The Ritual of Reading – Page 21 – Book Reviews for Inspired Living

Books & Rituals

The Ritual : Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life of Bees

Sue Monk Kidd’s novel, The secret life of bees, has been eye opening for many …

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Alexandra Poppy 29 July 20218 April 2023

Recipes

Beauty Recipe : Nail Butter

Ingredients : 2 teaspoons bees wax1 teaspoon cocoa butter2 tablespoons coconut oil10-15 drops of essential …

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Alexandra Poppy 29 July 20218 April 2023

Books & Rituals

The Book : Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life of Bees

I think I was about 10 or 11 when I first heard of the American …

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Alexandra Poppy 27 July 20218 April 2023

Books & Rituals

The Magus by John Fowles: Greek Rituals, Salads & Mystery

Every culture has its own way of questioning reality. The western world speaks of a …

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Alexandra Poppy 21 July 20219 June 2025

Desserts Recipes

Dessert : English Scones

If you wish to prepare an afternoon cream tea fit for a queen, get ready …

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Alexandra Poppy 15 July 20218 April 2023

Books & Rituals

Austen’s Sense and Sensibility with Cream Tea and Regency Rituals

Isn’t it fascinating how books become classics ? Enchanted by a recently published novel, we …

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Alexandra Poppy 15 July 20219 June 2025

Books & Rituals Memoirs & Biographies

Reading Eliade: Linden Trees, Old Songs & Romanian Soul

Do you remember the moment you realised the magic of reading ? What was the …

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Alexandra Poppy 8 July 20219 June 2025

Books & Rituals Memoirs & Biographies

Following Alexandra David-Néel to Lhassa: A Journey Through Tibet with Tea, Sound & Stone

Do you ever find yourself dreaming of something that seems impossible to attain ? How …

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Alexandra Poppy 1 July 20218 June 2025

Books & Rituals

How to Read The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor: A Coastal Experience with Wine & Fragrance

The first novel I ever read in Spanish was his. El amor en los tiempos …

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Alexandra Poppy 24 June 20218 June 2025

The Poetry Retreat

The Poetry Retreat : Rudyard Kipling

If….by Rudyard Kipling If you can keep your head when all about youAre losing theirs and …

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Alexandra Poppy 20 June 20218 April 2023

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Coming June 21st — The Summer Reading Ritual, a free guide to savouring stories all summer long.

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