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  • 2 weeks ago | bibliolifestyle.com | Victoria Wood

    Ever been part of a friendship that defines your entire world—only to see it tested by secrets, class divides, and diverging paths? That’s exactly the heart of We Pretty Pieces of Flesh, our Book of the Week Spotlight. This Yorkshire-set novel opens on Rachael, Kel, and Shaz’s first day of “big school” in Doncaster, 1998. Rachael’s family has just clawed into the upper working class, while Kel and Shaz navigate single-parent homes and absent dads.

  • 2 weeks ago | bibliolifestyle.com | Victoria Wood

    Hi Friends, Nothing warms a mom’s heart more than a thoughtfully chosen poem. I’ve gathered classic favorites and shared some original poems for mum on Mother’s Day that you can print, share, or tuck into a card. Scroll to find your perfect Mother’s Day tribute!Poetry distills big emotions into a few lines—perfect for capturing gratitude, nostalgia, and love. A poem can become a keepsake, something Mom rereads year after year. These classic Mother’s Day poems are in the public domain.

  • 2 weeks ago | bibliolifestyle.com | Victoria Wood

    Hi Friends! Imagine the toughest grandma you’ve ever met—running the local opioid trade, outsmarting cops and priests alike, all while fiercely protecting her broken family. That’s Babs Dionne in The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne, and trust me, you’ve never met anyone like her. Babs has earned her place as Waterville, Maine’s undisputed matriarch. Once a traumatized teen who killed a corrupt cop and escaped justice in a convent, she’s since built an opioid empire.

  • 3 weeks ago | bibliolifestyle.com | Victoria Wood

    Hi Friends, Writing a Mother’s Day card can feel intimidating—I always want my words to live up to how much I love and appreciate my mom! Over the years I’ve discovered a simple formula that helps me capture heartfelt sentiment without overthinking. Below, I’ll share my best tips for each part of the card—greeting, body, closing—along with 5 fill-in-the-blank templates you can adapt. Let’s get writing!Your salutation sets the tone.

  • 3 weeks ago | bibliolifestyle.com | Victoria Wood

    Hi Friends, There’s something magical about pressing “play” on a movie that makes everyone—kids, teens, adults—smile, laugh, or maybe even shed a happy tear. This Mother’s Day, turn your living room into a mini cinema with these 10 feel-good Mother’s Day movies celebrating mothers, mother–child bonds, and the joy of family.