So as 2021 draws to a close, I thought this would be a good year to reflect on my reading. Last year I managed to read 75 books. I did set myself a challenge to read 100 books this year, but about September I realised that maybe I was being quite optimistic and wouldn't hit … Continue reading A year in books: a review
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An eye-opening, heartbreaking read | Indivisible Book Review
So, Indivisible is now published and out in the world for all to read. How exciting! (You may recall one of my previous blog posts were about why I was excited for this book and I got to ask Daniel Aleman a few questions about Indivisible and his writing process. If you missed that, find … Continue reading An eye-opening, heartbreaking read | Indivisible Book Review
My most anticipated 2021 read | Indivisible | And An Interview With Author Daniel Aleman!
Happy April everyone! I’m starting to get a lot more excited on the book front, as there is a lot of books I’ve pre-ordered this year that are starting to come out and I am really looking forward to reading. The first of which is out one month today. That book being Indivisible by Daniel … Continue reading My most anticipated 2021 read | Indivisible | And An Interview With Author Daniel Aleman!
Storytelling at it’s finest | Bridge of Clay Book Review
By now I don't think it is a secret that Markus Zusak is my favourite author, with the amount I talk about how much I love his writing, storytelling and books. The Book Thief is one of my favourite books ever, I love The Messenger...and Bridge of Clay was no exception. Cue me raving about … Continue reading Storytelling at it’s finest | Bridge of Clay Book Review
Remember, it’s only a game…| Caraval Book Review
Happy 2021 everyone! I really should have said this in my last post, but better late than never! I hope you all had a safe holiday period, or if you don't celebrate, a safe few days off work; and I hope you all were as happy and healthy as possible given the circumstances. I am … Continue reading Remember, it’s only a game…| Caraval Book Review
All booked up: October edition
Hello people of the internet. It's been a while since I've done a book related post. For a long time I was in a bit of a book slump and despite valiantly trying, I could not focus on a book for love nor money. But then October seemed to be the turning point for me. … Continue reading All booked up: October edition
Old Sport | Why I Love The Great Gatsby So Much
Anyone who knows me knows that I have a lot of love and adoration for F. Scott. Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby'. Some people share my love for the novel, others less so. In my high levels of excitement and anticipation for the release of the graphic novel adaptation of the book, I thought I … Continue reading Old Sport | Why I Love The Great Gatsby So Much
A booked up month
Another month come and gone...I can't quite believe it is June already! We are already halfway through 2020. As another month indoors passed, I once again was able to read to my hearts content. Similarly to my post last month where I rounded up all the books I read in May (you can find that … Continue reading A booked up month
May bookish round-up
Another month in Lockdown done and dusted, and you'll know if you read one of my previous posts about a book I read, that lockdown has kicked me back into properly reading again. May was an exceptionally bookish month for me, where I read 8 books - 3 re-reads and 5 new reads. I've never … Continue reading May bookish round-up
Each of us carries a map of our lives on our skin, in the way we walk, even the way we grow. | A Girl Of Ink And Stars Book Review
Hello, all you lovely people. I hope you are all doing as well as you can be in the current circumstances...if someone is reading this in the future when everything has resumed normality and this is all a distant memory (unlikely, but you never know!)...a large majority of the UK (and actually, the world) are … Continue reading Each of us carries a map of our lives on our skin, in the way we walk, even the way we grow. | A Girl Of Ink And Stars Book Review
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