BOOK OF THE WEEK with Linda Jennings. How It Works: The Mum (Ladybirds for Grown-ups), Jason Hazeley & Joel Morris, ISBN 978-0718184216 (Michael Joseph) BD3.900 for Gulf Weekly Book Club members
This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them.
The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny and brand new text.
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A Vintage Wedding, Katie Fforde, ISBN 978-0099579274 (Arrow) BD4.500 for Gulf Weekly Book Club members)
In a small Cotswold country town, Beth, Lindy and Rachel are looking for new beginnings. So they set up in business, organising stylish and perfectly affordable vintage weddings.
Soon they are busy arranging other people’s Big Days. What none of them know is that their own romances lie waiting, just around the corner.
My favourite read of the week
Awful Auntie, David Walliams, ISBN 978-0007453627 (Harper Collins Children’s Books) BD3.900 for Gulf Weekly Book Club members
From number one bestselling author David Walliams comes another heartfelt but hilarious hoot of an adventure.
Stella Saxby is the sole heir to Saxby Hall. But awful Aunt Alberta and her giant owl will stop at nothing to get it from her. Luckily Stella has a secret – and slightly spooky – weapon up her sleeve.