in 2 days! A deep dive into the world of authors and publishing. RF Kuang
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike
Phil Knight
NON FICTION
Learn about about that is takes to grow a global brand - the highs, low and everything in between from the man who built Nike - Phil Knight.
Recipetin Eats TONIGHT
Nagi Maehashi
NON FICTION
So many amazing recipes in here, this cook book is hot property in the office. Sarah's 10year old made the Sticky Soy Chicken with Sesame Broccolini, talk about family friendly!