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The Best of Edinburgh International Book Festival 2024

Michelle's Monologues

Aug 286 min read

The Best of Edinburgh International Book Festival 2024

Some of the best bits: Edinburgh International Book Festival 2024. Catch up on incredible replays and more!

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Kith - The New Scottish Food Cook Book By Sarah Rankin BBC Masterchef Finalist

Michelle's Monologues

Mar 202 min read

Kith - The New Scottish Food Cook Book By Sarah Rankin BBC Masterchef Finalist

Masterchef Finalist, Sarah Rankin's new book - Kith: Scottish Seasonal Food for Family and Friends.Beautiful Scottish practical food dishes.

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Christmas Inspired Books For The Holidays

Michelle's Monologues

Dec 15, 20232 min read

Christmas Inspired Books For The Holidays

A big part of the holidays for me is getting cozy by the fire with a mug of hot chocolate and a good book. Here are some you might enjoy.

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Lonely Planet: Best In Travel 2024 Book Review

Michelle's Monologues

Nov 30, 20231 min read

Lonely Planet: Best In Travel 2024 Book Review

As the year draws to a close, you might be starting to ponder travel plans for 2024. Will you be traveling to one of the best...

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Michelle's Monologues

Nov 3, 20233 min read

Animal Theologians Book Review

New book Animal Theologians looks at the relationship between religion and animals. Eight years in the making is an eye-opener!

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The Joy of Words at Edinburgh International Book Festival 2023

Michelle's Monologues

Aug 30, 20234 min read

The Joy of Words at Edinburgh International Book Festival 2023

Edinburgh International Book Festival (12th - 28th August) celebrated 40 years! One of the world's greatest literary events.

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Where To Go When By Lonely Planet - The Ultimate Trip Planner For Every Month Of The Year

Michelle's Monologues

Jan 16, 20232 min read

Where To Go When By Lonely Planet - The Ultimate Trip Planner For Every Month Of The Year

Where should you go next? Whenever and wherever you want to travel, this book has you covered. Featuring hundreds of destinations worldwide.

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AROUND THE WORLD IN 50 SLOPES BY PATRICK THORNE - BOOK REVIEW

Michelle's Monologues

Nov 21, 20221 min read

AROUND THE WORLD IN 50 SLOPES BY PATRICK THORNE - BOOK REVIEW

Patrick Thorne veteran ski journalist has unearthed interesting and fascinating stories about 50 of the world's ski slopes.

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Edinburgh International Book Festival - Year of Stories 2022

Michelle's Monologues

Aug 26, 20223 min read

Edinburgh International Book Festival - Year of Stories 2022

Year of Stories 2022 at Edinburgh International Book Festival. Visit the incredible new location at Edinburgh College of Art and more!

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How to Heal by international spiritual healer Anne Jones - Book Review

Michelle's Monologues

Apr 7, 20222 min read

How to Heal by international spiritual healer Anne Jones - Book Review

Travel inwards on a voyage of discovery with healer Anne Jones. Discover the ancient symbols to release your past and reclaim your energy.

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Fjord, the avalanche rescue dog - Book Review

Michelle's Monologues

Feb 28, 20224 min read

Fjord, the avalanche rescue dog - Book Review

Fjord’s Mountain Mission is a new book, written to inform and educate children with the help of Fjord, the avalanche rescue dog.

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Top Five Places Associated With Sir Walter Scott

Michelle's Monologues

Jan 17, 20226 min read

Top Five Places Associated With Sir Walter Scott

Celebrating the 250th anniversary of Sir Walter Scott. Playwright, novelist, poet and historian.Here are the top places to visit and events.

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Launch of new book on overcoming food addiction: Craving Freedom

Michelle's Monologues

Jan 14, 20222 min read

Launch of new book on overcoming food addiction: Craving Freedom

Two of the most common New Year goals are losing weight and improving diet. So how do you ensure you stick to your goals? Craving Freedom.

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Michelle's Monologues

Jan 11, 20224 min read

Latest News For Book Worms

Scotland - Year of Stories, World Book Day, Novel ideas for book worms and more.

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Michelle's Monologues

Jun 14, 20212 min read

Wayward Voyage - Book Review

Wayward Voyage - Discover one of the most feared and deadliest female pirates of the 18th century - Anne Bonny.

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Michelle's Monologues

Jul 17, 20203 min read

Where to Enjoy the World's Lavender

The old world plant lavender is known for it's medicinal properties, did you know its used in culinary dishes too? Chocolate, health & more.

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Edinburgh International Book Festival: Compilation 2016 - 2019

Michelle's Monologues

Apr 14, 20204 min read

Edinburgh International Book Festival: Compilation 2016 - 2019

Edinburgh International Book Festival: Looking back at the amazing events, books and of course the incredible authors.

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Michelle's Monologues

Apr 2, 20204 min read

International Children's Book Day 2020

Today marks International Children's Book Day. Reading is the perfect way for children to learn about exciting cultures, dream about travel.

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The Best of Edinburgh International Book Festival 2019

Michelle's Monologues

Aug 26, 20193 min read

The Best of Edinburgh International Book Festival 2019

The Edinburgh International Book Festival is always jam packed with events that are intriguing, interesting, factual and some even hilarious

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Secret Edinburgh: An Unusual Guide - Book Review

Michelle's Monologues

Aug 14, 20192 min read

Secret Edinburgh: An Unusual Guide - Book Review

This Edinburgh travel guide gives you lots of factual information, behind the scenes and things only locals would know about.

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