Granny's Gripes

<p><strong>Granny's Gripes</strong>: Sharp Observations from a Life Lived Properly</p><p>By <strong>Christine Smith</strong> (The Food Granny)</p><p></p><p>Ever been called love by a total stranger? Found yourself shouting at a QR code? Or wondered why reverse parking feels like the Hunger Games?</p><p></p><p>Meet Christine Smith retired business owner world traveler unapologetic grumbler and your new favourite granny. In *Granny's Gripes* she dishes up a hilariously relatable collection of essays on modern manners misbehaving signage unsolicited endearments and the everyday absurdities we've all silently (or not-so-silently) endured.</p><p></p><p>Each chapter tackles a different modern irritation with razor-sharp wit old-school wisdom and the comforting energy of a woman who knows how to make a perfect cup of tea and how to run a boardroom. From loud coffee machines and limp social media to the mystery of group chats and the perils of supermarket etiquette Christine serves insight with a generous dollop of humour.</p><p></p><p>But this isn't just a rant Granny's Gripes is a gentle call to live with more grace purpose and dare we say it better bin etiquette. It's for anyone who's ever sighed at a badly designed menu or longed for a workplace with decent biscuits.</p><p></p><p>Perfect for fans of David Sedaris Nora Ephron or people-watching with attitude this is the book to gift your friend your mum or yourself because life's too short to pretend you don't care about loud chewers.</p><p></p><p>Grab a cuppa. Settle in. And prepare to nod laugh and mutter Finally someone said it.</p>