I very rarely put down a book. I find it so hard to give up on a story because I always wonder if I hang on just a little longer whether it might get better. It's a work in progress and I think I'm improving because there's just nothing worse than sticking through a slog of … Continue reading Abandoned Reads | Top Ten Tuesday
Oh, wow, I had a great reading month in April. I cannot believe how well that went—finally! I'm so happy with my reading month and for the most part I read some fantastic books! April feels like I've got things BACK ON TRACK, but truth be told I actually had a lot of downtime thanks … Continue reading April Wrap-Up | 2020
I almost did really well for buying nothing in April. And then I bought some books. The weather is getting wet, rainy and windy where I am and I'm SO excited for winter to come. Can't wait to get all snuggled up with a book. Because I sure do have plenty of them to choose … Continue reading April Book Haul | 2020
I think exactly none of us are surprised that once again I'm going rogue for this week's topic. I hope you're all having a fantastic start to your week! And don't forget it's Mother's Day on Sunday (for those of you in the countries where it is, in fact, Mother's Day on Sunday). Top Ten … Continue reading Revenge of the Fifth | Top Ten Tuesday
The Last Day by Andrew Hunter Murray Genre: Science Fiction, Dystopian Author: Andrew Hunter Murray Published: Feburary 2020 Publisher: Penguin Random House Pages: 432 {hardback} Review on Goodreads Thank you to Penguin Random House for sending me a copy of this in exchange for an honest review Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Unfortunately, even once I … Continue reading Why I Didn’t Like The Last Day by Andrew Hunter Murray (37% DNF)
I do love this time of month! May is my birthday month however which means I'll likely go on (more or less) a book buying ban until after my birthday (a general rule I have to avoid double ups!). There are so many books here I'm excited about, though! Namely, one must mention that Colleen … Continue reading Books to Buy This Month! | May 2020
So, Anyway... by John Cleese Genre: Non-Fiction, Memoirs Author: John Cleese Published: October 2014 Publisher: Crown Archetype Pages: 392 {hardback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was as entertaining as I'd hoped it would be. I found it particularly fascinating how similar Cleese's style of writing was to Stephen Fry's. It is always … Continue reading Classic Comedy in So, Anyway | Spoiler-Free Review
When I was younger I used to hate reading. You couldn't make me do it. It was a continuous nightmare for my mother trying to get me to read those tiny prescribed readings that you do in lower primary school. NIGHTMARE. WORDS. EW. And that didn't really change until high school. Shocking, I know. Top … Continue reading Books I Missed Out On | Top Ten Tuesday
Agency by William Gibson Genre: Science Fiction Author: William Gibson Published: January 2020 Publisher: Penguin Random House Pages: 423 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon DNF-ing Thank you Penguin Random House for sending me a copy for review. Unfortunately, this is just not for me right now. Maybe I will give this ago another time but … Continue reading Why I Didn’t Like Agency by William Gibson (12% DNF)
Always and Forever, Lara Jean by Jenny Han Genre: Contemporary, Young Adult Author: Jenny Han Published: May 2017 Publisher: Scholastic Pages: 325 {paperback} Review of Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Honestly? Some mixed thoughts on this one. I do love this series and how simple and sweet it is. But I found this to be … Continue reading Love Notes and College in Always and Forever Lara Jean | Spoiler-Free Review
Upside-Down Books 