I’m in full planning mode for my holiday next month, I’ve written a packing list, more or less worked out an outfit for each day, and topped up my Kindle app with new books! For this holiday I’m going hand luggage only in a bid to save fifty quid! I’ve got the luxury of staying with a friend so I can use her washing machine half way through my stay to save on clothes packing,…
This months favourite books are all animal related, purely coincidentally though! This Is NOT a Cat By David LaRochelle, illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka Set in ‘mouse school’ this book cleverly only uses the five words from the title, the rest of the story is told purely through the fun pictures to show the little mice learning about what is (or is not!) a cat! Short and sweet and perfect for children of all ages as…
I set myself a challenge to read 30 books this year, after managing fifty two last year, yes I am aware that challenges should be greater than previously achieved but I have a new baby okay?! So I’ve only read a couple of books in the last month or so, but my ‘to read’ list keeps on growing! Big Little Lies – Liane Moriarty This was sent to me by Penguin (who we…
I’m very excited to announce that I am now a magazine.co.uk blogger! If you’re not familiar with them then go familiarise yourself! Basically you can start a subscription for yourself or as a gift for someone else and choose from hundreds of titles, great discounts and free delivery on every subscription too. Divided into plenty of categories to help you find magazines that interest you, the choice is practically endless! The site is very easy to navigate,…
Here’s a run down of what I’ve read in January. If you missed it then I did a round up of favourite (and not so favourite) books that I read in 2014 here Donna Tartt – The Goldfinch. I loved this book, insane amounts. I had read Secret History, but enjoyed this a whole lot more. It follows the life of Theo Decker, through some pretty nasty life experiences. I can’t even put my finger…
In 2014 I set myself a challenge to read 50 books, and kept track of my progress on Goodreads. I’m fairly chuffed with myself because I actually exceeded it by 3, finishing 53 books. Above are some of the books I read throughout the year, and if you want to add me as a friend on there just click the button below! I’ve reviewed a few books throughout the year in monthly-ish roundups (reviews are…
As part of the Bahlsen Book Club I love having a new book to read every month that requires no choosing on my behalf. It’s normally only ever on holiday when I run out of books and attack the hotels shelf of ‘left behind books’ for the only English ones that this ever happens, normally I dither and faff over my choice and put too much thought into it. Also, not only do I get…
Book reviews of some of the books I read in July & August! Click for other book related posts. Firstly I read three John Green novels in the space of ten days. I regret this course of action now because I have discovered a more than vague similarity in plot line in the three that I read, Looking for Alaska, Paper Towns and An Abundance of Katherine’s: Geeky boy has nobody but a couple of other geeky boy…
