“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman I thought that Independent Bookshop Week 2024 (16th June – 22nd June) would be the perfect time to begin my indie bookshop spotlight series. And, being Hertfordshire born-and-bred, it seemed only natural to start my series withContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – Hertfordshire”
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My Favourite Books of 2023: Part 2 😊
Hiya, I’m back! I hope you are too!!! I’m assuming you’ve already read my Favourite Books of 2023 Part 1 – if not, you can take a look at it HERE. Today, I’m posting my favourite books from July to December. Not only that, you’ll be able to find out what my overall favourite bookContinue reading “My Favourite Books of 2023: Part 2 😊”
My Favourite Books of 2023: Part 1 😊
*Contains Spoilers* Part of me almost regrets starting this annual tradition in 2021 as it’s becoming harder and harder to single out particular books over others. I know this is a good problem to have as it means there’s been lots of books, but I always end up feeling a bit mean that I haveContinue reading “My Favourite Books of 2023: Part 1 😊”
What Did I Read in 2023?
Hi, I’m back, giving the people what they want. At least, I hope they want. Am I just talking into the literary void? Helloooooooo. Anyway, now that’s done. Let’s get down to business. When I first did a yearly roundup in 2021, I managed to read 200 books. Last year, I increased this to 259.Continue reading “What Did I Read in 2023?”
What’s Coming in 2024…
I am so lucky that I receive advanced copies of books, either in digital or physical form, often getting them several months before publication. There’s an upside to this and a downside – although the downside is very small. On the upside: BOOKS, BOOKS AND MORE BOOKS!On the downside: I can’t really talk to peopleContinue reading “What’s Coming in 2024…”
Books By Your Bedside 