HELLO, welcome back. I've got Hobbsy back with me today and after our introductory chat - (this takes time as a result of plants, school holidays and bowels) - we get into some book reviews. We discuss recent 'hits', 'misses' and what we're currently a little 'curious' about. I do believe Hobbsy has skill in this area - that I absolutely lack - however am hopeful it might give you some new reads to seek out (many of you hang around for Hobbsy's stretch sessions purely for the book reviews so here you go). In today's episode we also chat first about Sarah's upcoming speaking gig at the Real Women Raw Stories event to be held in Christchurch August 8th and 9th, where she will share their story of Sophia. There are still tickets available and it's always a great time FYI (we'll link below). Following our book review chatter we briefly turn to the etiquette surrounding leaving a pre-school and throwing a birthday party for your kid. Why do I find this such a rigmarole? Hobbsy didn't give much lol, but I know I'm not the only one. Anyway, happy listening - to chat-shit-city. All our love and thanks.

Book recommendations -

Hit for Jess - Prima Facie by Suzie Miller

Hit for Sarah - How to be remembered by Michael Thompson; The Wife and the Widow by Christian White

Miss for Jess - The Seven Sisters (book 1) by Lucinda Riley; Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton (no offence on both of these!!!)

Miss for Sarah - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Curious for Jess - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, Thursday murder club series by Richard Osman

Curious for Sarah - The Life of Dai by Dai Henwood, The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes

You can purchase tickets to Real Women Raw Stories here - https://www.realwomenrawstories.co.nz/