It's never been easier to switch your mobile provider.  Gone are the days of waiting on the phone to speak to someone in another continent; you can now switch by text message.

'smol' laundry capsules through the post.  Yes, it's true; it's a thing now.

But just how good are they?

According to recently published figures, in the first quarter of 2018 Facebook attracted 2.2 billion active users per month.  That's quite an impressive number, and almost the combined total of the two most populous places on Earth - China and India.

But just how effective is Facebook in 2018?

I have a confession -- I am a bit of a fan of Angela Marsons.  For those who read any of my posts, you will see the last two (and now three) have been linked to her awesome books.

So, let's get to the point of this latest one -- a competition.

Having worked through the first four ‘Kim Stone’ novels by Angela Marsons, I was eager to move on to her latest book – Blood Lines.  I was delighted to have been given the opportunity to read and review the book prior to its release.

I am two books into a newly discovered author and I felt the time was right to share my thoughts with the world!

Like a new friend, a new author can be exciting but there can be trepidation -- will we both gel?

Monkfish is an amazingly meaty fish, and very filling.  Use strong Asian spices to deliver an explosion of flavours and texture.

It seems everyone is jumping on the fitness band craze. A quick look around a collection of people and you will spot a variety of devices about their person, tracking their movements, heart rate and food consumption.

I too entered into the spirit of fitness tracker -- also known as: 'my sedentary tracker'.  Like most tech, there are a variety of providers and one or two clear favourites.  I initially opted for a Jawbone tracker but gravitated to a Fitbit.  I also used the opportunity to test the accuracy of each device.

"Spectacles" is Sue Perkins' first foray into the literary world.  Being a keen reader of biographies, and a huge fan of Ms Perkins, I was naturally compelled to read her work. 

Making your own butter may sound mad, pointless, or a complete faff, but it's actually very simple, quick and gratifying.