If you’re looking for an extremely light read to take the edge off homesickness and the realisation you now have to do your own washing, Pocket Mom is a modestly amusing book to dip into throughout the day. ‘Everyday wisdom, practical tips and down-home advice,’ reads the cover.

Unfortunately, it has been sitting under a pile of books for a year but leafing through it idly, I noticed some categorical imperatives. ‘Take a seat when you eat,’ was enough to produce a wry smile and ‘Listening isn’t the same as hearing.’

While making your bed every morning is something you went to University to get away from, there are tips that are indispensable. These include ‘Damage Control: Mom’s best stain removal tips,’ ‘Proper Chicken Protocol’, and vital tips to stop you burning down your kitchen.

From ‘Servicing your Toenails’ to the ‘Anatomy of the Kitchen’, this effortless read has the potential either to reaffirm your decision to leave home or to cause you to run a mile from your new found independence.

£8.99
Quirk Books

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