I’m incredibly lucky in that I receive lots of advanced books to read and review – some in digital format and some physical proofs. When I started this blog I could never expect the level of generosity there is in the book world and I’m truly grateful that I get to be a part ofContinue reading “Looking forward to 2023…”
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My Favourite Books of 2022: Part 2
*Contains Spoilers* Hi, so glad you could join me once again as I go through my favourite books of 2022. You’ve already read (I hope) my favourite books of January through to June, and now you’ll see July through to December. So, without further ado, I present my favourite books for the second half ofContinue reading “My Favourite Books of 2022: Part 2”
My Favourite Books of 2022: Part 1 😊
*Contains Spoilers* My end of year evaluation 2021 seemed to hit a chord with readers so I’ve decided to repeat it this year. In 2021, I aimed to read 100 books and ended up reading 200; so, not one to back down from a challenge, I made this year’s original target 200, and I haveContinue reading “My Favourite Books of 2022: Part 1 😊”
What Did I Read in 2022?
At the end of 2021, I decided to post a complete list of all the books I had read that year, plus two posts documenting my favourite reads of each month. People seemed to enjoy it, and I found it interesting to revisit the past 12 months, so I’m back doing it again. I thoughtContinue reading “What Did I Read in 2022?”
The Direction of the Wind – Mansi Shah
Published By: Lake UnionPages: 319Released On: 01/02/2023 Sophie Shah was six when she learned her mother, Nita, had died. For twenty-two years, she shouldered the burden of that loss. But when her father passes away, Sophie discovers a cache of hidden letters revealing a shattering truth: her mother didn’t die. She left. Nita Shah had everythingContinue reading “The Direction of the Wind – Mansi Shah”
Heading Home to Lavender Cottage – Alison Sherlock
Published By: BoldwoodPages: 320Released On: 09/01/2023 With nowhere else to go, Harriet Colgan has returned to the sleepy village of Cranfield to sell her beloved aunt and uncle’s cottage, the only place she ever called home. When she arrives at Lavender Cottage, Harriet discovers plans to replace the beautiful lavender fields, her uncle’s pride andContinue reading “Heading Home to Lavender Cottage – Alison Sherlock”
All Quiet on the Western Front – Erich Maria Remarque
Published By: VintagePages: 224Released On: 03/01/1996Translated By: Brian Murdoch In 1914 a room full of German schoolboys, fresh-faced and idealistic, are goaded by their schoolmaster to troop off to the ‘glorious war’. With the fire and patriotism of youth they sign up. What follows is the moving story of a young ‘unknown soldier’ experiencing theContinue reading “All Quiet on the Western Front – Erich Maria Remarque”
We Wish You a Merry Christmas and Other Festive Poems – Chosen and Illustrated by Chris Riddell
Published By: Macmillan ChildrenPages: 128Released On: 13/10/2022 A stunning, highly illustrated poetry collection containing a festive flurry of classic and modern Christmas poems chosen and illustrated by Chris Riddell. This is the perfect Christmas selection for poetry lovers of all ages. Includes much loved traditional verse: The Night Before Christmas, The Twelve Days of Christmas,Continue reading “We Wish You a Merry Christmas and Other Festive Poems – Chosen and Illustrated by Chris Riddell”
The Joy of Small Things – Hannah Jane Parkinson
Published By: GuardianPages: 256Released On: 02/06/2022 Hannah Jane Parkinson is a specialist in savouring the small pleasures of life. She revels in her fluffy dressing gown (‘like bathing in marshmallow’), finds calm in solo cinema trips, is charmed by the personalities of fonts (‘you’ll never see Comic Sans on a funeral notice’), celebrates pockets andContinue reading “The Joy of Small Things – Hannah Jane Parkinson”
Christmas Treats – Enid Blyton
Published By: Hodder ChildrenPages: 352Released On: 05/10/2017 Delight in the magic of Christmas with this bumper collection of short stories from the world’s best-loved storyteller! Perfect for children aged 5 and up! This hugely popular short story collection, first published in 2017, is back with a shiny new cover… Curl up with this collection ofContinue reading “Christmas Treats – Enid Blyton”
Books By Your Bedside 