Big Books: It’s a Love-Hate Relationship

Follow my blog with Bloglovin For some reason I always put off reading big books. You know the ones I'm talking about? The 500+ pages intimidator to the gasp worthy 1000+ pagers. They just look so daunting. We all do it (or at least, a good portion of us do) but none of us really know … Continue reading Big Books: It’s a Love-Hate Relationship

Book Review: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley 4/5 STARS Original review on Goodreads Author: Mary Shelley Genre: Horror, Classics Published: 1818 Publisher: Barnes & Noble [for this edition] Pages: 207 [leather bound edition] ADD IT ON GOODREADS This is the second time reading this book for me now, and I can happily say that it was just as enjoyable … Continue reading Book Review: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

November Wrap-Up!

Follow my blog with Bloglovin November has been and gone . . .  And it was a slow month of reading, *sigh*. November was the final month of uni for me for this year so hoorayy - however it meant essays, essays, and more essays, and not a lot of breathing time. But now! 3 … Continue reading November Wrap-Up!

Spontaneous e-Haul!

Sneakily avoiding book buying bans.

How to Deal with The Chosen One

Follow my blog with Bloglovin The time has come. The Chosen One has risen. And the eye-rolling is abound . . .  This is something that's been playing on my mind recently, the superfluous numbers of 'chosen' characters in (specifically) YA novels. Hmph. They can be somewhat frustrating and often result in you exclaiming OH GET … Continue reading How to Deal with The Chosen One

Book Review: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

A world of fire, booklessness, and a confused man. Hm.

Book Review: The Wolf Wilder by Katherine Rundell

Follow my blog with Bloglovin The Wolf Wilder 4/5 STARS ADD IT ON GOODREADS Genre: Fiction, Middle-grade, Historical Fiction, Fairy-tale Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Published: September 2015 Author: Katherine Rundell Pages: 319 {Hardcover} Original review on Goodreads **I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review via NetGalley.** “A real wolf … Continue reading Book Review: The Wolf Wilder by Katherine Rundell

Book review: Wishing Cross Station by February Grace

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Wishing Cross Station ADD IT ON GOODREADS 4/5 STARS Original review on Goodreads Genre: Fantasy, Sci-fi, Historical Fiction, Romance Author: February Grace Publisher: Booktrope Published: May 2015 Pages: 153 {eBook}   **I received a free eBook copy of this book via NetGalley for an honest review. Thanks also to February … Continue reading Book review: Wishing Cross Station by February Grace

Series I’ve Yet to Read!

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Well I don't know about you but sometimes I feel like I'm playing a never ending game of catchy-up when it comes to what I need to read. There are some real whoppers that I've yet to delve into and then there are also those books that you buy thinking: Yeah! … Continue reading Series I’ve Yet to Read!

Reaching for Tissues in The Railway Man

Follow my blog with Bloglovin The Railway Man by Eric Lomax ADD IT ON GOODREADS 5/5 STARS Genre: Historical Non-Fiction, Memoir, War Author: Eric Lomax Published: January 2014 Publisher: Vintage Pages: 336 Original review on Goodreads **To see any spoilers click on the provided link to be redirected to my review on Goodreads where the spoiler will … Continue reading Reaching for Tissues in The Railway Man