Team Bookends’ Pick of the Week

You’ll probably be surprised to hear we’re not always reading books at Bookends. Find out what articles we’ve been loving at Bookends this week,

Vicky

http://www.stylist.co.uk/beauty/jo-malone-perfume-beauty-fragrance-scent-life-story

Feeling utterly inspired by Jo Malone as she talks about her life and career in the fragrance industry. What a woman.

Jeska

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/video/2016/oct/14/michelle-obama-full-speech-trump-video

I’ve been full of admiration this week for Michelle Obama, for expressing so clearly and eloquently the fears of women all over the world if Trump were to become President – what an incredible woman she is!

Alice

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3822032/Brainy-bees-learn-pull-strings-want.html

Amongst pretty depressing news all week, this was a glimmer of hope and sunshine. As if we didn’t already think bees were brilliant…

Aimee

https://www.upworthy.com/a-powerful-comic-thatll-put-this-election-cycle-into-perspective?c=fea 

If you’re like me and despairing over the possibility of having Trump for the US President, find solace in this bright, fun and informative comic strip and maybe it’s not all as bad as we thought.

Helena

http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/life/what-is-shine-theory-295830

This is such a wonderful theory, rather than getting jealous, surround yourself with successful women and learn from each other.

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