Determined to make her mark on fashion and women's journalism, @justinecullen worked her ass off to earn the editorship of Elle magazine. During a powerful era for modern feminism, Elle represented diversity and inclusion in the lives of women, particularly among working mothers. With four children under the age of 16, Justine lives the juggle. After 5 years she left Elle after 'realising that this thing I’ve been so focused on my whole life doesn’t actually work for me anymore...This year I’ve flown around the world the equivalent of 6 times. That’s a lot of bedtime stories missed in the name of fashion. I’ve been doggedly determined to ‘have it all’, but frankly, I can’t remember what it is to not be tired, or how feels to live without that low level panic'. On May 18 Justine joins us with her pals @shereecommerford and @bronwynmccahon to talk about her magazine memoir #semi-gloss and about what it means to be a woman, a mother and a creative professional in the modern world. Tickets in bio link. 😘 #fashion #magazine #journalism #fashionmag #ELLE #feminism #glamour #motherhood #workingmothers 
Co-owner of Bookoccino, Ray Bonner, has spent a lifetime reporting from war-zones alongside women like Kate Webb (pictured) and Marie Colvin. His review, for @the.australian highlights how three brave & determined women refused to be held back by a culture of sexism and misogyny prevalent in the defence force. Written by Elizabeth Becker, ‘You Don’t Belong Here’ covers the lives of Webb, Catherine Leroy and Francis Fitzgerald. It’s a great read and available instore now. Follow the link in our bio to read Ray's full review. 
In March of last year our baking Queen, @rowiescakes, lost everything. Many years of hard work had landed her big clients, including Qantas, for whom she baked her famous gluten and dairy free treats. By the end of March she would have to close the doors. A pioneer in allergy sensitive, gluten and dairy free cooking Rowie has been making her sensational cakes for @bookoccino for a year now and is beginning to rebuild her business. We ❤️her and we know you love her cake. So we're fundraising! Make Mum's day perfect with a selection of Rowie's cakes for a beautiful morning tea. Including two perfectly tart lemon delicious cakes, a decadent chocolate mousse cake and 2 cocoa meringues, plus a package of our @hollydaviswholefood blended tea, it will make for an easy & delicious mothers day tea party. At $50 it's also great value. Or be extra generous and include a gift wrapped copy of Rowie's book 'The Power of Flour' for $80. Details through the link in our bio. #fundraiser #samaritans #friendshelp #baking #glutenfree #cakes #dairyfree #rowiedillon 
Make it a great weekend! Join us for your morning coffees, stimulating book chats, evening salsa (tonight) or world class jazz (tomorrow night). You might even find chocolate eggs while browsing. We are open all weekend! 😘 
A virus which gives humans the ability to understand the language of animals. No, The Animals in that Country is not Dr Doolittle. It is a tender and courageous novel by one of this country’s most promising young writers. One of our favourites from @thestellaprize shortlist announced today. Shop the full list via link in bio.