December Book Haul! |2017

I feel like I've managed to do surprisingly well in December for not buying too many books. For once. I didn't even receive too many for review either - what a win!! Nonetheless, I do have some awesome books to haul and I'm super excited to share them all with you today!  As per usual, I … Continue reading December Book Haul! |2017

January TBR! |2018

I am keen as a bee to get reading this month. I have some excellent books lined up and - fitting with my new yearly goals - a read-a-thon to participate in! If you missed my last post CHECK IT OUT and have a read about a new read-a-thon I decided to start. If you … Continue reading January TBR! |2018

Jumpstart January Read-a-thon TBR Announcement! | Round One

I've decided to do a thing. If you've been paying attention (I might quiz you at the end of the year so best take notes) I've signed a contract with myself to participate in one read-a-thon per month in 2018. A tall order? Most certainly - oh okay, no probably not, but shush and let … Continue reading Jumpstart January Read-a-thon TBR Announcement! | Round One

Goals for 2018!

After much reflection I have whipped up some excellent goals for the New Year. This is probably the first time I've really sat down to think about what I want to achieve with my reading life within the time frame of a year. YEARLY GOALS ARE ABOUND. But I can't be bothered doing any fiddle … Continue reading Goals for 2018!

Beautiful Storytelling in The Nearest Faraway Place || BOOK REVIEW

The Nearest Faraway Place by Hayley Long 5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary Author: Hayley Long Published: July 2017 Publisher: Hotkey Pages: 320 {paperback} Review on Goodreads I received a copy of this from Allen & Unwin in exchange for an honest review, thank you! Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was absolutely beautiful. It was … Continue reading Beautiful Storytelling in The Nearest Faraway Place || BOOK REVIEW

November Book Haul! | 2017

I had a pretty decent haul of books in November, mostly thanks to the extortionate amount of books sent my way from publishers. I'm totally not stressing over those, nuh-uh, definitely not sipping tea like a madwoman wondering how on earth I'm going to get them all read by the end of the year . … Continue reading November Book Haul! | 2017

November Wrap-Up || 2017

I have such a disappointing wrap-up for you this month. But it's okay, I'll make it up to you by promising MANY FUN MOMENTS in December to come and hey, we all have bad reading months. I apologise also for the lack of content - I've been lazy *proffers bouquets of flowers and little chocolates*. … Continue reading November Wrap-Up || 2017

Avoiding the Shadows in The Diviners || BOOK REVIEW

The Diviners by Libba Bray 4/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Paranormal Fantasy Author: Libba Bray Published: September 2012 Publisher: Listening Library Audiobook Length: 18 hours Page Count Equivalent: 578 {hardback} Review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was at least ten times creepier than I was anticipating when I first started. Nonetheless, … Continue reading Avoiding the Shadows in The Diviners || BOOK REVIEW

GIVEAWAY! || One More Song Release Day

Good morning everyone! Or good afternoon - or mayhap, good evening? Lovely to see you here, *gives everyone a biscuit*. I have the absolute delight today to offer you all free books - WHO'S EXCITED? I am teaming up with the lovely jubbly people at Pan Macmillan to give three of you a copy of One … Continue reading GIVEAWAY! || One More Song Release Day