Warning: this column talks poop a lot

Lauren O Connor-May|Published

Living LargeA monthly column about the strange (at least from the outside looking in) lifestyle of a modern, large family. Many years ago, I read a Father’s Day ...

Book review: Ellie Pillai is not done yet

Lauren O Connor-May|Published

Ellie Pillai is not done yetChristine PillainayagamFaberReview: Lauren O’Connor-MayEllie Pillai is a British, Sri Lankan, Catholic, Tamil teenager who is juggling ...

Writer pens grim tale about life on Mars

Lauren O Connor-May|Published

Author, Sam Wilson released To start, could you tell us a little about you? Where do you live? What are your interests, your hobbies, etc?I was born in England, ...

Review: Playing Flirty

Lauren O Connor-May|Published

Playing FlirtyShameez PatelHatchetteReview: Lauren O’Connor-MayI got very excited when I saw this book. A brown Capetonian author, writing about a leading, brown ...

Appliances which have surprised me

Lauren O Connor-May|Published

Living Large, is a monthly column about the strange (at least from the outside looking in) lifestyle of a modern, large family.

Children’s book reviews for the holidays

Lauren O Connor-May|Published

Reviews: Lauren O’Connor-MayLea Goes to SchoolZuléka SmitLucaIn this follow-up to Ben Goes to School, Lea, Ben’s little sister, faces similar challenges as her brother ...

Children’s book reviews for the holidays

Lauren O Connor-May|Published

Reviews: Lauren O’Connor-MayLea Goes to SchoolZuléka SmitLucaIn this follow-up to Ben Goes to School, Lea, Ben’s little sister, faces similar challenges as her brother ...

How we deal with FARQs: frequently asked rude questions

Lauren O Connor-May|Published

Living Large, is a monthly column about the strange (at least from the outside looking in) lifestyle of a modern, large family.

Q and A with author Serai Dowling

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Muizenberg resident Serai Dowling has just released her book A Guide to Tidal Pools of the Western Cape. ...

Book reviews: anthologies

Lauren O Connor-May|Published

Reviews: Lauren O’Connor-MayThe Amazing Quiz Book for Curious KidsKevin PettmanBuster BooksChildren who like trivia will enjoy this book which has 750 simple and ...

Book review: Pumpkin Spice Cafe

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Pumpkin Spice CafeLaurie GilmoreHarperCollinsReview: Lauren O’Connor-MayIf the author’s name reminds you of a popular noughties TV series, you’re not alone. I’ve ...

Figuratively speaking – finding humour in the loss of my physique

Lauren O Connor-May|Published

Living Large is a monthly column about the strange (at least from the outside looking in) lifestyle of a modern, large family. Having seven babies has taken its ...

Book review: Hamburger Gourmet

Lauren O Connor-May|Published

Hamburger GourmetDavid Japy, Elodie Rambaud and Victor GarnierMurdoch BooksReview: Lauren O’Connor-MayThis book contains 58 recipes, not all of them for hamburgers, ...

Pre-teen and teen book reviews

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Reviews: Lauren O’Connor-MayMayowa and the Sea of WordsChibundu OnuzoBloomsburyThis sweet and charming book has one of the most original ideas I’ve ...

Let’s talk about sex, baby

Lauren O Connor-May|Published

Living Large is a monthly column about the strange (at least from the outside looking in) lifestyle of a modern, large family. My mom was fairly open-minded for ...

Book review: Long Covid

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Long CovidProfessor Steven FauxMurdochReview: Lauren O’Connor-MayNearly five years after the pandemic, the world is still feeling the after-effects of Covid-19’s ...

Book review: Children’s books

Lauren O Connor-May|Published

Reviews: Lauren O’Connor-MayBen Goes to SchoolZuleka SmitLapaIn this sweet, simple book Ben is helped by his parents and his love of music to overcome new school ...

Book review: The Things We Leave Behind

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The Things We Leave BehindClare FurnissSimon & SchusterReview: Lauren O'Connor-MayThe Things We Leave Behind is a young adult, dystopian story set in the near future. ...

Book review: The Things We Leave Behind

Lauren O Connor-May|Published

The Things We Leave BehindClare FurnissSimon & SchusterReview: Lauren O'Connor-MayThe Things We Leave Behind is a young adult, dystopian story set in the near future. ...

Book review: Jumpnauts

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JumpnautsHao JingfangBloomsburyReview: Lauren O’Connor-MayYun Fan is a beautiful but reclusive archaeologist with a secret obsession. Decades ago, her grandfather ...

Book review: Blue Sisters

Lauren O Connor-May|Published

Blue SistersCoco MellorsHarperCollinsReview: Lauren O’Connor-MayI’ve noticed a recurring theme in Coco Mellors’ books and while I don’t think her books would make ...

Book review: Jumpnauts

Lauren O Connor-May|Published

JumpnautsHao JingfangBloomsburyReview: Lauren O’Connor-MayYun Fan is a beautiful but reclusive archaeologist with a secret obsession. Decades ago, her grandfather ...

The quirks and conundrums of living with a large family

Lauren O Connor-May|Published

Today we launch Living Large, a monthly column about the strange (at least from the outside looking in) lifestyle of a modern, large family.

Review: The Reappearance of Rachel Price

Lauren O Connor-May|Published

The Reappearance of Rachel PriceHolly JacksonElectric MonkeyReview: Lauren O’Connor-MayThis book is a mind f*** and I’m concerned that of all the young adult review ...

Book review: Blue Sisters

Lauren O Connor-May|Published

Blue SistersCoco MellorsHarperCollinsReview: Lauren O’Connor-MayI’ve noticed a recurring theme in Coco Mellors’ books and while I don’t think her books would make ...

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