Plane Flying in Kitty Hawk and the Curse of the Yukon Gold || BOOK REVIEW

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Kitty Hawk and the Curse of the Yukon Gold by Iain Reading 2.5/5 STARS Genre: Fiction, Mystery, Adventure Author: Iain Reading Published: December 2012 Publisher: Amazon Digital Services  Pages: 262 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, thank you Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This book … Continue reading Plane Flying in Kitty Hawk and the Curse of the Yukon Gold || BOOK REVIEW

Top Five Laid Back Characters of All Time

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Whilst the rest of the world celebrated Book Lovers Day on the 9th of August in a whirl of page sniffing and confetti throwing, I'm here today to look towards the lesser known, lesser appreciated Days of the year and give them some love. On the 10th of August is the day we've all been … Continue reading Top Five Laid Back Characters of All Time

August TBR || 2017

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I have the most ambitious TBR in the world for you today. Why is it so ambitious? Because if I aim lower I won't try to read as much. You might be saying, but Kirstie, you read like a snail. Ah, my good friends, I am aware of this. I think we should take bets … Continue reading August TBR || 2017

Booktube-a-thon WRAP UP

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The time of a read-a-thons is here, my friends. Is it just me or does it always seem like there are so many more read-a-thons happening at this time of year? It's glorious. ANYHOO. I'm here today to tell you how I managed to read 23 books in one week. HAH. That was a funny … Continue reading Booktube-a-thon WRAP UP

Battling Loneliness in Jane Eyre || GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW

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Jane Eyre - The Graphic Novel by Charlotte Brontë & illustrated by Amy Corzine 4/5 STARS Genre: Classic, Graphic Novel Author: Charlotte Brontë Illustrator: Amy Corzine Published: 2003 Publisher: Classic Comics Pages: 141 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Jane Eyre has always been one of my favourite classics - I just love … Continue reading Battling Loneliness in Jane Eyre || GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW

July Wrap-Up! || 2017

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Oh boy is it good to be writing a wrap up again! WELL HELLO FRIENDS. It has been so nice to come back from America and dive straight back into the book world. I got back about one week into the month and hurriedly tried to read every book ever in the WORLD. Which is … Continue reading July Wrap-Up! || 2017

Tragic Awesomeness in The Philosopher Kings || BOOK REVIEW

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The Philosopher Kings by Jo Walton 4.5/5 STARS Genre: Sci-Fi Author: Jo Walton Published: June 2015 Publisher: Corsair Pages: 352 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Oh my giddy aunt, this was a stella sequel. I enjoyed this book so much - I literally do not know how Walton wrote this series … Continue reading Tragic Awesomeness in The Philosopher Kings || BOOK REVIEW

Sci-Fi Galore in Saga Vol. 1 || GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW

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Saga, Vol. 1 by Brian K. Vaughan & Fiona Staples 4/5 STARS Genre: Graphic Novel, Sci-Fi Author: Brian K. Vaughan & Fiona Staples Published: October 2012 Publisher: Image Comics Pages: 160 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was the first graphic novel I've ever read and I really enjoyed it! I … Continue reading Sci-Fi Galore in Saga Vol. 1 || GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW

Quips, Quibbles and Quids in Moab is My Washpot || BOOK REVIEW

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 Moab Is My Washpot by Stephen Fry 4/5 STARS Genre: Memoir Author: Stephen Fry Published: 1997 Publisher: Arrow Pages: 436 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was a masterpiece of an autobiography and I loved it. I find Fry to be such an interesting person and I thoroughly enjoyed his recounting … Continue reading Quips, Quibbles and Quids in Moab is My Washpot || BOOK REVIEW

July Book Haul … and maybe some other months too

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Hello and welcome!! If you hadn't noticed, it's been a while since I did a book haul on here. Honestly? I haven't bought very many books. Whilst abroad, I was aware that if I bought too many books I was going to have issues bringing them home. THUS, I present to you the most tame … Continue reading July Book Haul … and maybe some other months too