Why I love reading. And why you should too!
Category: Bookish Thoughts
Women & Power, My Own Manifesto
You cannot easily fit women into a structure that is already coded as male; you have to change the structure
Book Reviewers: 10 Facts vs Fiction
10 questions you probably shouldn't ask book bloggers
My 2018 Reading Resolutions
Falling back in love with books in 2018
7 Perks to being a Bookworm
Other than reading lots of books, obviously
8 Reasons Why Books Are Better Than You At Life
I am surrounded by books. At home. At work. Even between the two (if the contents of my bag is anything to go by). I love this about my life. But, sometimes, they just look too smug. Normally it's when I'm flustered about something. I might be panicking about a networking event I am guaranteed … Continue reading 8 Reasons Why Books Are Better Than You At Life
There’s a Reading Position for Every Type of Reader
Have you ever noticed your reading habits change with each book you read? I have. I noticed it last week. I went from a YA series to a more literary novel and... BAM! Where and how I was reading my book changed. I read the YA snuggled up in bed, my comfy armchair – generally … Continue reading There’s a Reading Position for Every Type of Reader
Reading Habits Tag
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for a book tag because, who doesn’t love them?! I’m also facing a MEGA reading slump and, after seeing this tag on Komoberi, I decided it was time to get back in the tagging game and give it a go! *** 1. Do you have a certain place at … Continue reading Reading Habits Tag
The Truth About Book Reviewers
The book reviewer. The somewhat nerdy friend you have that trades time and energy (and words) on books in order to get…you guessed it, more books. If you are thinking about starting a blog, or consider yourself an old timer, there are certain expectations you might have of yourself, your abilities, your hopes that – … Continue reading The Truth About Book Reviewers
10 Life Problems Bookworms Have That Non-Bookworms Will Never Understand
The life of a bookworm is hard.
10 TBR Problems You’ll Understand if You’re a Bookworm
The TBR. The word that sends an unappealing shiver down every bookworm’s spine
My 2016 in Books
A glimpse into my year of books
My Christmas TBR List
Christmas is a time for turkey, mulled wine, and books!
My Top Seven books of 2015
As 2015 draws to a close, everyone seems to fall in love with lists; our top fives, tens, fifteens, twenties; the challenges we’ve completed; what we’re planning to read next year; the heroes we simpered over – anything and everything bookish you can think of, there's a list for it. Once I started reading end … Continue reading My Top Seven books of 2015
Why Do I Blog?
I am constantly asked this question by friends, relatives, colleagues – everyone, really. Some don’t understand the need to voice my thoughts online, others might call it narcissistic. Most consider it to be a loveable quirk; I’m their nerdy friend who blogs…and stuff. So why do I do it? I’m no expert critic; I didn’t … Continue reading Why Do I Blog?
Friday Finds #5 – 15th October
Friday Finds is hosted by A Daily Rhythm. All you have to do to join in is showcase the books you’ve recently found and added to your TBR. My Friday Finds for this week are: If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things The Bees The Paper Magician Jon McGregor Laline Paull Charlie N. Holmberg What do you … Continue reading Friday Finds #5 – 15th October
The A–Z of me.
I haven’t had much in the way of reviews to post recently (finishing off a trilogy and starting a tome of a non-fiction) so, when I saw this on Emma Louise's Blog I couldn't not get involved. The post originated at Chapters of Kat. A is for Aragorn – one of my first fictional crushes. I read lord … Continue reading The A–Z of me.
Friday Finds #4 – 9th October
Friday Finds is hosted by A Daily Rhythm. All you have to do to join in is showcase the books you’ve recently found and added to your TBR. My Friday Finds for this week are: The Heart Goes Last Stone Mattress The Martian Margaret Atwood Margaret Atwood Andy Weir What do you think of my … Continue reading Friday Finds #4 – 9th October
Stoptober TBR
It’s been about a month since I started my new job and I’ve gotten settled into my commute – 50 minutes each way on a train makes for great reading time. It’s also Stoptober here in the UK – a campaign to get people to stop smoking. I don’t smoke, but my book-buying habits have … Continue reading Stoptober TBR
Friday Finds #3 – 2nd October
Friday Finds is hosted by A Daily Rhythm. All you have to do to join in is showcase the books you’ve recently found and added to your TBR. My Friday Finds for this week are: The Diamond Throne The Ruby Knight The Sapphire Rose David Eddings David Eddings David Eddings What do you think of … Continue reading Friday Finds #3 – 2nd October
A Literary Mind 