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100 years in the Hundred Acre Wood | Why Winnie-the-Pooh still matters
A very special bear, a belly full of honey, and zero stress - Winnie-the-Pooh is turning 100! 🍯✨This blog dives into why a "bear of very little brain" still holds such a massive place in our hearts a century later. From Piglet’s quiet reassurance to Pooh’s golden philosophy that life doesn't need to be so complicated (or fast-paced), discover how the Hundred Acre Wood continues to teach us gentle lessons that make us smile. There are bears, and then there is Winnie-the-Pooh.
Leanne Johnson
4 min read


The 800-page gamble | Lessons from joining a small-town book club (in my 50s)
What happens when an introverted fiction lover joins a small-town book club made up of three different generations? Slight intimidation followed by personal growth, literary "sidequests," and the joy of stepping outside your comfort zone. Here’s what joining a book club in my 50s has taught me about reading, community, and the art of ‘reading a room.’
Leanne Johnson
5 min read


The ‘Mr. Darcys’ & ‘Elizabeth Bennets’ | Why we’re still so taken with Jane Austen’s stories 250 years on
A call to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary and explore why her novels, characters, and film adaptations continue to captivate readers and audiences worldwide.
Leanne Johnson
4 min read


Must love books | My #FLF2025 experience
A book lover’s deep dive into the magic of the 2025 Franschhoek Literary Festival; a celebration of storytelling, creative exchange, and the unique spirit of place that inspires readers and writers. From rubbing shoulders with authors to soaking in the autumnal charm of Franschhoek, the FLF is a weekend where stories come alive and the written word connects strangers. It's a literary pilgrimage that reminds us why books — and the people behind them — matter.
Leanne Johnson
7 min read
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