I don't always set monthly goals, but I've decided to really use this month to get back into blogging and bookstagram. I have still been fairly active on bookstagram, but I have seriously been neglecting my blog. I haven't been feeling very motivated or inspired to write or post anything, and I've been struggling with… Continue reading April Bookish Goals
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The Ethics of Charity Book Shopping
Six months ago, I'd never even been in a charity shop, and now I can't walk past one without going in and searching through the books. The presence of charity shopping has increased on social media recently – at least for me – as the focus on ethical consumerism and fast fashion developed. However, it… Continue reading The Ethics of Charity Book Shopping
Saturdays At Noon | Blog Tour
Title: Saturdays at Noon Author: Rachel Marks Publisher: Michael J Books (Penguin) Genre: Contemporary Fiction/Romance Rating: ★★★★★ Emily doesn’t think she should be there. Jake just wants to save his marriage. Alfie can’t stop worrying. But somehow, they all end up spending their Saturdays at anger management class. Emily and Jake don’t see eye-to-eye, but… Continue reading Saturdays At Noon | Blog Tour
Love for Imperfect Things | Blog Tour
Title: Love for Imperfect Things Author: Haemin Sunim Publisher: Penguin Random House Genre: Non-Fiction (Self Help) Firstly, I would really like to thank Penguin Random House for sending me this copy of Love for Imperfect Things in exchange for a post on their blog tour. In a wonderful case of irony, I am highlighting my… Continue reading Love for Imperfect Things | Blog Tour
Lullaby | Review
Title: Lullaby Author: Leïla Slimani (translated by Sam Taylor) Publisher: Faber & Faber Genre: Psychological Thriller Rating: ★★★.5 "The baby is dead. It only took a few seconds." Lullaby was a different take on the traditional thrillers that I am used to. From the very first page the crime has been committed and the killer… Continue reading Lullaby | Review
Before the Coffee gets Cold | Review
Title: Before the Coffee gets Cold Author: Toshikazu Kawaguchi Publisher: Picador Genre: Contemporary Fiction (with time travel) Rating: ★★★.5 I thought the concept of this novel was amazing, and unlike anything I have read before. I had seen some amazing reviews and recommendations for this, and I think I let the hype lead my expectations… Continue reading Before the Coffee gets Cold | Review
My Best Charity Shop Finds #1
For me, there's nothing better than finding cheap books, and donating to charity at the same time! Not long after discovering bookstagram, I discovered that quite a lot of people bought their books from charity shops. I thought I would give it a go, and quickly fell in love with browsing rows of previously loved… Continue reading My Best Charity Shop Finds #1
Red, White and Royal Blue | Review
Title: Red, White and Royal Blue Author: Casey McQuiston Publisher: St. Martins Press (Macmillan) Genre: LGBTQ+ Romance Rating: ★★★★★★★★★★ For my first review, I felt it had to be a book I really loved, and there's no book that I've loved more than Red, White and Royal Blue. You know those books that you think… Continue reading Red, White and Royal Blue | Review
Books I Want To Get To In 2020
2019 was the year that I really renewed my passion for reading. I’ve mentioned it before, but I really lost my passion for reading over the last few years, due mostly to the compulsory reading I was forced to do for GCSEs and A Levels. Although I really did enjoy A Level English Literature, it… Continue reading Books I Want To Get To In 2020
2020 Reading Goals
I know some people are against New Years' Resolutions, but I actually really enjoy goal-setting at the beginning of the year. Is anyone else the same? The new year is a great time to think about what you have been enjoying, what you'd like to do more of, and even what you'd like to do… Continue reading 2020 Reading Goals
