I'm struggling to reconcile with the idea that it is September already. August–like the last few months–has really flown by and I can't believe it's time for another wrap-up. I read a lot in August: a combination of free evenings, audiobooks, and the read 7 books in 7 days challenge I completed over the last… Continue reading What I Read in August
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5 Bookish Etsy Shops I Love
I loved Etsy long before I started reading again, but once my love for books reappeared, so did my desire to find bookmarks, prints, coasters and enamel pins that celebrated being bookish. On Etsy I get to support independent small businesses and find absolutely amazing creatives sharing their artistic talents. I love browsing through book-related… Continue reading 5 Bookish Etsy Shops I Love
Books I Bought in July
I've been trying to keep track of what books I buy each month as my TBR continues to grow at a faster rate than I can read. I was doing *quite well* in July until I noticed the 3 for £5 deal at The Works included some books I've had my eye on for a… Continue reading Books I Bought in July
July Reading Wrap Up
I don't know how it happened, but I read a lot this month. I wasn't really in a reading mood in the first couple of weeks of July and so I made up for it by reading a lot over the last two weeks. More importantly, I've loved the majority of the books I've read… Continue reading July Reading Wrap Up
A Birthday Book Haul (and Books I Bought in June)
My birthday was on the 1st July and I had asked for quite a few books. I received all of the books that I asked for and even received a few surprises from some amazing bookstagrammers! I am so grateful for all the lovely messages I received on my birthday, and for every gift I… Continue reading A Birthday Book Haul (and Books I Bought in June)
Re-evaluating My Rating System
Rating a book can be confusing. I can like and dislike wildly different elements of two books and yet the overall rating ends up the same. At the same time, there are a few things in books that almost always result in my star rating being lowered. And, the things that make me instantly dislike… Continue reading Re-evaluating My Rating System
My 15 Most Anticipated Releases for the Second Half of 2020
It's no secret that I have a lot of books still to read on my shelves. It's also no secret that that doesn't stop me from a) buying new books, b) adding new books to my wish list and c) searching for future releases! I really love seeing videos and blog posts with anticipated releases… Continue reading My 15 Most Anticipated Releases for the Second Half of 2020
June Reading Wrap Up
June was a really great reading month for me. I managed to read 16 books in total, though some were definitely short reads. More importantly, I managed to find two new favourite books, and the majority of the books I read this month were 4 and 5 star reads. I have been really interested in… Continue reading June Reading Wrap Up
2020 Reading Goals 6 Month Check In
At the beginning of the year, I set a series of bookish goals for myself. I like to think I've been completing them but, like a lot of New Years' Resolutions, it's easy to write them and completely forget about them! Or rather, I'm aware of them, but they're not at the forefront of my… Continue reading 2020 Reading Goals 6 Month Check In
10 Ways to Read on a Budget
Not everyone has the funds to buy all the new hardback releases they would like to, or pay full price for every book they read during a year. I know I couldn’t, and yet I am very fortunate to be in a financial position that means I can afford to buy a few books every… Continue reading 10 Ways to Read on a Budget
