REVIEWERS


The CoffeeBar Kid
The CoffeeBar Kid (Aka Tim Gruar) is well read, well opinionated and badly connected but he is proud to say he's never lost his library card!

 The 'Kid has been reviewing for GrooveFM for near 10 years.  He has also written for a bewilderingly large collection of blogs and magazines, including Rip It Up, Groove Guide, Salient, NZ Musician and 13thfloor.co.nz.  The 'Kid also hosted a number of shows on Radio Active, Valley FM and Groove 107.7FM.

 He currently contributes to the www.GrooveFM.co.nz website and regularly interviews for the station.  He has reported on WOMAD, The NZ Arts Festival and interviewed countless bands from here and overseas.

 He also has interviewed a number of authors, the latest of which you can hear on this very blog.
Hiding behind his cupboard door, or so he claims, is an English and History Degree from Victoria University, Wellington, and a certificate in Social Studies - all highly useful for this reviewing lark, he reckons.

 Should you have any ideas for reviews or just want to natter on email him at tim_gruar@yahoo.com

Kate
Kate is 9 years old.  She loves books.  In fact, she positively devours them! They are her most favourite things in the world, next to pandas! 

 She goes to school, watches Nickelodeon, brushes her own hair, can swim at least one length - and is a proud Kiwi Girl (I had to say that!).  She reads all the greats - Jacqueline Wilson, Enid Blyton, The Wimpy Kid Series, Ella Diaries series, David Walliams, Roald Dahl, etc.  So, as an avid reader, who is better to give a learned opinion from a kid's point of view?

 She's only starting out in this reviewing game, so be gentle. On the other hand, you might learn a thing or two about what kids really like and want for presents.  Just saying. 



Couchdiva
Couchdiva grew up with her nose in a book. Aged 6, she was so determined to read Black Beauty, her mother purchased her a dictionary so she could work out what all the big words were that she didn’t yet know.  Her love of language stems from the huge variety of books she consumes. Often asked by friends and colleagues for book recommendations, she is able to match the reader with a perfect book.  Couchdiva's favourite genre is Scandi-crime.   Something about the Scandinavian landscape and the importance of fika - coffee and cinnamon buns – appeals greatly to her.




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