How is it halfway through January? It feels like Christmas was last week. I’ve been doing lots of reading this month, finishing 9 new books and re-reading a few of my old favourites. I’ve decided to start a reading journal, … Continue reading The Clockwork Crow by Catherine Fisher
I’ve watched a few Netflix adaptations of books over Christmas, which is something I normally avoid. I am that person who jumps up and says – that’s not what happens in the book. From the blurb: Something is out there, … Continue reading Bird Box by Josh Malerman
My teal-turquoise book obsession continues with The House with a Clock in its Walls. The version I have has the most beautiful illustrations by Nathan Collins. From the blurb: Orphaned Lewis Barnavelt comes to live with his Uncle Jonathan and … Continue reading The House with a Clock in its Walls by John Bellairs
I went to see the film Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindlewald the week it came out, and had purchased the script book on release day, but I put off actually reading the screenplay until today. Now I am a … Continue reading Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindlewald by J.K.Rowling
I recently read The Silent Companions and loved it, so when my husband treated me to a new book at the weekend, I chose her new book, The Corset. How beautiful is that cover? From the blurb: Is prisoner Ruth … Continue reading The Corset by Laura Purcell
There have been a lot of changes in my life in this last year – I was made redundant from my well paid job, I believe as a result of my health issues, and had to take a minimum wage, … Continue reading Vasculitis Update – Living with Less
Hi there – long time no see! I’ve been having a bit of a social media break, and really enjoying reading for pleasure, crafts and a bit of a re-organisation of my house. One of the things I realised when … Continue reading Recycling Old Candles
This book was my book club’s September read, and I was really excited about it. The book cover and synopsis have a thirties/Great Gatsby vibe. From the blurb: ‘I always wanted to be friends with both my sisters. Perhaps that … Continue reading After the Party by Cressida Connolly
This week was shark week, and Irregular Choice finally released flat versions of the ever so fabulous Carpe Diem shark shoes. I am on a mission to stock my wardrobe with more versatile, traditional dresses this year, so I wore … Continue reading Shark Week 2018
I am so bad! This post was supposed to be up yesterday, I thought it was today. Oops. In fairness, I didn’t actually receive the book until Friday, and have had a horrendous flu. Any hoo… From the blurb: Every … Continue reading Killing It by Asia Mackay
