I love to read, and I always have a book on the go. Last year, I managed to complete my Goodreads challenge of 30 books in 2020! I have raised the bar in 2021 by setting my challenge to 35 books. I am on track so far, so hopefully, I will make it! Have you …
Life Seemed Good, But… is a book of imaginative short stories written by Richard Bell. I received an e-book copy in exchange for an honest review, and I was excited to read it as it sounded intriguing! What are the short stories about? The stories are bizarre, silly and full of dark, fantasy humour. They …
I was recently contacted by StrangeBooks asking if I would be interested in reading and reviewing their recently published book, Magic by Mike Russell. This sounded intriguing, so I said yes! I received a Kindle copy. What is Magic about? Magic is written from the point of view of Charlie Watson, a young man who …
I was delighted when Lana Grace Riva contacted me to ask if I would like to read and review her book, The Existence Of Amy. Of course, I said yes! The book revolves around mental health, which is a relevant topic to me, having experienced anxiety. When I received the book in the post, my …
If you are a regular visitor to my blog you may have worked out that I love to read. I frequently post book reviews here. When I review books, I give them a rating out of 5 stars, on the following scale: 5 = It was absolutely amazing, I loved it!
4 = It was good and …
Do you ever sit down to do a task, such as writing a blog post, and you just can’t muster up the energy or motivation to get on with it? It feels too overwhelming, and you find yourself staring blankly at the screen or notepad with nothing coming to mind. Or maybe you procrastinate on …
Jenny Colgan is one of my favourite authors, and when I saw ‘Do You Remember the First Time’ in a charity shop, I had to pick it up. It had actually been on my bookshelf for a while before I got round to reading it, because I currently acquire books faster than I read them! …
I picked up Twenties Girl for 99p in a charity shop. Sophie Kinsella has never disappointed me so far, so I always look out for her books. This book was no exception – I loved it! What’s it about? The book is written from the point of view of Lara, a young woman who attends her …
First published in 2013 by Sphere. Paperback, 440 pages. ‘The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris’ is the 4th book I have read by Jenny Colgan, and I have enjoyed them all without exception. This is a gorgeous story, and it paints such an atmospheric picture with its descriptions of Paris and Parisian life. I am …
Published by the Penguin Group. First published 2007. Hardback, 432 pages. I picked up ‘Second Chance’ in a charity shop several months ago, having never heard of the author before. There was a deal, something like 5 books for £1, and I think I had found 4 other books I wanted, and picked up this …
