Jess Cantoni

Inspirational essays written by inspirational women of our time – one to read when you need a pick-me-up.   Can I firstly just say, I am very happy that I received this book from Penguin for review; it’s probably one of those books that I would […]

A story that had me laughing out loud, becoming totally invested in the characters and speed-reading just to find out how it ends (not just because I was reading for review!)   Here’s a little breakdown of the plot – The story follows a grandmother named Lola and […]

A book that will guide you through understanding your emotions, as it’s not our thoughts that affect our emotions but as Hilary states, the other way around.    Before I get into the book, It’s not always depression is written by Hilary Jacobs Hendel, a […]

 An intriguing tale of 3 very different women from very different backgrounds. The Zanzibar Wife is all about the difference between cultures but how in the end we are all the same.   Before I launch into the review, here’s a little background info (no spoilers) – […]

 A truly fascinating yet hilarious book about the depths of our mind and why as humans we do the things we do. This is Ruby Wax at her finest, a long with a monk and neuroscientist too!    Struggling with anxiety and depression for years, Ruby Wax […]

 A hilarious read for anyone who grew up in the 90s/00s having to deal with that scratchy tone of the dial-up; for those who would jump straight onto MSN to talk their friends as soon as they got home from school, and when grown-up, would […]

 A light-hearted read that will have you cry-laughing every second. A must-read for any mothers-to-be or someone who has a best friend who is expecting. You’ll relate so bad.   I know what you’re thinking.. Jess, why so many book reviews about women having babies? Got something […]

 A story told with humour about the realities of trying for a baby in the 21st Century. I literally couldn’t put it down!    Quick plot run-down (no spoilers) –    The story is about Felix and Olivia, two 30-somethings who make the conscious decision to try for a […]

 An easy-to-read handbook full of pictures and clear descriptions, aimed at young people who suffer with anxiety.   My Anxiety Handbook by Sue Knowles, Bridie Gallagher and Phoebe McEwen.   I loved this book. Okay not in that way because quite frankly, I wish we didn’t need this […]

 We’ve all been there; we’ve all felt a little bit, what do they call it? Down in the dumps? But sometimes it’s hard to realise when that ‘down in the dumps’ moment is a more serious issue. Mental Health has certainly become less of a taboo, […]