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Happy National Book Lovers Day! I thought I'd celebrate with a few mini reviews of what I've been reading lately, including a book which I have a feeling will be in my top five of the year. The Newcomer by Fern Britton I was invited to a launch event for the latest release from Fern… Continue reading What I’ve been reading lately #20
[Ad - review. I was sent a box for review purposes and all thoughts are my own] There are few things I love more than bedtime stories with Jenson. I'm so proud to be raising a mini bookworm who always asks for more stories and learns his favourites by heart. Thanks to the Puffin Picture… Continue reading Puffin Picture Book Subscription Box review
This post features affiliate links It's only now that I've come to put this little update together that I've realised something which links all of these titles. Fun! I'm sure it won't take you long to spot... Here are some short reviews of what I've been reading lately. Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier There are… Continue reading What I’ve been reading lately #18
This post features affiliate links and a book which was sent for review purposes. All thoughts are my own. I try not to read two books from the same genre back to back, so my Goodreads list is pretty varied. My latest run of books includes chick lit, non-fiction and poetry - a very mixed… Continue reading What I’ve been reading lately #16
[Ad - review. I was sent this notebook for review purposes and all thoughts are my own] If you're anything like me, you always have a book with you, you're forever scrolling through Bookstagram and reading blog posts, and you're signed up to various publishers' newsletters. So what do you do when you read a… Continue reading Bookworm essentials | To Be Read: A Booklover’s Notebook
For my final book week post I've teamed up with Fable & Black to celebrate my love of libraries. I know yesterday was Bookshop Day but I've totally fallen for my local library in the last few months - and so has Jenson. Don't get me wrong, I love buying books. I pre-order the latest… Continue reading Celebrating my love of libraries with Fable & Black [review & giveaway]
Today marks the start of my first ever Book Week. I'm on the Bookstagram Tour for Bibliophile later in the week and decided to go all out with seven consecutive days of bookish content - including three giveaways! For my first Book Week post, I've teamed up with Rio from Literary Emporium. What I particularly… Continue reading Book Lover giveaway with Literary Emporium
I don't know if you've noticed but I can't get enough of these books about awesome women often forgotten by the history books. From Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls to A Glorious Freedom, and everything in between, there's something for feminists of all ages. My latest favourite is What Would Boudicca Do?: Everyday Problems… Continue reading Book review: What Would Boudicca Do?
I've spent the last three years listening to people tell me how much Jenson looks like his dad. Don't get me wrong, it's cute and all, but I really relish the moments when I see how much he gets from me. Like, the kid can not get enough cheese, just like his mumma (and her… Continue reading What Jenson has been reading lately #3
If there's one thing that's got me through the last few years of working mum life, it's the power of female friendships - and I flippin' love seeing them celebrated. In a time where women are often portrayed as bitchy and jealous, it's great to see a supportive sisterhood, especially in a pretty yet powerful… Continue reading Book review: Bosom Buddies by Violet Zhang and Sally Nixon
