Hello! So, long time, no blog! Last year, I ended up focusing more on my Bookstagram @thetastychapter (and life as a spoonie studying a masters!) and I took a step back from my blog. I have missed writing longer pieces, which you can’t do on Instagram, so I have decided to get back into blogging. […] Read more…
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Thoughts on bookish goals (& mine for 2021)
There are various camps when it comes to setting bookish goals, particularly number targets, and I understand why. It could be said that if we’re book lovers, why do we need any more of a push than that? I know I can’t imagine not having a book on the go – at least not for […] Read more…
2020 Bookish Stats (& Reading Journal)
I am a complete nerd when it comes to lists and keeping a record of my reading does not escape this! Today, I want to share my 2020 bookish stats. It was a great reading year in terms of how many books I thoroughly enjoyed. I found 4 new favourites of all time, which is […] Read more…
2020 Bookish Goals – How Did I Do?!
It’s that fun time of year when us book lovers can reflect on the past year of reading and look forward to another year of an endless and ever-growing TBR list, new favourite books (and not-so-favourites), and lots of bookish chat! I love setting bookish goals for myself. It really drives me to keep reaching […] Read more…
First Lines Friday
Happy Friday! I saw a great Friday feature post today and I want to join in. It’s a fun way to glimpse a book without the cover or blurb – it looks at the first lines instead! The opening lines of a book are so crucial and are often incredibly impactful and intriguing. So let’s […] Read more…
How to Fail: Book Review
Hi all! I hope you’re staying safe and reading lots (or a little – however much makes you happy). The book I want to tell you about (and rave about) today is How to Fail: Everything I’ve Ever Learned From Things Going Wrong by Elizabeth Day. Pages: 352 Published: April 4, 2019 Genre: Non fiction, memoir, autobiography Medium […] Read more…
The Dream Daughter – Book Review
I’ve been so lucky with my reading recently – I have picked up yet another book that has made it onto my favourites list! This one is The Dream Daughter by Diane Chamberlain, and it is incredible. Pages: 371 Published: October 2, 2018 Genre: Historical, science and suspense fiction Medium I consumed it in: Audiobook This novel […] Read more…
Four Mini Book Reviews
Hi everyone! Have you been enjoying some great books lately? I read 4 books this month. I know this is peanuts for some, but for me, that’s a good effort! In terms of my 2020 reading goals, I’ve accomplished one already by doing so! *You can read about my goals in my Reading Goals for […] Read more…
The Nightingale – Book Review
When I finished reading The Nightingale by Kristen Hannah, I needed to talk about it as soon as possible. What a beautiful book. I have been reading a lot of World War II fiction lately because of something I’m working on, so I was interested to read this book on the back of some great […] Read more…
The Arc of a Scythe series – Book Review
The first book in the Arc of a Scythe series by Neal Shusterman is called Scythe. It is a young adult dystopian fantasy, and it is great. Don’t be put off by the young adult category if, like me, you’re not a young adult. This is such a complex, original book, it will hold your […] Read more…