Yasmin Cole

Yasmin is a school librarian who studied Fine Arts, majoring in painting, at university. She enjoys reading YA and Junior Fiction, Fantasy Fiction and books on minimalism and simplicity. When she isn’t working or reading (both which involve books), Yasmin loves to get her hands dirty in the garden, or cooking artisan pizzas in the kitchen. Yasmin lives in country Victoria, Australia.

5 Classic Picture Books You Will Want to Read to Your Child

There are some classic picture books that seem to have been around forever. I have some favourite picture books that ...

Seeking Soulful Simplicity

Looking for a guide on how to simplify your life? Check out this review of Soulful Simplicity: How Living with Less Can Lead to So Much More by Courtney Carver.

Dreaming of Living Danishly

After reading Helen Russell's memoir, THE YEAR OF LIVING DANISHLY, one reader dreams about conducting a similar experiment in her life.

3 Books to Read if You Want to Declutter Your Home

Want to get a little more minimal this year? Here are three books (that aren't The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up) that will help you declutter your home.

MY COUSIN RACHEL: Re-reading A Favourite Novel 20 Years On

Have you ever picked up an old favorite 20 years later? One reader on her experience with re-reading My Cousin Rachel.

5 Reasons To Start Reading To Your Baby

Reasons why reading to your baby is a great idea!

Why I Still Read Junior and Young Adult Fiction

One reader on why she enjoys reading junior and young adult fiction as an adult, and some of her favorite YA and middle grade titles.

When You Like the TV Adaptation Better Than the Book

Sometimes, the unthinkable happens.

Yes, You Can Be a Minimalist and Love Books!

Want to own fewer objects but still keep your books around? Lean in.